Comparison

8 Ball Pool vs MINI POOL 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

8 Ball Pool

Experience a unique twist on billiards with this fast-paced game. Conquer over 500 levels of challenging trick shots, where sinking all balls with a single shot is the ultimate goal. Master precise physics and enjoy instant satisfaction in this addictive skill-based experience.

Highlights
  • One-shot 8 ball pool gameplay
  • Over 500 challenging levels
  • Accurate 2D physics
  • Fast-paced and addictive
  • Simple drag-and-pull controls
Features
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8 BALL - 1 SHOT Tired of complex pool setups? Introducing 1-Shot Pool! This fast-paced, addictive game throws you right into the action. With simple pool table, you'll face an epic one-shot challenge. Sink them all and become the 1-Shot Pool master! Let show us how mastery you are, how perfection your trick shot move!. Key Features: • New style of playing 8 ball pool: Win with just one shot • Massive challenge: Conquer 500+ levels, each pushing your limits • Accurate physic systems in 2D world • Fast-paced and addictive: Pure skill, instant satisfaction, non-stop action! How to Play: • Drag finger to adjust cue direction • Pull the Force Level to shot • Sink all the ball to win Tips: • Try to do multiple-shot to finish the game faster • Tap a ball to select it as target (quick select) • Adjust the sensitivity to perfect your shot in Settings Ready to prove your pool skills? Download 1 shot 8 ball - 1 Shot Pool Master now and take the ultimate shot! It is totally Free to download and enjoy. We keep update the game daily. 1 Shot, 1 Glory: Master the Pool ball

About

MINI POOL 3D

Experience a minimalist billiards challenge where each level requires a single, perfect shot to pocket the target ball. Master unique table shapes and overcome obstacles to climb leaderboards and collect rewards. Enjoy a relaxing soundtrack and offline play.

Highlights
  • One-shot billiards gameplay
  • Dynamic table shapes and obstacles
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Unlockable cues and rewards
  • Offline play supported
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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MINI POOL is billiards distilled to a single, perfect moment: one shot, one pocket, no second chances. Each level hands you the cue ball, a target ball, and a pocket. Drag back, aim, and release — sink it and you move on. Miss, and the run is over. Simple to learn, brutally satisfying to master. THE TABLE KEEPS CHANGING • Classic rectangles give way to triangles, diamonds, pentagons, hexagons and octagons • Obstacle balls block your line — find the angle around them • Some tables have open edges with no rails: overshoot and your ball is gone • Every playthrough is generated fresh, so no two runs are ever the same REAL POOL FEEL • True physics: cushions rebound, jaws rattle, balls drop into a real hanging net • Tournament-style tables with leather-wrapped pockets and cloth in eight colors • Smooth orbit camera — line up your shot from any angle CLIMB AND COLLECT • Earn diamonds with every cleared level • Unlock a collection of cues, from the trusty Maple Classic to glowing premium builds with real extra power • Compete on Game Center leaderboards: highest level and total pockets EASY TO PICK UP • A full run takes minutes — perfect for a quick break • Plays fully offline • Relaxing original soundtrack, a different tune every time you open the game One shot. One pocket. No mercy. How far can you go?

Screenshots

8 Ball Pool4 screens
MINI POOL 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8 Ball Pool at none against MINI POOL 3D's 6. 8 Ball Pool also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MINI POOL 3D sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 8 Ball Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 8 Ball Pool against 5.0 for MINI POOL 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8 Ball Pool ships an update every 4 days, MINI POOL 3D every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
8 Ball Pool versus MINI POOL 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8 Ball PoolMINI POOL 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeranh phamHaowei Cheng

Customer experience

8 Ball Pool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MINI POOL 3D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

8 Ball Pool

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

MINI POOL 3D

One-time6
  • Gold Cue$2.99
  • Obsidian Cue$4.99
  • Phoenix Cue$5.99
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  • Neon Cue$6.99
  • Excalibur Cue$7.99
  • Cosmic Nebula Cue$9.99

Questions

Is 8 Ball Pool free?
8 Ball Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MINI POOL 3D free?
MINI POOL 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 8 Ball Pool or MINI POOL 3D?
8 Ball Pool and MINI POOL 3D are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do 8 Ball Pool or MINI POOL 3D have ads?
Both 8 Ball Pool and MINI POOL 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool or MINI POOL 3D?
8 Ball Pool ships an update every 4 days, and MINI POOL 3D every 2 days. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool was updated on November 4, 2026 and MINI POOL 3D on November 5, 2026.

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