# Dubstep Song Construction Kit vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is ratings volume: POOLS™ at 1.6K against Dubstep Song Construction Kit's 537. Dubstep Song Construction Kit's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dubstep Song Construction Kit sells 11 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dubstep Song Construction Kit against 4.5 for POOLS™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 537 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Dubstep Song Construction Kit's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dubstep Song Construction Kit | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubstep-song-construction-kit/id584069988/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 537 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Asylum Square Interactive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042383824) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### Dubstep Song Construction Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubstep-song-construction-kit/id584069988)

Create captivating dubstep music on your iOS device with a vast collection of drum kits and samples. Easily produce hit songs and beats without prior experience by tapping sample blocks. Jam, record, and save your musical creations with a powerful pattern sequencer.

**Highlights:** Dubstep drum kits and samples, Tap sample blocks to create beats, Pattern sequencer, Record and save tracks, Real-time tempo adjustment, Metronome

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeSync | $0.99 | one-time |
| FromADistance | $0.99 | one-time |
| SystemShock | $0.99 | one-time |
| r3zxy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shredder | $0.99 | one-time |
| MadWorld | $0.99 | one-time |
| ScarySprites | $0.99 | one-time |
| Greyskull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sample Kits 1-12 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sample Kits 1-24 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Soundkits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to use
- 🎨 Great variety of sounds and samples
- 🎵 Allows for creative music making
- ⭐ Positive user experience overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Paid content/features can be limited
- 🔍 Unclear instructions or guidance
- 🔊 Some sound quality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues or timing problems
- Difficulty accessing or unlocking content
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/export created music
- More advanced music editing tools
- Integration with other music apps
- Additional sound packs or content


### 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 Dubstep Song Construction Kit free?

Dubstep Song Construction Kit 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, Dubstep Song Construction Kit or POOLS™?

Dubstep Song Construction Kit is rated higher. Dubstep Song Construction Kit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Dubstep Song Construction Kit or POOLS™ have ads?

Neither Dubstep Song Construction Kit nor POOLS™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dubstep Song Construction Kit or POOLS™?

Dubstep Song Construction Kit ships an update every 2 months, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, Dubstep Song Construction Kit was updated on October 22, 2026 and POOLS™ on October 19, 2026.

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