# Level Devil vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is ads: POOLS™ at none against Level Devil's shown. Level Devil's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (61K vs 1.6K). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Level Devil 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.

Level Devil holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Level Devil has 61K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Level Devil's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s.

Level Devil ships an update every 3 weeks, POOLS™ every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Level Devil | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-devil-not-a-troll-game/id6477413486/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [WebVentures B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797912124) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### Level Devil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-devil-not-a-troll-game/id6477413486)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Adventure, #31 Top Free · Action, #200 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Navigate through approximately 200 challenging levels with updated graphics and relaxing gameplay. This game offers soft bullets, bombs, and buzzsaws, along with a real ending and a speed-run option.

**Highlights:** 200+ challenging levels, Updated graphics, Relaxing gameplay, Soft bullets and bombs, Real ending, Speed run button

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Pop-Up Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward controls
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 😄 Humorous and quirky design
- 🎨 Pleasing 8-bit visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues and dropped inputs
- ⏱️ Short overall length/content
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive at times

**Reported bugs**

- Teleport and wraparound mechanics not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer or level creation mode
- Improved responsiveness of controls


### 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 | $6.99 | 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 Level Devil free?

Level Devil 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, Level Devil or POOLS™?

Level Devil is rated higher. Level Devil averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Level Devil or POOLS™ have ads?

Level Devil shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Level Devil or POOLS™?

Level Devil ships an update every 3 weeks, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, Level Devil was updated on September 25, 2026 and POOLS™ on September 25, 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.*