# Pocket Pool Pro vs 8 Pool Master

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Pool Pro at none against 8 Pool Master's shown. Pocket Pool Pro also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). 8 Pool Master's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (20K vs 903). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Pool Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 8 Pool Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

8 Pool Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Pool Master has 20K ratings behind it against 903, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Pocket Pool Pro's written reviews are positive against 61% of 8 Pool Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pocket Pool Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, 8 Pool Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Pool Pro | 8 Pool Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (903 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pool-pro/id611016953/reviews) | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-pool-master/id1606670978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 903 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#162** |
| Size | 9 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ezjoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/557788041) | [Tenyoko Entertainment Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606670980) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Pool Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-pool-pro/id611016953)

Experience realistic 3D billiards with intuitive controls. Play against AI in 8-ball or 9-ball modes, or test your skills in challenging levels with limited cues. Enjoy vibrant graphics and various tables.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D ball physics, Versus Mode (AI), Challenge Mode (levels), 8 Ball and 9 Ball rules, 150+ arcade levels, Adjustable AI difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Cues | $0.99 | one-time |
| Longger Aimming Line | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to play
- 🚀 Realistic physics and gameplay
- 💡 Good variety of game modes
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Sensitive aiming controls
- 🔧 Inaccurate ball physics at times
- 🔧 Cheating AI behavior in some games

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scoring in 8-ball and 9-ball modes
- Inability to sink 8-ball on break without losing
- Cue ball control issues when opponent sinks both solids and stripes

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Tournament/league play options
- Ability to save/load game progress
- More customization options for cues and table
- Improved ball tracking and feedback


### 8 Pool Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-pool-master/id1606670978)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of a classic billiards simulator with realistic physics and precise controls. Compete against players worldwide in tournaments, climb leaderboards, and customize your cues and balls. Enjoy thousands of challenge levels and showcase your skills to become the ultimate pool master.

**Highlights:** Realistic billiards gameplay, Real physical collision effects, Hundreds of customizable cues and balls, Thousands of challenge levels, Global tournaments and leaderboards, Precise club steering and controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TINY COIN PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cobra Cue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eagle Cue | $4.99 | one-time |
| SMALL COIN PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| START BUNDLE | $5.99 | one-time |
| MEDIUM COIN PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| POOL BUNDLE | $12.99 | one-time |
| SUPER BUNDLE | $19.99 | one-time |
| GRAND BUNDLE | $29.99 | one-time |
| MEGA COIN PACK | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Learned to play fast
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Cool
- 👍 Brilliant game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Wayyyyyyy 2 many ads
- 🐛 Cant play
- 🐛 False - Not the game pictured
- 🐛 If you like Ads then you'll love this!
- 🐛 Stupid game - Too many potting balls

**Reported bugs**

- Computer won incorrectly in World Pool
- Reached level 2800 and no more levels

**Requested features**

- Fix '9 in a row' issue
- Casual multiplayer without money


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Pool Pro free?

Pocket Pool Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 8 Pool Master free?

8 Pool Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Pool Pro or 8 Pool Master?

8 Pool Master is rated higher. Pocket Pool Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 903 ratings, while 8 Pool Master averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Pocket Pool Pro or 8 Pool Master have ads?

8 Pool Master shows ads; Pocket Pool Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Pool Pro or 8 Pool Master?

Pocket Pool Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and 8 Pool Master every 3 months. Most recently, Pocket Pool Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and 8 Pool Master on September 30, 2026.

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