# Amerzone vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: POOLS™ at 79% against Amerzone's 21%. POOLS™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months). Amerzone's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amerzone 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 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Amerzone's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s.

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, POOLS™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amerzone | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-universal/id594810185/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 649 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Microids](https://appshunter.io/developer/433861351) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### Amerzone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-universal/id594810185)

Embark on a captivating point-and-click adventure to solve the mystery of the legendary white birds. Explore enchanting landscapes and decipher clues left by an explorer to uncover a long-lost secret.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, 360° vision technology, High-definition graphics, Numerous enigmas, Multi-language support, Original author of Syberia

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $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 Amerzone free?

Amerzone 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, Amerzone or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. Amerzone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Amerzone or POOLS™ have ads?

Neither Amerzone nor POOLS™ shows ads.

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

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, Amerzone was updated on October 14, 2026 and POOLS™ on October 19, 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.*