Comparison

Hoop Protect vs Pool Cleaner Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hoop Protect

Guide a growing crowd to block enemies and break through obstacles. Strategically expand your group to overcome challenges and achieve victory. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Collect friendly crowds
  • Block enemy crowds
  • Break walls
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Casual experience
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Collect all the friendly crowd and close the hoop in front of the enemy crowd to stop them from clashing. Use the collected friendly crowd numbers to break the wall and just go on!

About

Pool Cleaner Master

Manage and clean a busy pool, steam bath, and jacuzzi. Earn money to upgrade facilities, hire cleaners, and expand your pool paradise. Enjoy a relaxing idle arcade simulation with satisfying cleaning mechanics.

Highlights
  • Idle arcade gameplay
  • Pool and facility management
  • Upgrade and expansion options
  • Hire and upgrade cleaners
  • Challenging simulation
  • Relaxing cleaning mechanics
Features
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Dive into the relaxing yet challenging world of Pool Master, a unique simulation arcade idle game where keeping your pool pristine is your top priority! In Pool Master, you'll start as a humble pool cleaner, scrubbing tiles, scooping trash, and tidying up after your messy guests. But as more visitors come to enjoy your beautiful pool, steam bath, and jacuzzi, they leave behind more of a mess! Manage the chaos, clean up fast, and earn money for your efforts. Use your earnings to unlock exciting upgrades like stylish pool chairs, luxurious steam baths, and soothing jacuzzis. Hire and upgrade cleaners to help you maintain the cleanliness of your pool and keep customers happy. The more you expand and upgrade, the busier your pool becomes, creating a continuous cycle of fun and challenges! Can you rise to become the ultimate Pool Master and create the most popular and pristine pool paradise? Jump in and start cleaning today! Key Features: Idle Arcade Fun: Manage your pool and keep it clean while customers enjoy the facilities. Upgrade & Expand: Use your earnings to unlock new areas and amenities, from steam baths to jacuzzis. Hire Cleaners: Recruit and upgrade a team of cleaners to keep the pool sparkling and handle the growing mess. Challenging Simulation: Balance your cleaning duties with the constant stream of customers who leave behind trash. Relaxing Gameplay: Enjoy satisfying cleaning mechanics with an idle progression system that rewards smart management. Keep it clean, keep it fun, and become the Pool Master!

Screenshots

Hoop Protect4 screens
Pool Cleaner Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hoop Protect at 100% against Pool Cleaner Master's 0%. Hoop Protect also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hoop Protect holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hoop Protect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pool Cleaner Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hoop Protect versus Pool Cleaner Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoop ProtectPool Cleaner Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManish KumarTaninty Game Studio

Customer experience

Hoop Protect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pool Cleaner Master

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hoop Protect

No in-app purchases

None

Pool Cleaner Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoop Protect free?
Hoop Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pool Cleaner Master free?
Pool Cleaner Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hoop Protect or Pool Cleaner Master?
Hoop Protect is rated higher. Hoop Protect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pool Cleaner Master averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Hoop Protect or Pool Cleaner Master have ads?
Both Hoop Protect and Pool Cleaner Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoop Protect or Pool Cleaner Master?
Hoop Protect ships an update monthly, and Pool Cleaner Master monthly. Most recently, Hoop Protect was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pool Cleaner Master on October 6, 2026.

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