# POOLS™ vs El Cuyeyo

The clearest difference is ads: POOLS™ at none against El Cuyeyo's shown. POOLS™ also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). El Cuyeyo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and El Cuyeyo sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

El Cuyeyo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

POOLS™ ships an update monthly, El Cuyeyo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | El Cuyeyo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-cuyeyo/id6743370429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) | [Octavio Kuri Medrano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800069371) |

## 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)


### El Cuyeyo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-cuyeyo/id6743370429)

Navigate absurd situations as a man with limited resources and quick wit. Overcome obstacles, defeat quirky enemies, and upgrade your arsenal to survive in challenging, third-world scenarios. Compete globally and customize your character.

**Highlights:** Resource management with limited funds, Obstacle-filled, third-world scenarios, Unique enemy encounters, Weapon and character customization, Global leaderboards, Monthly themed events

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oferta especial de monedas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paquete de monedas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eliminar anuncios | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oferta especial de monedas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paquete de monedas | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paquete de monedas | $9.99 | one-time |
| Paquete de monedas | $19.99 | one-time |
| Paquete de monedas | $49.99 | one-time |
| Paquete de monedas | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Is El Cuyeyo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POOLS™ or El Cuyeyo?

El Cuyeyo is rated higher. POOLS™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while El Cuyeyo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do POOLS™ or El Cuyeyo have ads?

El Cuyeyo shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, POOLS™ or El Cuyeyo?

POOLS™ ships an update monthly, and El Cuyeyo every 3 days. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on October 25, 2026 and El Cuyeyo on October 13, 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.*