# INMOST vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is rating: INMOST at 4.9 against POOLS™'s 4.5. INMOST also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). POOLS™'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. INMOST sells 2 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.

INMOST holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 718 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of INMOST's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s.

INMOST ships an update every 6 weeks, POOLS™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | INMOST | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (718 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmost/id6478596530/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 718 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chucklefish Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163786770) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### INMOST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmost/id6478596530)

Embark on a dark, story-driven puzzle platformer adventure across two worlds. Play as three distinct characters, each with unique abilities, to explore an abandoned castle, solve intricate puzzles, and overcome dangerous enemies. Unravel a single, interconnected narrative filled with mystery and suspense.

**Highlights:** Three playable characters with unique gameplay, Interweaving story across two worlds, Puzzle-solving and environmental exploration, Stealth and combat mechanics, Pixel art aesthetic, 3 hours of gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| -Purchase the full game- | $4.99 | one-time |
| -Purchase the full game- | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and compelling story
- 👍 Stunning visuals and art style
- 💡 Meaningful themes and emotional impact
- 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Potential progress loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during gameplay
- Progress deletion without warning

**Requested features**

- More content and longer gameplay
- Improved save/load functionality


### 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 INMOST free?

INMOST 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, INMOST or POOLS™?

INMOST is rated higher. INMOST averages 4.9 out of 5 from 718 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do INMOST or POOLS™ have ads?

Neither INMOST nor POOLS™ shows ads.

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

INMOST ships an update every 6 weeks, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, INMOST was updated on October 12, 2026 and POOLS™ on October 14, 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.*