# POOLS™ vs Florisium

The clearest difference is update cadence: Florisium at every 6 days against POOLS™'s every 2 months. Florisium also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 79%). POOLS™'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Florisium sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Florisium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of POOLS™'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Florisium's.

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, Florisium every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | Florisium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florisium/id6742157438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 470 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) | [BYWAY GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517225089) |

## 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)


### Florisium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florisium/id6742157438)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Cultivate a unique, ever-evolving garden in a peaceful sandbox environment. Nurture genetically distinct flowers, decorate your space with hundreds of props, and capture stunning visuals of your creations. Enjoy a pressure-free experience focused on creativity and natural growth.

**Highlights:** Genetically unique flower simulation, Intricate breeding and mutations, Creative garden decoration editor, In-game camera and video tools, Pressure-free sandbox gameplay, Nature-inspired growth animations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chromalor | $2.00 | one-time |
| Simplamorph | $2.00 | one-time |
| Formashift | $2.00 | one-time |
| Seasonal Flower | $3.00 | one-time |
| Flower Box | $3.00 | one-time |
| Cauliferium | $4.00 | one-time |
| Lovely Porch on sale | $4.00 | one-time |
| Hideaway Cabin on sale | $4.00 | one-time |
| Sunny Terrace on sale | $4.00 | one-time |
| Piano Parlor on sale | $4.00 | one-time |
| Secret Tree House on sale | $4.00 | one-time |
| Budanarium | $4.00 | one-time |
| Garrett Lounge on sale | $4.00 | one-time |
| Manarifold | $5.00 | one-time |
| Frogs Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| Trialogorium | $5.00 | one-time |
| Warm Winter Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| Lovely Porch | $6.00 | one-time |
| Garrett Lounge | $6.00 | one-time |
| Sunny Terrace | $6.00 | one-time |
| Hideaway Cabin | $6.00 | one-time |
| Secret Tree House | $6.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Is Florisium free?

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

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

Florisium is rated higher. POOLS™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Florisium averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do POOLS™ or Florisium have ads?

Neither POOLS™ nor Florisium shows ads.

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

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, and Florisium every 6 days. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Florisium 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.*