# Where's My Water? vs Pou

Where's My Water? and Pou both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Where's My Water?'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Pou's. Where's My Water? also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Where's My Water? costs $1.99 and Pou $1.99 up front. Where's My Water? sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pou sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Where's My Water? against 4.4 for Pou. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Where's My Water?'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Pou's.

Where's My Water? ships an update every 6 months, Pou every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Where's My Water? | Pou |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-my-water/id449735650/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pou/id575154654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 67.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #4 | **#2** |
| Size | 95 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Disney](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248) | [Zakeh Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/575154657) |

## What reviewers say

### Where's My Water?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-my-water/id449735650)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Family, #4 Top Paid · Puzzle, #37 Top Paid · Games, #57 Top Paid, #167 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Guide water and other liquids through challenging physics-based puzzles to help characters in their unique stories. Solve over 500 levels by cutting through dirt and manipulating different liquid types. Unlock bonus levels and collect special items.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Multiple liquid types, Over 500 levels, Four unique character stories, Collectibles and bonus levels, Innovative liquid mechanics

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Locksmith - One Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Allie's Story | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Duck Sale Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Locksmith - All Cranky Locks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Locksmith - All Allie Locks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cranky's Story | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Duck | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Locksmith - All Swampy Locks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Locksmith - All Mystery Locks | $4.99 | one-time |


### Pou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pou/id575154654)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Family, #9 Top Paid · Simulation, #25 Top Paid · Games, #38 Top Paid, #137 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Nurture a virtual alien pet by feeding, cleaning, and playing with it. Watch your pet grow, unlock new items, and customize its appearance and environment. Engage in mini-games to earn coins and explore its world.

**Highlights:** Feed and care for your pet, Play mini-games for coins, Customize pet appearance, Decorate rooms with wallpapers, Unlock achievements and items, Visit friends' pets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adult Potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grey Body Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4,800 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 48,000 coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 125,000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Developing a deep connection with Pou
- 😊 Brings joy and helps through tough times
- 💕 Nostalgic and part of childhood memories
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🥰 Cute and lovable character

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Frustrating when progress is lost
- 🤖 Pou doesn't respond to voice commands
- 🤔 Confusing when Pou appears as a baby after login

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch when transitioning between rooms
- Coins disappearing after in-app purchases
- Pou's adult costume not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- Make the game free on iPhone
- Add more games and customization options
- Allow Pou to have a family and offspring
- Implement a daily reward system
- Enable background music playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Where's My Water? free?

Where's My Water? costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pou free?

Pou costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Where's My Water? or Pou?

Pou is rated higher. Where's My Water? averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Pou averages 4.4 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Where's My Water? or Pou have ads?

Neither Where's My Water? nor Pou shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Where's My Water? or Pou?

Where's My Water? ships an update every 6 months, and Pou every 3 months. Most recently, Where's My Water? was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pou on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Where's My Water? or Pou?

Where's My Water? currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Pou at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*