Comparison

Pocket Run Pool vs Infinity 8 Ball™

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Run Pool

This game combines 8-ball pool with arcade-style high-score chasing. Sink all the balls strategically to earn points, but be careful of misses and scratches. Compete against yourself or others in various thrilling game modes.

Highlights
  • Arcade pool gameplay
  • High-score chasing
  • Strategic ball sinking
  • Multiple game modes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Risk management challenges
Features
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The return of arcade pool from the creator of Really Bad Chess and Flipflop Solitaire. Pocket-Run Pool combines 8-ball pool with the thrill of a chasing the perfect highscore. In Pocket-Run, your goal is to sink all the balls, but where and when you sink them is what matters most! With each pocketed ball, you're awarded points based on the pocket you sunk. So sink carefully, but watch out, with each miss or scratch you lose a life — run out before you finish the table and it's game over. Compete against yourself, the world, or the bank in a variety of thrilling game modes! Can you make the perfect pocket-run? Arcade pool is back! ------WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING 5/5 - Touch Arcade "Help me, I can't stop playing!" 5/5 - 148Apps "Most certainly the best pool game I've played on a phone" "Like the best arcade games, this creates a “just one more turn” mentality" - The Verge "a perfect little mobile game" - iMore.com ------WHATS IN THE “BOX”? - Play Pocket-Run Pool's Standard, High Stakes, and Insta-Tournament modes for free! - Asynchronously Go for gold against players from around the world in Insta-Tournament mode - Manage your risk against all manner of game conditions (like the devious Cuewall) in High Stakes mode - Unlock Break of The Week, alternate backgrounds, and remove Insta-Tournament buy-ins with a single In-App-Purchase of just $3.99 - Track stats for all four modes - Win alternate pool cues and color schemes in High Stakes mode ------A WORD FROM THE DEVELOPER I've always loved pool, and when I got my first iPhone years ago, the world of digital pool games opened up to me. There are certainly a lot of options out there, but finding a simple and enjoyable single-player pool game was harder than I expected. I found one that I enjoyed, but after playing it extensively I found it too easy to beat the computer every time. Suddenly the problem with pool hit me — when you play against a computer in a physics simulation, you're literally playing against a god... By which I mean, either the computer is going easy on you (for a reason), or it's playing a perfect game and taking all your money. It dawned on me that if I wanted a good single player pool game, I'd have to make a new kind of pool — a variant that doesn't need a computer opponent, that's built around the notion of scoring and improving, of taking risks, and of presenting unique and interesting challenges. Pocket-Run Pool is the game I came up with, I hope you enjoy it! -zach

About

Infinity 8 Ball™

Experience a realistic 8-ball pool game with intuitive controls and authentic physics. Compete in global PvP matches, challenging modes, and upgrade your gear to become a pool king. Enjoy fair play and exciting gameplay with friends or players worldwide.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Easier aiming and precise power control
  • Multiplayer 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker
  • Gear and cue upgrades
  • Challenging game modes
  • Global PvP matchmaking
  • Leaderboards and exclusive prizes
Features
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Tired of boring games full of cheating and unappealing rules? We would like to say to world players of the 8-ball game: Thank you for your patience! Infinity 8 Ball™ is now officially available online. It will offer all 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker players a refreshingly different experience. With Infinity 8 Ball™ you will experience: Easier aiming, and more pot chances on your phone No more shooting against a ruler. With Infinity 8 Ball™, the target line is longer, the angle is easier to adjust and the power control is more precise. Even a beginner can give amazing shots. All you have to do is have fun. A true physical experience with authentic shots We have gone to great lengths to simulate the experience of hitting a real billiard ball so that the force, direction, collision, spin and lighting are precisely the same as in the physical world. Parameters from the coefficient of friction of the tablecloth to the feedback from the collisions between the balls and the table, to the cue itself have all gone through numerous iterations. The gear must be constantly upgraded, even for an excellent player The more powerful the gear, the better you will be able to win a competition. You can keep earning coins and chests as you play to keep upgrading your cue and props, allowing you to enjoy playing 8-ball in many different scenarios with different rules. A more exciting Challenge mode in addition to the regular games Special-shaped tables, special scoring rules, one-shot challenges, special events... Join the 24/7 exciting challenge with updates from time to time. You will be ranked in the rankings of global players and have the chance to win exclusive prizes. What is your global ranking in your expert Challenge mode? 24-hour global PvPs Well-matched players can greatly improve your skills. We have introduced the matching algorithm, which selects the best match from global online players, to help you progress in competitions. You are welcome to follow us on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075883630039

Screenshots

Pocket Run Pool4 screens
Infinity 8 Ball™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Infinity 8 Ball™ at 4.6 against Pocket Run Pool's 3.7. Infinity 8 Ball™ also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). Pocket Run Pool's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pocket Run Pool sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Infinity 8 Ball™ sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Infinity 8 Ball™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinity 8 Ball™ has 38K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Pocket Run Pool's written reviews are positive against 42% of Infinity 8 Ball™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Run Pool ships an update every 5 days, Infinity 8 Ball™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Run Pool versus Infinity 8 Ball™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Run PoolInfinity 8 Ball™
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (38K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews42.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K38K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB515 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperZach GagePlayorcas

Customer experience

Pocket Run Pool

All ratings1,123 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral20.1%
Negative42.9%

Infinity 8 Ball™

All ratings37,833 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,568 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral13.3%
Negative44.5%

User reviews

Pocket Run Pool

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive controls
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great visuals
  • 💡 Unique take on pool
  • 🕰️ Quick play sessions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable physics
  • 🔍 Lack of precision controls
  • 💰 Excessive ads/in-app purchases
  • 🔍 UI issues on larger screens
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Infinity 8 Ball™

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Realistic pool physics
  • 🤝 Friendly and courteous players
  • 👍 Steady app updates and improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
  • 🤖 Presence of bot players
  • 🤔 Confusing reward system and unclear game mechanics

Bugs and requests

Pocket Run Pool

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cue stick disappearing
  • Inconsistent ball behavior
  • Incorrect payouts in high-stakes mode
  • App freezing after resuming from pause
  • Compatibility issues on newer iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ball spin/English options
  • Implement replay/undo functionality
  • Expand game modes and challenges
  • Improve performance and stability
  • Optimize UI for tablet devices

Infinity 8 Ball™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cue ball behavior and shot trajectories not accurate
  • Rewards and gems disappearing without explanation
  • Frequent server connection issues and game freezes
  • Inconsistent and unfair matchmaking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add practice mode without opponents
  • Improve shot guidelines and accuracy
  • Allow customization of player name and avatar
  • Implement a better chat system for player interactions
  • Provide more transparency on the game's reward and progression systems

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pocket Run Pool

One-time4
  • 5 Rebuys$0.99
  • Unlock Full Version$3.99
  • 50 Rebuys$4.99
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  • Unlimited Rebuys$19.99
12 purchases

Infinity 8 Ball™

One-time12
  • infinity8ball diamond 1$1.99
  • infinity8ball infinity offer 1$1.99
  • infinity8ball chalk offer 1$2.99
Show 9 more
  • infinity8ball piggy bank$2.99
  • infinity8ball infinity offer 2$2.99
  • quest battle pass$4.99
  • chalk weekly offer 1$4.99
  • quest static offer 1$4.99
  • infinity8ball diamond 2$4.99
  • infinity8ball quest pass 10$9.99
  • infinity8ball diamond 3$9.99
  • infinity8ball diamond 4$19.99

Questions

Is Pocket Run Pool free?
Pocket Run Pool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Infinity 8 Ball™ free?
Infinity 8 Ball™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Run Pool or Infinity 8 Ball™?
Infinity 8 Ball™ is rated higher. Pocket Run Pool averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Infinity 8 Ball™ averages 4.6 from 38K ratings.
Do Pocket Run Pool or Infinity 8 Ball™ have ads?
Both Pocket Run Pool and Infinity 8 Ball™ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Run Pool or Infinity 8 Ball™?
Pocket Run Pool ships an update every 5 days, and Infinity 8 Ball™ monthly. Most recently, Pocket Run Pool was updated on October 21, 2026 and Infinity 8 Ball™ on October 30, 2026.

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