# KaWai Run vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: POOLS™ at 79% against KaWai Run's 34%. POOLS™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 20). KaWai Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

POOLS™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of KaWai Run's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s.

KaWai Run ships an update every 3 months, POOLS™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KaWai Run | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawai-run/id678688521/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [XIAN YUAN LUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229008253) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### KaWai Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawai-run/id678688521)

Embark on an endless running adventure where the goal is to keep moving forward at all costs. Jump over obstacles and slide under hazards to survive. Dodge unique enemies like bees and ghosts to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Jump and slide mechanics, Avoid obstacles, Dodge special enemies, High score chasing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 | $6.99 | 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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KaWai Run free?

KaWai Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is POOLS™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KaWai Run or POOLS™?

POOLS™ is rated higher. KaWai Run averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do KaWai Run or POOLS™ have ads?

Neither KaWai Run nor POOLS™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KaWai Run or POOLS™?

KaWai Run ships an update every 3 months, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, KaWai Run was updated on September 17, 2026 and POOLS™ on September 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.*