8 Ball Pool
Online 3D pool with PvP matches, coins and cue upgrades from Miniclip
Sports apps for Android: what to check before you install
This page lists 63 sports apps for Android, and the top of the list leans heavily toward soccer, plus one pool game and one live-scores tracker. Before you tap install, a few checks save time. Look at whether the app shows ads, since 13 apps in this category carry none. Check for in-app purchases, because every app in our top group is free to download but sells extras or virtual currency.
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Update dates matter too. Several leaders were refreshed in autumn 2026, such as 8 Ball Pool on November 4, 2026 and Sofascore on November 3, 2026. Licensing is worth a glance for games that rely on real clubs and players, like Dream League Soccer 2026 with its FIFPRO licensed roster. Finally, note the install count on Google Play, which shows how widely an app is used. The five picks below are examples of how these checks play out.
Apps in this category
EA SPORTS FC Soccer Mobile 27
Licensed football on Android with Ultimate Team, ranked play and leagues
Soccer Superstar
Free Android football game with 5000+ levels, flick shots and offline play
Head Ball 2
Free 90-second 1v1 online football with 5 leagues and 125 characters
Dream League Soccer 2026
Free Android football game with 4,000+ FIFPRO players and 8 divisions
Football League 2026
Licensed Manchester City and AS Monaco, 1,500 clubs, free with ads
eFootball
KONAMI's free PES successor: 3.1 GB, online only, co-op for three a side
Sofascore
Live scores, xG and heatmaps for 25+ sports, free on Google Play
Top Eleven Be a Soccer Manager
Free 3D soccer manager from Nordeus with 28-day seasons and a Youth Academy
Mini Soccer Star
Free Android football career game with goalkeeper mode and offline play
AAT Another Activity Tracker
Open-source GPS tracker for cyclists with GPX files and offline maps
Dart Checker
Free, offline Android scoreboard for real darts, from X01 to Cricket
DiveFrame
Free, ad-free offline scuba logbook that imports Shearwater and Garmin dives
Suspension Setup
Free, ad-free log for MTB fork, shock and tyre settings with history
Umpire Assistant
Free pitch and score tracker for umpires with volume-key counting
ESPN
ESPN for Android: live scores, SC For You and ESPN networks, with ads
BASEBALL 9
Free Android baseball game with selective autoplay and manual base running
Football Strike
Flick-controlled free-kick duels with Career Mode and club teams on Android
NBA 2K Mobile Basketball Game
Free 2K basketball card game with 400+ players, PvP and Crews mode
Soccer Manager 2027
Football manager with 54 leagues, 100+ national teams and 3D matches
BeSoccer
Free football app with lineups, shot maps and live commentary
Golf Battle
Free 6-player mini golf with 120+ holes, club upgrades and live matches
Basketball Stars
Free 1v1 online basketball from Miniclip with 400+ items and Career Mode
DAZN
DAZN streams boxing, regional NBA and NHL games and FIFA+ football on Android
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Top 5 picks
8 Ball Pool
Miniclip's pool game has over 1 billion installs on Google Play and a 4.8 rating, the highest in this group. It is free, with ads and in-app purchases, and version 56.34.0 was updated on November 4, 2026. The main draw is online play against friends in PvP matches.
Dream League Soccer 2026
First Touch Games ships this one with FIFPRO licensing, which covers more than 4,000 players. You progress through 8 divisions and more than 10 cup competitions. It is free with ads and in-app purchases, rated 4.5 on Google Play, and version 13.430 dates from September 14, 2026.
Sofascore
Sofascore is a tracker rather than a game: live scores, lineups, fixtures and standings across soccer and other sports. It covers leagues such as the Premier League, La Liga and MLS. Google Play shows over 100 million installs and a 4.5 rating. It is free, with ads and purchases, and was updated November 3, 2026.
Top Eleven Be a Soccer Manager
Nordeus turns the sport into a management sim. You set formations, choose training drills and plan tactics for each fixture, with matches played in 3D. Google Play lists over 100 million installs and a 4.5 rating. It is free with ads and in-app purchases, at version 27.10 from November 2, 2026.
Soccer Superstar
Soccer Superstar is built around swipe-to-shoot play across 5000 levels, and it can run offline, which suits travel. Google Play shows over 100 million installs and a 4.7 rating. It is free with ads and in-app purchases. Version 0.3.85 was updated on October 29, 2026.
Questions and answers
How many sports apps here have no ads?
13 of the 63 apps in this category carry no ads. The popular leaders covered on this page, including 8 Ball Pool, Sofascore and Dream League Soccer 2026, all show ads and offer in-app purchases.
Are these sports apps free?
Every app in the top group is free to download. Most monetise through ads and in-app purchases, so spending is optional but the option is always present, and EA SPORTS FC Soccer Mobile 27 states that some purchases involve random items.
How can I tell if an app is actively maintained?
Check the last update date and version. Dream League Soccer 2026 was updated on September 14, 2026, while 8 Ball Pool, Sofascore and Top Eleven all received updates in early November 2026. A recent date suggests ongoing work.
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One practical habit helps with any app here: check the install source and version before you sideload an APK. Compare the version number against the one in this catalog, such as 11.1.1 for eFootball or 1.648 for Head Ball 2, and make sure the developer name matches, for example KONAMI or Masomo Gaming.
It also pays to think about how you will use the app. Offline-capable games like Soccer Superstar and Football League 2026 suit commutes, while online titles need a steady connection. If you only want scores, a tracker is a lighter choice than a full game.