# POOLS™ vs In Between

The clearest difference is rating: In Between at 5.0 against POOLS™'s 4.5. In Between also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). POOLS™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

In Between 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of POOLS™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of In Between's.

POOLS™ ships an update monthly, In Between daily. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | In Between |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-between-day-10/id6753947899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 324 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) | [Heechang Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/485685857) |

## 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)


### In Between

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-between-day-10/id6753947899)

Experience a psychological horror loop where a single room repeats daily. Identify anomalies, take medicine, and survive for 10 days to escape. Your decisions lead to multiple endings and uncover hidden secrets.

**Highlights:** Psychological horror gameplay, Daily repeating room mechanic, Anomaly discovery, Multiple endings, Survival elements

**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 In Between free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POOLS™ or In Between?

In Between is rated higher. POOLS™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while In Between averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do POOLS™ or In Between have ads?

In Between shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, POOLS™ or In Between?

POOLS™ ships an update monthly, and In Between daily. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on October 23, 2026 and In Between on October 23, 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.*