# POOLS™ vs Psicosis

The clearest difference is price: POOLS™ at Free against Psicosis's $1.99. POOLS™ also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). Psicosis's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

POOLS™ is free to download; Psicosis costs $1.99 up front. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Psicosis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Psicosis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Psicosis's.

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, Psicosis every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | Psicosis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psicosis/id6744039417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) | [Sebastian Gomez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891456519) |

## 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)


### Psicosis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psicosis/id6744039417)

Experience a 2D psychological horror game where you guide William through a world of hallucination and reality. Solve puzzles, manage your inventory, and make decisions to uncover a deep, oppressive story filled with suspense and a unique pixel art aesthetic.

**Highlights:** 2D psychological horror gameplay, Lateral scrolling mechanics, Inventory management, Dialogue and decision making, Puzzle solving, Pixel art with realistic lighting

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Is Psicosis free?

Psicosis costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Psicosis is rated higher. POOLS™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Psicosis averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do POOLS™ or Psicosis have ads?

Neither POOLS™ nor Psicosis shows ads.

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

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, and Psicosis every 3 months. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Psicosis on October 8, 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.*