# Past For Future vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is rating: POOLS™ at 4.5 against Past For Future's 3.3. POOLS™ also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 52%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 12). Past For Future's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Past For Future asks for nothing beyond the download.

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Past For Future's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s.

Past For Future ships an update every 3 weeks, POOLS™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Past For Future | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/past-for-future/id1443821194/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TuoMuseo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225188960) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### Past For Future

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/past-for-future/id1443821194)

Explore a tragic story of time travel and escape an unhappy present by romanticizing the past. Journey to a beautiful coastal town to uncover a woman's story and perhaps find your own escape.

**Highlights:** Time travel narrative, Explore a coastal town, Uncover a tragic story, Escape present unhappiness, Romanticize the past

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Past For Future free?

Past For Future 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, Past For Future or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. Past For Future averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Past For Future or POOLS™ have ads?

Neither Past For Future nor POOLS™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Past For Future or POOLS™?

Past For Future ships an update every 3 weeks, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, Past For Future was updated on October 13, 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.*