# シェアハウス vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is rating: POOLS™ at 4.5 against シェアハウス's 3.4. POOLS™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). シェアハウス's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. シェアハウス asks for nothing beyond the download.

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of シェアハウス's written reviews are positive against 80% of POOLS™'s.

シェアハウス ships an update every 9 months, POOLS™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | シェアハウス | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1202226455/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GlobalGear Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/670168140) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### シェアハウス

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1202226455)

A mystery novel game where you must monitor housemates to find an attacker. Investigate their actions, eavesdrop on conversations, and gather evidence to prevent further attacks. Be careful, as your surveillance might be discovered.

**Highlights:** Monitor housemates' actions, Eavesdrop on conversations, Investigate rooms, Gather evidence, Deduce attacker's identity, Prevent future attacks, Avoid being discovered

**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 シェアハウス free?

シェアハウス 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, シェアハウス or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. シェアハウス averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do シェアハウス or POOLS™ have ads?

シェアハウス shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, シェアハウス or POOLS™?

シェアハウス ships an update every 9 months, and POOLS™ monthly. Most recently, シェアハウス was updated on October 24, 2026 and POOLS™ on November 3, 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.*