# Match GO! vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is rating: POOLS™ at 4.5 against Match GO!'s 3.9. POOLS™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 72). Match GO!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match GO! sells 10 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.

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Match GO!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Match GO! ships an update weekly, POOLS™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match GO! | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-go/id6469098043/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 414 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Suup Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624036294) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### Match GO!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-go/id6469098043)

Engage in a 3D puzzle adventure with satisfying gameplay and stunning visuals. Connect identical objects, sort tiles, and clear the board to sharpen your mind and unlock new levels. Perfect for quick relaxation or extended brain challenges.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle gameplay, Tile matching and sorting, Brain-boosting challenges, Satisfying and relaxing experience, Vibrant 3D visuals, Unlock new levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 1000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2500 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Duty Free | $5.99 | one-time |
| Travel Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 7500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 15000 | $12.99 | 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 Match GO! free?

Match GO! 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, Match GO! or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. Match GO! averages 3.9 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Match GO! or POOLS™ have ads?

Match GO! shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match GO! or POOLS™?

Match GO! ships an update weekly, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, Match GO! was updated on October 8, 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.*