Comparison

POOLS™ vs Reflex Test & Reaction Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

POOLS™

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
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Explore, admire and listen. That’s it. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. POOLS isn’t a traditional game. it’s slow, reflective, and intentionally uneventful, perhaps a bit like virtual museum. So take your time. Breathe. POOLS unfolds slowly, rewarding patience and quiet attention. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen. Yet it can feel oppressive at times by invoking quiet fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and the strange beauty of liminal space architecture. There's no typical story. But as you explore and advance further, you start to notice that the game's world changes around you, deeper you go… Rooms look and feel… different. Base game features six chapters, each lasting 10-30 minutes. Inspired by the internet phenomena Liminal spaces, Found footage and The Backrooms, especially the Poolrooms concept. One of the original artists behind the Poolrooms concept is Jared Pike.

About

Reflex Test & Reaction Time

Sharpen your mind and boost reaction time with engaging mini-games. Improve focus, speed, and cognitive agility through scientifically designed challenges. Track progress and aim for peak mental performance.

Highlights
  • 4 exciting mini-games
  • Reaction time tests
  • Focus and concentration training
  • Hand-eye coordination challenges
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • Personalized brain training
Features
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Are You Ready to Sharpen Your Mind, Improve Your Focus, and Boost Your Reaction Time? Introducing Reflex & Reaction Test, the ultimate brain training app designed to challenge your cognitive abilities and enhance your mental agility! Dive into 4 exciting mini-games, track your progress, and unleash your full potential. Whether you're a gamer, an athlete, or just looking to improve your daily cognitive function, Reflex & Reaction Test provides fun, engaging, and effective challenges. Key Game Modes & Features: - F1 Reaction Test (Reflex Focus): Feel the adrenaline rush! React to the Formula 1 start lights as fast as possible. Test your immediate response and speed. How quickly can you go from red to green? - Color Box Tap (Reflex & Speed): A true test of hand-eye coordination and rapid decision-making. Tap the correct colored box as fast as you can. Improve your tapping speed and accuracy! - Drag & Match (Focus & Cognitive Agility): Sharpen your visual recognition and quick thinking. Drag and match images to their correct spots against the clock. Boost your problem-solving skills and mental speed. - Focus & Aim (Precision & Concentration): Improve your accuracy and steady your hand. Aim for the center with precision, enhancing your concentration and fine motor skills. A perfect challenge for focus training! - Track Your Progress & Dominate: Detailed Stats: Monitor your performance across each mini-game. See your best times, average scores, and track your improvements over time. Earn Points: Conquer levels, achieve high scores, and earn points for successful challenges. Aim to become the ultimate reflex master! Personalized Brain Training: Each game is designed to target different aspects of your cognitive skills – from raw reaction speed to sustained focus and memory. Why Choose Reflex & Reaction Test? Engaging & Fun: Addictive gameplay that makes brain training enjoyable. Scientifically Designed: Mini-games crafted to stimulate key cognitive functions. For Everyone: Suitable for all ages looking to improve their mental sharpness. Completely Free: Start your journey to better reflexes and focus today! Download Reflex & Reaction Test now and embark on your journey to peak mental performance! Improve your reaction time, enhance your focus, and become the fastest brain around! By using this app, you agree to; Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tuzbuzz.com/privacy

Screenshots

POOLS™4 screens
Reflex Test & Reaction Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: POOLS™ at none against Reflex Test & Reaction Time's shown. POOLS™ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POOLS™ ships an update monthly, Reflex Test & Reaction Time every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
POOLS™ versus Reflex Test & Reaction Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOOLS™Reflex Test & Reaction Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB41 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTensoriEthem Yavuz

Bugs and requests

POOLS™

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to move on iPad Pro
  • Glitches reported

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand to different Backrooms-inspired themes
  • Add a multiplayer mode
  • Introduce more interactive elements (e.g., monsters, items to discover)

Reflex Test & Reaction Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

POOLS™

One-time1
  • POOLS: Full Game$9.99
1 purchases

Reflex Test & Reaction Time

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is POOLS™ free?
POOLS™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reflex Test & Reaction Time free?
Reflex Test & Reaction Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do POOLS™ or Reflex Test & Reaction Time have ads?
Reflex Test & Reaction Time shows ads; POOLS™ does not.
Which is updated more often, POOLS™ or Reflex Test & Reaction Time?
POOLS™ ships an update monthly, and Reflex Test & Reaction Time every 4 months. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Reflex Test & Reaction Time on October 8, 2026.

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