# Poolside vs StrikeVision. AI Profiling

The clearest difference is ads: StrikeVision. AI Profiling at none against Poolside's shown. StrikeVision. AI Profiling also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 28 months). Poolside's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poolside sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months and StrikeVision. AI Profiling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Poolside ships an update every 28 months, StrikeVision. AI Profiling every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poolside | StrikeVision. AI Profiling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 44 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Magazines Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/602657493) | [Strike Vision](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775416703) |

## What reviewers say

### Poolside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolside/id667937445)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Poolside Auto-Renewable Subscription | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Poolside Auto-Renewable Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Poolside Auto-Renewable Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Nov Issue#46 Y/Bk 15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Poolside Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| ISSUE 56 Poolside | $2.99 | one-time |
| February Issue#41 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| April Issue#43 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| October Issue#42 Y-BOOK 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| May Issue#45 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |


### StrikeVision. AI Profiling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikevision-ai-profiling/id6737231862)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Personality Analysis | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poolside free?

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

### Is StrikeVision. AI Profiling free?

StrikeVision. AI Profiling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Poolside or StrikeVision. AI Profiling have ads?

Poolside shows ads; StrikeVision. AI Profiling does not.

### Which is updated more often, Poolside or StrikeVision. AI Profiling?

Poolside ships an update every 28 months, and StrikeVision. AI Profiling every 5 days. Most recently, Poolside was updated on October 3, 2026 and StrikeVision. AI Profiling on October 8, 2026.

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