Comparison

8 Ball Pool vs Astra Pool

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

Astra Pool

Features
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Play with the Solar System. Astra Pool turns a 3D pool table into your own miniature cosmos. Break a rack of planets with the Sun as your cue ball, line up a bank shot, and watch the black-hole 8-ball disappear into a pocket. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • You vs. a friend: play on one device or share a private link for an online match. • You vs. the computer: choose Easy, Medium, Hard, or Tricky. Watch Tricky search for banks, kicks, combinations, and other show-off shots. • You vs. yourself: practice freely, try unusual shots, or fling balls around in Free Play. MAKE EVERY SHOT YOURS Control power, follow, draw, and sidespin. Hold your aim briefly to enter fine control for precise adjustments. Predicted paths use the same physics as the game; adjust Look ahead or enable Clairvoyant to see where every moving ball is headed. A LITTLE COSMIC CHAOS Switch on Black Hole Gravity to bend nearby moving balls toward the 8-ball. The computer accounts for the pull, too. Gravity is available in local, computer, and Free Play games. NINE PLACES TO PLAY Orbit and zoom around the table in rooms ranging from a corner bar and alpine lodge to a rooftop in Tokyo and an orbital lounge. Choose the planetary or classic ball collection. REPLAY YOUR BEST Earn arcade bonuses for creative shots, build scoring streaks, and replay your last or best shot. Personal bests stay on your device. Local games, computer opponents, and Free Play work offline. Online matches require an internet connection. No account, ads, or in-app purchases. Free and open source. Explore the code at github.com/darrinm/astrapool.

Screenshots

8 Ball Pool4 screens
Astra Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Astra Pool at none against 8 Ball Pool's shown. Astra Pool also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). 8 Ball Pool's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8 Ball Pool ships an update every 4 days, Astra Pool daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
8 Ball Pool versus Astra Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8 Ball PoolAstra Pool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeranh phamDarrin Massena

In-app purchases

None

8 Ball Pool

No in-app purchases

None

Astra Pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8 Ball Pool free?
8 Ball Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astra Pool free?
Astra Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8 Ball Pool or Astra Pool have ads?
8 Ball Pool shows ads; Astra Pool does not.
Which is updated more often, 8 Ball Pool or Astra Pool?
8 Ball Pool ships an update every 4 days, and Astra Pool daily. Most recently, 8 Ball Pool was updated on October 24, 2026 and Astra Pool on October 11, 2026.

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