# POOLS™ vs Caravan SandWitch

The clearest difference is rating: POOLS™ at 4.5 against Caravan SandWitch's 3.7. POOLS™ also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 55%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 143). Caravan SandWitch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 143, 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 55% of Caravan SandWitch's.

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, Caravan SandWitch every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | Caravan SandWitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** | [3.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caravan-sandwitch/id6744115235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 860 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## 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)


### Caravan SandWitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caravan-sandwitch/id6744115235)

Embark on a peaceful open-world adventure to find your missing sister. Explore a unique Sci-Fi Provence-like world, interact with diverse communities, and upgrade your van. No combat or timers, just exploration and mystery.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Van exploration and upgrades, Interactive communities, Mystery narrative, No combat or timers, Inclusive character representation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Caravan SandWitch | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Is Caravan SandWitch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POOLS™ or Caravan SandWitch?

POOLS™ is rated higher. POOLS™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Caravan SandWitch averages 3.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do POOLS™ or Caravan SandWitch have ads?

Neither POOLS™ nor Caravan SandWitch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POOLS™ or Caravan SandWitch?

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, and Caravan SandWitch every 2 days. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Caravan SandWitch on October 18, 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.*