# POOLS™ vs Shooting

The clearest difference is rating: POOLS™ at 4.5 against Shooting's 1.0. POOLS™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). Shooting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shooting asks for nothing beyond the download.

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. 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.

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, Shooting daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | Shooting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-range/id6744455922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) | [YUNFEI PAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513871110) |

## 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)


### Shooting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-range/id6744455922)

Engage in simple shooting challenges with two distinct game modes. Test your reaction time by hitting as many targets as possible within a time limit or clearing targets as quickly as you can. The intuitive controls make it easy to pick up and play.

**Highlights:** Countdown mode, Quick draw mode, Simple controls, Reaction speed test, Target elimination

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Is Shooting free?

Shooting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

POOLS™ is rated higher. POOLS™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Shooting averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do POOLS™ or Shooting have ads?

Shooting shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

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

POOLS™ ships an update every 2 months, and Shooting daily. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Shooting on September 12, 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.*