# POOLS™ vs MathHero

The clearest difference is ads: POOLS™ at none against MathHero's shown. POOLS™ also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POOLS™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MathHero sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOLS™ | MathHero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) | [HaeSeung Jee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795720828) |

## What reviewers say

### POOLS™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878)

Explore, admire, and listen in this slow, reflective experience. It's an intentionally uneventful journey through uncanny and eerie environments, rewarding patience and quiet attention. Discover a world that subtly changes as you advance, inspired by internet phenomena like liminal spaces and The Backrooms.

**Highlights:** Exploration-focused gameplay, Relaxing and reflective atmosphere, Eerie and uncanny environments, Slow-paced, uneventful experience, World changes as you advance, Six chapters, 10-30 minutes each

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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)


### MathHero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathhero-math-battle-rpg/id6795720826)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Few Gems | $0.49 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pouch | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pouch | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Chest | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Vault | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vault | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Is MathHero free?

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

### Do POOLS™ or MathHero have ads?

MathHero shows ads; POOLS™ does not.

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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.*