# POOLS™ vs Timelie

The clearest difference is rating: Timelie at 4.7 against POOLS™'s 4.5. Timelie also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timelie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timelie holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of POOLS™'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Timelie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, Timelie every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | Timelie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelie/id6739528472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) | [Snapbreak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### Timelie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelie/id6739528472)

Control time like a media player in this stealth puzzle adventure. Perceive future events to plan your escape, solve intricate puzzles, and sneak past enemies. Play as a girl and her cat with unique abilities to overcome challenges in a surreal world.

**Highlights:** Time control like a media player, Dual character gameplay (girl and cat), Stealth and puzzle-solving mechanics, Perceive future events, Unique abilities for each character, Surreal world exploration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock full game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POOLS™ free?

POOLS™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timelie free?

Timelie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, POOLS™ or Timelie?

Timelie is rated higher. POOLS™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Timelie averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do POOLS™ or Timelie have ads?

Neither POOLS™ nor Timelie shows ads.

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

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, and Timelie every 3 months. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timelie on September 23, 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.*