# POOLS™ vs Tactical Loadout Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: POOLS™ at 80% against Tactical Loadout Simulator's 0%. POOLS™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Tactical Loadout Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tactical Loadout Simulator 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 1.8K 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 0% of Tactical Loadout Simulator's.

POOLS™ ships an update monthly, Tactical Loadout Simulator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | Tactical Loadout Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-loadout-simulator/id6761911014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) | [Sergey Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812642447) |

## 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)


### Tactical Loadout Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-loadout-simulator/id6761911014)

Build and manage your tactical gear collection. Unlock new items, combine weapons and operators, and create custom loadouts. Explore themed collections and discover rare items through crates and lucky draws.

**Highlights:** Create and save custom loadouts, Collect weapons, knives, and operators, Complete themed collections, Crate opening and lucky draw system, Multiple item rarities, Realistic military style

**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 Tactical Loadout Simulator free?

Tactical Loadout Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, POOLS™ or Tactical Loadout Simulator?

POOLS™ is rated higher. POOLS™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Tactical Loadout Simulator averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do POOLS™ or Tactical Loadout Simulator have ads?

Tactical Loadout Simulator shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, POOLS™ or Tactical Loadout Simulator?

POOLS™ ships an update monthly, and Tactical Loadout Simulator every 4 months. Most recently, POOLS™ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tactical Loadout Simulator on October 25, 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.*