# POOLS™ vs Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

The clearest difference is price: POOLS™ at Free against Placid Plastic Duck Simulator's $1.99. POOLS™ also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 252) and device support (4 vs 2). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (93% vs 79%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

POOLS™ is free to download; Placid Plastic Duck Simulator costs $1.99 up front. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Placid Plastic Duck Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 252, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of POOLS™'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Placid Plastic Duck Simulator's.

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, Placid Plastic Duck Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | Placid Plastic Duck Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) | **[4.9 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placid-plastic-duck-simulator/id6742243377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 252 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#73** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 670 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) | [Tunnel Vision Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797549658) |

## 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 | $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)


### Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placid-plastic-duck-simulator/id6742243377)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

Experience a serene 3D environment as a rubber duck. Enjoy a peaceful stay at a seaside pool, interacting with other ducks, floating, sunbathing, and sliding. Embrace the present moment and find bliss.

**Highlights:** 3D rubber duck simulation, Serene seaside pool environment, Interact with other ducks, Float, sunbathe, and slide, Day/night cycle with stars, Nostalgic radio tunes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ducks, Please | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quacking the Ice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Duck Addiction | $0.99 | one-time |
| So Many Ducks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hippospace Download | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rooftop One Percent | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ducks Galore | $0.99 | one-time |
| All DLCs Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love the ducks
- 🎉 Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Great game for duck enthusiasts
- 🎨 Enjoyable visuals and aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bug with logo overlapping in Forsaken folder

**Reported bugs**

- Bug with logo overlapping in Forsaken folder

**Requested features**

- Cloud save feature
- Remote control duck or boat


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Is Placid Plastic Duck Simulator free?

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, POOLS™ or Placid Plastic Duck Simulator?

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator is rated higher. POOLS™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Placid Plastic Duck Simulator averages 4.9 from 252 ratings.

### Do POOLS™ or Placid Plastic Duck Simulator have ads?

Neither POOLS™ nor Placid Plastic Duck Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POOLS™ or Placid Plastic Duck Simulator?

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, and Placid Plastic Duck Simulator daily. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on October 20, 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.*