Pools is a mobile app that lets reality‑TV fans create and join live prediction games for shows such as Survivor, The Bachelor, and Big Brother. Users make episode‑by‑episode forecasts, earn points, and compete on leaderboards for badges and real‑world prizes. The platform monetizes through in‑app purchases, advertising, and prize sponsorships while providing a social betting experience centered on pop‑culture drama.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Reality TV viewers have limited ways to interact with live episodes beyond passive watching, and existing fan platforms do not support real‑time outcome betting, competitive leaderboards, or tangible rewards for accurate predictions.
Solution
Pools delivers a mobile‑first platform that lets fans create or join live prediction games for popular reality series. Users place point wagers on episode events, see results update instantly, and earn points, badges, and cash prizes for correct forecasts. Private pools enable friends to set custom rules, while public games attract broader community competition. A built‑in leaderboard tracks streaks and rankings, encouraging ongoing engagement. Points are redeemable for merchandise, gift cards, or direct payouts, turning fandom into a gamified reward loop. The app syncs show schedules automatically and pushes notifications to keep participants informed throughout each broadcast.
Target Audience
The primary users are avid reality‑TV fans (18‑45) who watch shows such as Survivor, The Bachelor, Big Brother, Love Island, and Drag Race, and who enjoy competitive, social gaming experiences with friends or broader fan communities.
Features
- Real‑time prediction engine that aggregates user votes and displays live outcome updates during episodes
- Customizable private pools with rule‑setting, invite‑only access, and host moderation tools
- Public game mode with auto‑generated leaderboards, streak counters, and badge awards for top performers
- Points economy that converts earned points into redeemable prizes, gift cards, or cash payouts
- Cross‑platform iOS and Android native apps with push notifications for upcoming voting windows
- Automated show‑schedule integration pulling episode data from official feeds to trigger prediction windows
- In‑app social feed for commenting, sharing predictions, and community discussion while maintaining moderation compliance