# CatPunchCrash vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is rating: POOLS™ at 4.5 against CatPunchCrash's 4.0. POOLS™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 4). CatPunchCrash's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CatPunchCrash sells 5 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of CatPunchCrash'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.

CatPunchCrash ships an update every 5 months, POOLS™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatPunchCrash | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catpunchcrash/id1311166769/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HIROYUKI TANI](https://appshunter.io/developer/591640701) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### CatPunchCrash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catpunchcrash/id1311166769)

Engage in a thrilling and adorable game where you use cat punches to defeat waves of enemies. Collect coins to purchase and equip a variety of items to power up your character. Explore 96 levels plus a daily challenge, with new content added regularly.

**Highlights:** Cat punch combat, Enemy variety, Coin collection, In-game shop, Item power-ups, 96+ levels, Daily levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin A set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin B set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin C set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advertisement display off | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin D set | $9.99 | 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 CatPunchCrash free?

CatPunchCrash 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, CatPunchCrash or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. CatPunchCrash averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do CatPunchCrash or POOLS™ have ads?

CatPunchCrash shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, CatPunchCrash or POOLS™?

CatPunchCrash ships an update every 5 months, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, CatPunchCrash was updated on October 17, 2026 and POOLS™ on October 19, 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.*