Comparison

8 Cue Master vs PureStrike Billiard

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

Head to head
About

8 Cue Master

Features
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Rack ’em up and dive into the most thrilling online 8 Ball Pool experience! Challenge friends or compete with skilled players from around the world in real-time matches. With stunning graphics, realistic cue physics, and competitive leaderboards, this is the ultimate pool game for casual fun and serious competition. Whether you're a seasoned pool shark or just picking up the cue, step into the virtual pool hall and show off your skills!

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PureStrike Billiard

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Line up your shot and play 8-ball your way in PureStrike Billiard. Join online matches, play with friends on one device, face a computer-controlled opponent, or practice at your own pace. CONTROL YOUR SHOT Adjust your aim, power, cue elevation, and contact point. Apply follow, draw, and side spin, or raise the cue for jump shots. Choose a classic shot guide, add cushion predictions, or turn the guides off. PLAY ONLINE Connect through Game Center for ranked and unranked 1v1 matches. Use Quick Match to find an opponent or invite a Game Center friend to a private game. Ranked matches update your rating and competitive tier. Compare your results on global and friends leaderboards, with separate rankings for Professional and Bar Rules. Active weekend events also track points and winning streaks. Online matches include a 90-second shot clock. Shot data and simulation results are synchronized between both devices throughout the match. PLAY ON ONE DEVICE Choose from several local modes: 1v1 pass-and-play 2v2 team matches for up to four players Matches against a computer-controlled opponent Practice without turn restrictions Local matches can use an optional shot clock. You can also save your current game and continue it later. CHOOSE YOUR RULES Professional Rules include called balls and pockets, safety declarations, ball in hand, and break decisions. Bar Rules use house-style break and foul handling, with a called pocket required for the 8-ball. SET UP YOUR VIEW Switch between table, ball, free, top-down, and cue camera views. Enable the pocket camera, choose between green, blue, and red cloth, toggle reflections and shadows, and adjust the music and sound effects. Game Center is required for online matches and leaderboards. Rack the balls, choose your mode, and take your shot. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.arte-soft.com/purestrike/privacy

Screenshots

8 Cue Master4 screens
PureStrike Billiard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 8 Cue Master at none against PureStrike Billiard's 2. 8 Cue Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. PureStrike Billiard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 8 Cue Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
8 Cue Master versus PureStrike Billiard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8 Cue MasterPureStrike Billiard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonal SinghArte Soft Ltd

In-app purchases

None

8 Cue Master

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PureStrike Billiard

Subscriptions1
  • PureStrike Billiard No Ads$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • PureStrike Billiard Desktop Access$2.99

Questions

Is 8 Cue Master free?
8 Cue Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PureStrike Billiard free?
PureStrike Billiard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 8 Cue Master or PureStrike Billiard have ads?
Neither 8 Cue Master nor PureStrike Billiard shows ads.

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