# Escape Game vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: POOLS™ at 80% against Escape Game's 33%. POOLS™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Escape Game's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Escape Game sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Escape Game's written reviews are positive against 80% of POOLS™'s.

Escape Game ships an update fortnightly, POOLS™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Escape Game | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-quarantine/id1126726924/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [旭 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/440521178) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### Escape Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-quarantine/id1126726924)

Solve intricate puzzles and crack codes to find a way out of a dangerous black and white environment. This challenging escape game requires logic and the use of various tools to overcome obstacles and achieve freedom.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles, Crack codes, Use logic, Utilize tools, Escape ASAP

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Game Time Activations | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 | $9.99 | 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 Escape Game free?

Escape Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Escape Game or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. Escape Game averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Escape Game or POOLS™ have ads?

Escape Game shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Escape Game or POOLS™?

Escape Game ships an update fortnightly, and POOLS™ monthly. Most recently, Escape Game was updated on November 2, 2026 and POOLS™ on November 5, 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.*