# POOLS™ — Explore, admire and listen.

> Atmospheric exploration app inspired by liminal spaces and internet phenomena. (iPhone/iPad app by Tensori.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,441 App Store ratings · 558 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1.9 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews.md

## What is POOLS™?

Explore, admire and listen. That’s it.

Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive.

POOLS isn’t a traditional game. it’s slow, reflective, and intentionally uneventful, perhaps a bit like virtual museum.
So take your time. Breathe. POOLS unfolds slowly, rewarding patience and quiet attention.

No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen. Yet it can feel oppressive at times by invoking quiet fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and the strange beauty of liminal space architecture.

There's no typical story. But as you explore and advance further, you start to notice that the game's world changes around you, deeper you go… Rooms look and feel… different.

Base game features six chapters, each lasting 10-30 minutes.

Inspired by the internet phenomena Liminal spaces, Found footage and The Backrooms, especially the Poolrooms concept. One of the original artists behind the Poolrooms concept is Jared Pike.

## Key features

- Slow, reflective exploration
- Atmospheric and immersive environments
- Inspired by liminal spaces
- Unfolding narrative through exploration
- Six distinct chapters
- Unique sound design

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| POOLS: Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of POOLS™?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Immersive experience
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Incredible attention to detail
- 👍 Realistic graphics and sound
- 👍 Eerie and creepy atmosphere

**Cons**

- 🐛 Boring after a while
- 🐛 Lack of variety in environments

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to move on iPad Pro
- Glitches reported

**Most requested features**

- Expand to different Backrooms-inspired themes
- Add a multiplayer mode
- Introduce more interactive elements (e.g., monsters, items to discover)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 558)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Stunning graphics and spooky gameplay

*2026-08-20, version 3.1*

Really well put together game. Needs more levels and maybe revisit of level 1 with more area and interactivity. Still very replayable

### 5/5 — THIS IS A GREAT GAME FOR BACKROOMS FANS

*2026-08-14, version 3.1*

This game feels real and I have one question for the owner/Developer can you make one of that one level that has greens hills and houses on these hills please I like the gameplay

### 5/5 — No monsters suck👎😿😥😓

*2026-08-12, version 3.1*

Please add monsters because I’m getting scared for no reason the anonymous percent is %1 billion 👍👏❤️❤️🥳🤩Just please add monsters.

### 4/5 — YES!!

*2026-08-11, version 3.1*

The quality is great and the vibe is super eerie! I love games like this but I just kind of wish u didn’t have to pay for practically the entire game😔 other than that this game is great and I will totally recommend to my friends who like this kind of stuff!!

### 2/5 — Hate it

*2026-08-11, version 3.1*

I don’t get the point and it is super creepy.It did have good graphics though.The dark water makes it 10 times creepier.I would not recommend.

### 5/5 — SO GOOD

*2026-08-11, version 3.1*

I love this game so much but I have to pay to play the whole game but I finished the first one and it looks so realistic I love it

### 5/5 — HOLY QUALITY

*2026-08-11, version 3.1*

Personally I really like how I can js explore and everything seems so real love it! ❤️

### 5/5 — Omg amazing

*2026-08-11, version 3.1*

I can’t even believe this is a mobile game this is freaking amazing And so eerie I was on edge ugh so good

### 5/5 — Good but

*2026-08-08, version 3.1*

Very good but im not ptw so im wondering why cant i go thru 1 level

### 5/5 — Liminal architecture

*2026-08-07, version 3.1*

I am a huge fan of architecture and I really do love the game. It has so many beautiful pieces of architecture. The pool rooms is actually one of my favorite bathrooms level and I feel like this is the only way to experience the pool rooms in real life and it’s way better than a lot of other pool room games that have nonstop ad revenue, and a really cheap graphics by these graphics in this game the water it looks so beautiful whoever worked on this should definitely be an interior designer, and an architect

## Frequently asked questions about POOLS™

### What is POOLS™?

POOLS™ is an atmospheric exploration app designed for a slow, reflective, and immersive experience. It focuses on the feeling of discovery and atmosphere rather than traditional gameplay, drawing inspiration from internet phenomena like liminal spaces and found footage.

### What are the key features of POOLS™?

Key features include slow and reflective exploration, immersive and atmospheric environments, a narrative that unfolds as you progress, and six distinct chapters. The app is inspired by the aesthetic and concepts of liminal spaces and the 'Poolrooms'.

### How much does POOLS™ cost?

The base application is free to download and explore. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting additional content or features may be available for purchase.

### What kind of experience does POOLS™ offer?

POOLS™ offers a unique, unnerving, and eerie experience that can feel oppressive at times. It evokes quiet fears and the strange beauty of liminal spaces, rewarding patience and quiet attention without traditional game threats.

### What platforms is POOLS™ available on?

The provided data does not specify the exact platforms for POOLS™. However, it is described as a mobile application, implying availability on iOS and/or Android devices.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.1 — 2026-04-01

- Added the ability to crouch! (double-tap the screen to activate) 
- Added "Ultra" graphics option
- Fixed a bug in Chapter 2 causing players to fall through the map
- Various UI fixes, including sometimes accidentally selecting UI elements and unable to scroll due to items being selected.
- Various small fixes, including rewind audio not triggering underwater and fixed graphical glitches on the duck.

### 3.0 — 2025-11-12

Added settings menu
Fixed flickering
Several smaller fixes and improvements

### 2.0 — 2025-11-06

Bug fixes, cloud save, controller support and improvements

### 1.0 — 2025-11-06

No release notes.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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