# Paranormal Territory vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is price: POOLS™ at Free against Paranormal Territory's $0.29. POOLS™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (79% vs 52%). Paranormal Territory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

POOLS™ is free to download; Paranormal Territory costs $0.29 up front. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paranormal Territory asks for nothing beyond the download.

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Paranormal Territory's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paranormal Territory | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.29 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-territory/id1127512374/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 300 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Igor Migun](https://appshunter.io/developer/552344424) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### Paranormal Territory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-territory/id1127512374)

Embark on a terrifying quest to find your missing family in this horror game. Solve puzzles and escape a chilling presence, but be warned, your courage will be tested.

**Highlights:** Horror atmosphere, Puzzle solving, Family rescue quest, Thrill-seeking gameplay, Headset support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 | $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 Paranormal Territory free?

Paranormal Territory costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paranormal Territory or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. Paranormal Territory averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Paranormal Territory or POOLS™ have ads?

Neither Paranormal Territory nor POOLS™ shows ads.

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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.*