# 放烟花Fireworks vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 放烟花Fireworks at none against POOLS™'s 1. 放烟花Fireworks also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). POOLS™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 22). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 放烟花Fireworks asks for nothing beyond the download.

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of 放烟花Fireworks's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

放烟花Fireworks ships an update every 6 weeks, POOLS™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 放烟花Fireworks | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks/id1021591486/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [登理 郝](https://appshunter.io/developer/910536182) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### 放烟花Fireworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireworks/id1021591486)

Experience the beauty of fireworks anytime, anywhere with this casual game. Enjoy a variety of fireworks and new gameplay modes like electronic firecrackers and fireworks sliding puzzles. Perfect for celebrating special occasions without the hassle of real fireworks.

**Highlights:** Variety of fireworks, Electronic firecrackers, Fireworks sliding puzzle, Casual gameplay, Year-end celebration theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### POOLS™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878)

This app offers a slow, reflective, and immersive experience focused on exploration and atmosphere. It evokes feelings of unease and curiosity through its unique environments, inspired by liminal spaces and internet phenomena. Discover changing worlds and subtle narratives without traditional gameplay mechanics.

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

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| POOLS: Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to move on iPad Pro
- Glitches reported

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 放烟花Fireworks free?

放烟花Fireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is POOLS™ free?

POOLS™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 放烟花Fireworks or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. 放烟花Fireworks averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do 放烟花Fireworks or POOLS™ have ads?

放烟花Fireworks shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, 放烟花Fireworks or POOLS™?

放烟花Fireworks ships an update every 6 weeks, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, 放烟花Fireworks was updated on September 23, 2026 and POOLS™ on September 25, 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.*