# Pinch A Penny - Pool Care — Pool Care Made Easy

> Pool water testing, personalized care plans, and maintenance reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by Pinch A Penny.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinch-a-penny-pool-care/id1434594449 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pinch A Penny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434594448)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.43/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 103 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinch-a-penny-pool-care/id1434594449/reviews.md

## What is Pinch A Penny?

The Pinch A Penny Mobile App makes it possible for you to have the perfect pool all year. You can easily test for Free Available Chlorine, pH, Calcium Hardness, Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid using a test strip or liquid test kit, and also get solutions for combating algae or cloudy water. Once you enter your results into the app, it’ll give you a detailed prescription that is specific to your pool. You can also easily track results from both the app or water tests from your local Pinch A Penny. Please note, water testing within the app is for residential swimming pools.

The app will also send you weekly, monthly and quarterly pool maintenance notifications that include: 

Weekly Reminders: 
- Water Test
- Maintenance: Brush & Skim, Check Pump & Filter Baskets, Vacuum Pool
- ABCs of Pool Care: Sanitize, Shock, Algaecide

Monthly Reminders: 
- Maintenance: Check Your Filter’s Pressure Gauge

Quarterly Reminders: 
- Maintenance: Clean Your Filter

If you ever need pool care advice, you can easily locate your local Pinch A Penny to visit in-person or either text or call to ask a question.

Additional Features: 
- Log Your Pool Equipment
- Look Up Past Purchases
- Get Access to Exclusive Promotions

## Key features

- Water chemistry testing (chlorine, pH, alkalinity, etc.)
- Personalized pool care prescriptions
- Maintenance reminders (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Track water test results
- Locate local stores
- Pool equipment logging
- Access exclusive promotions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinch-a-penny-pool-care/id1434594449/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cannot select a store

*2023-11-19*

Can’t even select a store. Wasted my time. Fix the app

### 1/5 — Cannot select a store

*2023-11-03*

Can’t even select a store. Wasted my time.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2023-06-07*

Does not even call you to verify your account Tried to delete app and then reinstall but still not working

### 2/5 — Can’t enter low pH

*2023-05-12*

Can’t enter actual low pH, so you have to enter 7. Ridiculous

### 1/5 — What’s the point?

*2023-03-31*

I have no idea why anyone would need this app. I use Pinch A Penny exclusively for all of my pool needs. They have installed all of my equipment and they test my pool weekly. None of this information downloads into the app, despite both being connected to my phone number. This app is just essentially a reminder to tell you when to test your own pool and to give you a notebook to keep those records in. that is not at all something the vast majority of people need. I was hoping that it would connect to my account at the store and give me details. I will be deleting it now since despite the fact that it’s useless, it also crashes constantly lol.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2022-11-25, version 1.4.3*

Requires you to put in personal information before viewing any content.

The only part of the app related to the store is the name and ability to find stores.  There is no information on what products are sold in the stores. 

 This is a pool cleaning reminder app.  Complete waste. Could be so much better. Just use google and your phone calendar or Alexa or whatever to remind you …. 

Don’t give your personal information for this garbage!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-01-17, version 1.4.3*

I have used Pinch a Penny for nearly 19 years, but tied to a land line. Tried the call me option a dozen times…never a call.  Either not released or poorly deployed/maintained. Guess I’ll use Leslie’s Pool app.

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work

*2021-07-16, version 1.4.3*

Have been using Pinch A Penny for 30 years. Our account was tied to a landline phone. I used the “call me” option but never got a call. Went to the store and switched to my iPhone. Re-entered the data and it still doesn’t work. Totally useless. The good news is that I’ve kept my pool in good shape without the all for 30 years and will continue to do so for another 30. With or without Pinch a Penny.

### 1/5 — Can’t log in

*2021-06-30, version 1.4.3*

App can’t send me code to my text number. Tried several times to no avail…

### 1/5 — Confusing

*2021-04-07, version 1.4.3*

App not able to find my account or provide any information

## Frequently asked questions about Pinch A Penny

### What does the Pinch A Penny app do?

The app helps you maintain a perfect pool by allowing you to test your pool's water chemistry, such as free available chlorine, pH, calcium hardness, alkalinity, and cyanuric acid. It then provides personalized prescriptions for your pool and sends you regular maintenance reminders.

### How do I test my pool water with the app?

You can test your pool water using a test strip or liquid test kit. Once you have your results, enter them into the app. The app will analyze the data and provide specific solutions for issues like algae or cloudy water.

### Is the Pinch A Penny app free to use?

Yes, the Pinch A Penny app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned in the provided description.

### What kind of maintenance reminders does the app provide?

The app sends weekly reminders for water testing, general maintenance like brushing and skimming, checking pump baskets, and basic pool care like sanitizing and shocking. It also provides monthly reminders to check filter pressure and quarterly reminders to clean your filter.

### Can I get help if I have pool care questions?

Yes, if you need pool care advice, you can easily locate your local Pinch A Penny store to visit in person. You can also text or call your local store to ask questions directly.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.4.3 — 2021-02-22

Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements

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