Independence Day 2017 vs Poolside Refreshed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Independence Day 2017
Send animated and still stickers to celebrate the 4th of July. Express your holiday spirit with a variety of festive designs.
- Animated stickers
- Still stickers
- 4th of July themes
- iOS compatible
- Wide selection
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Animated iOS Stickers to celebrate the 4th of July! Say it with a sticker when celebrating the 4th of July this year. Choose from a wide selection of animated stickers and a dozen stills!
Poolside Refreshed
Enhance your chats with over 75 illustrated summer-themed stickers, including pool floats, fruits, and unique "Droplets" to make your messages drip. Add a nostalgic touch with postcard-inspired stamps and postmarks.
- Over 75 illustrated stickers
- Summer and pool themes
- Unique "Droplets" effect
- Postcard and stamp designs
- Stickers for iMessage
- Compatible with iPhone and iPad
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MAKE A SPLASH IN EVERY CHAT: Soak your convos in summer vibes with this premium set of over 75 illustrated stickers. From floaties to fruity drinks, pool rafts to sunshine, it's everything your holiday messages were missing. SOAKED IN POOL VIBES: Whether you're lounging poolside or just dreaming of it, these stickers bring the fun. Cocktails, sunscreen, sunglasses, slippers, beach balls, tropical fruits — it’s like a pool party in your pocket. DRIPPING WITH IDEAS: Includes signature Droplets — water drops colored like iMessage blue. Stick them under your blue speech bubble to make it drip like it's soaked! Pro tip: place them under your friend's (grey) bubble for that unexpected splash. SUNNIES FOR EVERYONE: Yes, we've got sunglasses. Yes, you can stick them on people’s faces. Yes, it’s hilarious. POSTCARD VIBES, DIGITIZED: Bring back that "Wish You Were Here" feeling! This pack includes stamps and postmarks inspired by old-school mail — perfect for dressing up vacation messages with nostalgic flair (no postage required). POOL NOT ENOUGH? Get the full summer story with our »Beachside« sticker pack, or grab both in the »Waterside Essentials« bundle — a refreshing combo worth diving into. DIVE INTO OUR WORLD: This is just one of 30+ sticker sets soaking the App Store. Search »STUDIO FFWD« and explore the full collection. ANOTHER STICKER PACK BY STUDIO FFWD: Dip into our digital deep end on Instagram & X (formerly Twitter): @helloffwd
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Independence Day 2017 at $0.99 against Poolside Refreshed's $7.99. Poolside Refreshed's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 39 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Independence Day 2017 costs $0.99 and Poolside Refreshed $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Independence Day 2017 against 5.0 for Poolside Refreshed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Independence Day 2017 ships an update every 39 months, Poolside Refreshed every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Independence Day 2017 | Poolside Refreshed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Hill | FFWD |
Customer experience
Independence Day 2017
Poolside Refreshed
In-app purchases
Independence Day 2017
No in-app purchases
Poolside Refreshed
No in-app purchases
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