# LV vs POOLS™

The clearest difference is rating: LV at 5.0 against POOLS™'s 4.5. LV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). POOLS™'s advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOLS™ has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of LV's written reviews are positive against 79% of POOLS™'s.

LV ships an update every 5 weeks, POOLS™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LV | POOLS™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lv-light-and-void-project/id836218674/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pools/id6670792878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blini Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/795829390) | [Tensori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767614989) |

## What reviewers say

### LV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lv-light-and-void-project/id836218674)

Experience a fast-paced runner game where you navigate cosmic mysteries at light speed. Switch between light and void states to overcome constant challenges and uncover secrets. Test your reflexes and climb the leaderboards in this thrilling adventure.

**Highlights:** Light/Void state switching, Constant speed and difficulty increase, Cosmic mystery exploration, 21+ exciting achievements, Official ranking system, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 | $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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LV free?

LV 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, LV or POOLS™?

LV is rated higher. LV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while POOLS™ averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do LV or POOLS™ have ads?

Neither LV nor POOLS™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LV or POOLS™?

LV ships an update every 5 weeks, and POOLS™ every 2 months. Most recently, LV was updated on October 3, 2026 and POOLS™ on October 17, 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.*