# Pool Masters vs Octo Boost

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Octo Boost at 100% against Pool Masters's 48%. Octo Boost also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 23). Pool Masters's advantage is ratings volume (552 vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool Masters sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Octo Boost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Octo Boost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Masters has 552 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Pool Masters's written reviews are positive against 100% of Octo Boost's.

Pool Masters ships an update weekly, Octo Boost every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Masters | Octo Boost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-masters-8-ball-pool/id6478490155/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octo-boost/id6745427737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 347 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eyeball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732995987) | [Edward Mason](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808159131) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-masters-8-ball-pool/id6478490155)

Experience hyper-realistic 8-ball pool gameplay with responsive controls. Compete globally, collect iconic cues, and trade them in a revolutionary marketplace. Participate in limited-time events and climb the ranks to become a true pool master.

**Highlights:** Hyper-realistic ball physics, Global competitive ranks, Iconic cue collection, Limited-time events, Revolutionary cue marketplace, Responsive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Gold Offer 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| League 2 Silver Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 16 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| League 3 Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 13 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 17 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| League 4 Platinum Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 18 | $4.99 | one-time |
| League 5 Master I Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 11 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 15 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Offer 19 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| League 7 Master III Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| League 10 Grandmaster III Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfect
- 👍 Just perfect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shooting issues causing missed shots
- 🐛 Connection issues causing disconnects and losses
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls and poor physics
- 🐛 Bots with unrealistic skill levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't start or get stuck at 90% loading
- Disconnects cause loss of progress
- Unresponsive controls and unrealistic AI

**Requested features**

- Fix connection issues
- Improve controls and physics
- Add more features and content


### Octo Boost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octo-boost/id6745427737)

Embark on a fast-paced, retro-style underwater shoot 'em up adventure. Battle fierce sea monsters, dodge traps, and collect treasures. Upgrade your arsenal and face epic boss battles in a beautifully crafted pixel world.

**Highlights:** Epic boss battles, Weapon and gear upgrades, Retro pixel-art style, Loot, power-ups, and achievements, Fast-paced arcade action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Masters free?

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

### Is Octo Boost free?

Octo Boost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pool Masters or Octo Boost?

Octo Boost is rated higher. Pool Masters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while Octo Boost averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pool Masters or Octo Boost have ads?

Pool Masters shows ads; Octo Boost does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Masters or Octo Boost?

Pool Masters ships an update weekly, and Octo Boost every 9 days. Most recently, Pool Masters was updated on October 15, 2026 and Octo Boost on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*