# Break the cable vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: POOLS™ at 79% against Break the cable's 15%. POOLS™ also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 109) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Break the cable's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Break the cable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Break the cable's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s.

Break the cable ships an update every 2 days, POOLS™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break the cable | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-the-cable/id1508367394/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CASUAL NINE SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177533487) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### Break the cable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-the-cable/id1508367394)

Engage in a satisfying puzzle experience by tapping and dragging objects to strategically break cables. Progress through increasingly challenging levels, unlocking new mechanics and ranks. Test your puzzle-solving skills to conquer every stage.

**Highlights:** Tap and drag object manipulation, Cable breaking puzzles, Increasing difficulty levels, Unlockable mechanics and ranks, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $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 Break the cable free?

Break the cable 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, Break the cable or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. Break the cable averages 4.3 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Break the cable or POOLS™ have ads?

Neither Break the cable nor POOLS™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Break the cable or POOLS™?

Break the cable ships an update every 2 days, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, Break the cable was updated on October 5, 2026 and POOLS™ on October 12, 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.*