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Pool Doctor

Pool Doctor

by Gazzini Ventures

134 ratings
90 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
$19.99

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Released
June 22, 2010
Updated
April 24, 2023

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Gazzini Ventures
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About

This powerful digital tool helps pool professionals and enthusiasts maintain their pools. Input your chemical readings, and it will provide precise instructions on what chemicals to add and why, supporting various pool types and units of measurement.

✓Chemical level adjustment (chlorine, pH, alkalinity, etc.)
✓Supports regular, salt-water, and bromine pools
✓Multiple unit of measurement options
✓Customizable ideal ranges and chemicals
✓Saves reading and treatment records
✓Langelier Index calculation
✓Shock calculator
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What users say about Pool Doctor

Reviews of Pool Doctor are mostly positive: the Utilities app is rated 4.4/5 from 134 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use and intuitive interface, accurate chemical calculations and recommendations. Top complaints: app crashes frequently, email functionality doesn't work. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🎯Accurate chemical calculations and recommendations
  • 💡Customizable pool parameters and chemical selection
  • 📊Helpful for pool maintenance beginners
  • 🔄Multiple unit conversions (lbs, oz, kg, metric)
  • 📝Ability to log and track chemical treatments
  • 🎨Clear layout and well-organized design
  • ⚡Quick calculation results
  • 🌟Excellent developer support and responsiveness
  • 💰Good value for money
  • 🏊Works well for various pool types

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • ❌Email functionality doesn't work
  • ⚠️Inaccurate recommendations for some pool types
  • 🔧Settings don't persist or sync across devices
  • 💸Price increased from free to $20
  • 🚫Limited chemical options available
  • 📱Poor keyboard handling and input controls
  • 🔌Requires internet connection unnecessarily
  • ❓Unclear documentation and support
  • 🎯One-size-fits-all approach ignores pool-specific needs
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What's New in Pool Doctor

3.51

April 24, 2023

Includes support for Borax to raise the pH Includes support for 68% calcium hypochlorite

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User reviews

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Email doesn’t work

Takes the guess work out. Thank you! But email option doesn’t work.
IIcoachem14

Do not purchase

This was an absolute waste of money. There are free apps that give more information than this.
LBLoso the boss

Not for Baquacil pool

Unfortunately I purchased the app and didn’t realize it does not work for pools using Baquacil products
Oodsandy

Great App

Great for basic needs of daily pool management.
WCWinter is coming2

Perfect pool chemistry

My pool is easy to keep perfect with this app and a testing kit
MNMy right nut
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Reported Bugs

9 issues

App crashes after entering readings

Bug

Phone keyboard won't close, preventing navigation

Bug

Entered values change automatically (pH decreases, chlorine increases)

Bug

Chemical settings don't save or remember user preferences

Bug

Recommendations ignore user-specified chemical concentrations

Bug

Metric calculations don't work properly

Bug

App requires internet connection despite being offline-capable

Bug

Support page/links no longer available

Bug

Inconsistent shock chemical recommendations despite selection changes

Bug
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Requested Features

13 requests

Customizable input field order to match test kit order

Feature

Support for Baquacil pool products

Feature

Cyanuric acid reading support

Feature

Ability to select specific chemical types (liquid vs powdered chlorine)

Feature

Salt level adjustment based on salt water generator (SWG) ranges

Feature

Support for additional chemicals like Borax for pH adjustment

Feature

Water temperature and wind data tracking

Feature

Graphing and historical data visualization

Feature

Multi-user sync for shared pool maintenance

Feature

Pool volume estimator tool

Feature

Support for hot tubs and spas

Feature

Metric-only interface for non-US users

Feature

More detailed information on calcium hardness and other parameters

Feature

FAQ

What does the Pool Doctor app do?

The Pool Doctor app is a digital tool designed for pool professionals and enthusiasts. It helps users maintain their pools by calculating the exact chemicals needed based on user-inputted chemical readings. It provides explanations for the recommended treatments and supports various pool types and units of measurement.

What are the key features of Pool Doctor?

Key features include the ability to adjust chlorine, bromine, salt, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid levels. It supports multiple units of measurement (pounds, ounces, gallons, liters, etc.), allows customization of ideal ranges and chemicals, saves treatment records, calculates the Langelier Index, and includes a shock calculator.

Is Pool Doctor free to use?

Based on the provided information, Pool Doctor is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for access to its full functionality.

What types of pools does Pool Doctor support?

Pool Doctor supports a variety of pool types, including regular pools, salt-water pools, and bromine pools. The app intelligently displays only the readings and calculations relevant to the specific pool type configured by the user, preventing confusion.

Who is the target audience for Pool Doctor?

This app is intended for pool professionals or enthusiasts who have some existing knowledge of pool maintenance. It is described as a powerful digital tool that goes beyond beginner-level guidance, offering detailed calculations and explanations for advanced pool care.