# Happy Builder vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: POOLS™ at 80% against Happy Builder's 11%. POOLS™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 9). Happy Builder's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Builder sells 3 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Happy Builder's written reviews are positive against 80% of POOLS™'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Builder | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-builder-skyscraper/id1460557864/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [林颖 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265398714) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-builder-skyscraper/id1460557864)

Build towering skyscrapers and enjoy the view from the top. This game offers engaging visuals and music to make the construction process enjoyable. Powerful accessories are available to help you reach new heights.

**Highlights:** Skyscraper construction gameplay, Engaging visuals and music, Powerful building accessories, Enjoy scenic views from heights, Satisfy building fantasies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 pièces d'or | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8000 pièces d'or | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15000 pièces d'or | $2.99 | 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 Happy Builder free?

Happy Builder 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, Happy Builder or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. Happy Builder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Happy Builder or POOLS™ have ads?

Neither Happy Builder 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.*