# CS vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is rating: POOLS™ at 4.5 against CS's 4.0. POOLS™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). CS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of CS's written reviews are positive against 80% of POOLS™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CS ships an update every 9 months, POOLS™ monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CS | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csgo-quiz/id1474396670/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 79.5% 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 | 116 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Koliush](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437315117) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### CS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csgo-quiz/id1474396670)

Test your knowledge of CS: GO skins by guessing which item costs more. Compete with friends and climb the global leaderboards to earn titles and set new records in this unique quiz game.

**Highlights:** Guess skin prices, Unique game idea, Data for all skins, Global TOP rating, Compete with friends, Earn titles

**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 CS free?

CS 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, CS or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. CS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do CS or POOLS™ have ads?

CS shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

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

CS ships an update every 9 months, and POOLS™ monthly. Most recently, CS was updated on October 24, 2026 and POOLS™ on October 24, 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.*