# PoolDrift — Predictive chemistry for pools

> Predictive pool chemistry dashboard with weather-driven forecasting and automated dosing calculations. (iPhone/iPad app by KIRK WILLIAM FRIEDENBERGER.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pooldrift/id6761692878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KIRK WILLIAM FRIEDENBERGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887084892)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pooldrift/id6761692878/reviews.md

## What is PoolDrift?

PoolDrift gives you the first predictive pool chemistry dashboard — not just where your chemistry is, but where it's going.

KNOW BEFORE IT DRIFTS
Most pool apps are reactive: you test, you log, they tell you what to add. PoolDrift's 5-day forecast engine models FC decay and pH drift using real weather data — UV index, temperature, and rain — so you know Wednesday's rainstorm will dilute your chlorine before it happens.

TFP CHEMISTRY — DONE RIGHT
Built on the Trouble Free Pool (TFP / BBB) methodology, the most rigorous consumer pool chemistry framework available. FC targets automatically scale with your CYA level. The carbonate buffer dosing engine calculates exact acid and base amounts — no approximations.

FEATURES
• 5-day FC & pH forecast with weather-driven UV decay modeling
• Full parameter tracking: FC, CC, pH, TA, CH, CYA, Salt, CSI
• Proactive alerts — Critical, Warning, Advisory, and Info tiers
• Dose calculator with step dosing for large corrections
• SLAM (Shock Level and Maintain) guided process
• PoolMath integration — pull your test history automatically
• Leslie's Pool integration — sync test results from your account
• Chemical inventory tracking with low-stock alerts
• Multiple methodology support: TFP, Leslie's, PHTA, Orenda

SMART ALERTS
Alerts across five categories keep your chemistry in range without constant checking. Critical alerts fire when FC drops below your CYA-dependent minimum. Forecast alerts warn you 24–48 hours before a problem develops — with exact doses and timing.

PLUS — $2.99/mo or $29.99/yr
Unlock PoolMath and Leslie's integrations, chemical inventory auto-tracking, advanced methodology support (PHTA, Leslie's, Orenda), guided processes for every methodology, push notifications, and weather-driven decay modeling.

PRO — $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr
Everything in Plus, plus a forecast engine trained on your pool. Pro fits FC and pH decay curves to your actual test history — the more you log, the more accurate your predictions become. Also includes multi-pool management to track a home pool, rental, spa, or client pools from one app.

PoolDrift is for pool owners who want to stop reacting and start anticipating.

Terms of Use: https://pooldrift.com/terms

## Key features

- 5-day FC & pH forecast with weather modeling
- Full parameter tracking (FC, pH, TA, etc.)
- Proactive alerts (Critical, Warning, Advisory)
- Dose calculator with step dosing
- Chemical inventory tracking
- Multiple methodology support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PoolDrift Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| PoolDrift Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| PoolDrift Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| PoolDrift Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about PoolDrift

### What is PoolDrift's main function?

PoolDrift offers a predictive pool chemistry dashboard. It forecasts future levels of key chemicals like FC and pH, using real weather data to anticipate changes before they occur.

### How does PoolDrift forecast chemistry changes?

The app's 5-day forecast engine models FC decay and pH drift by incorporating real weather data, including UV index, temperature, and rain. This allows for proactive adjustments.

### What pool chemistry methodologies does PoolDrift support?

PoolDrift is built on the Trouble Free Pool (TFP / BBB) methodology. It also supports Leslie's, PHTA, and Orenda methodologies with its premium subscription tiers.

### What are the subscription tiers for PoolDrift?

PoolDrift offers 'Plus' and 'Pro' subscription tiers, available monthly or annually. These unlock features like integrations, advanced methodology support, and enhanced forecasting.

### Does PoolDrift have ads?

No, PoolDrift does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, with its features and advanced functionalities unlocked through its subscription plans.

### What devices is PoolDrift available on?

PoolDrift is available on iPhone and iPad devices, catering to users who manage their pools via Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is PoolDrift updated?

The latest version of PoolDrift is 1.0.12, which was last updated on July 12, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What is the user sentiment for PoolDrift?

Based on the available data, PoolDrift has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from one review, indicating very positive initial user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.15 — 2026-08-23

• SLAM, live on your dashboard — Running a shock treatment? Your FC target, status, and calculator now update in real time as your CYA changes. Log OCLT results on the spot, and see shock start/end markers on your timeline.
• Sharper forecasts — Those sky-high chlorine readings during a SLAM no longer throw off your everyday forecast.
• Better weather-based drift — The Weather model now tunes itself from your real readings, and "Reset to Defaults" actually resets now.
• Pool surface area — Add it right alongside depth in your pool settings.
• Fixes & polish — Squashed the pink flash when swiping log rows, plus little log and maintenance touch-ups.

### 1.0.14 — 2026-07-28

- Metric or Imperial — set it once, everywhere. Measurement units are now a single app-wide setting. Pick your system and pool volume, dose amounts, inventory, water temperature, depth, and rainfall all follow — on every screen, including your logged history. Choose it at first-pool setup and change it anytime in Settings.
- Sharper chemistry accuracy — especially pH and acid dosing. More precise acid doses (including correct handling of dry acid), fixed metric dose amounts, and a forecast that now agrees with the dose calculator.
- Smarter pH-drift learning. The forecast now learns your pool's natural pH drift from more of your logged history — including days you added dry acid, which used to be discarded.
- Only real readings shown. Parameters you haven't tested no longer display estimated values as if they were measured, and calculated indices like CSI are shown as results, not editable fields.
- Leslie's: Total Chlorine is now available in manual entry, with updated chart parameters.

### 1.0.13 — 2026-07-23

- Chemical adds imported that are not tracked in inventory are now flagged in the log
- Fix: Multi-pool setups would drain inventory on certain chemicals when switching pools

### 1.0.12 — 2026-07-12

• More Accurate Salt Pool Forecasts — The Pro fitted forecast now weights your salt water generator's chlorine output across each fit interval, so FC and pH predictions better reflect how your cell run-time actually affects your pool over time.
• Sharper pH Predictions — Base and alkalinity additions are now factored into the pH fitting model instead of being skipped, giving Pro users pH forecasts that track their real dosing history more closely.
• Graceful Outages — Refined how the app handles weather and integration outages, with clearer messaging and steadier behavior when a service is temporarily unreachable.

### 1.0.11 — 2026-07-10

NEW
• Edit & Delete Log Entries — You can now edit or delete any entry in your maintenance log. Fix a typo, correct a dose amount, or remove an accidental entry — your history stays accurate.
• Choose Your Value Source — When calculating a dose or adding a chemical, you can now pick where each parameter value comes from (your latest reading or a manual entry), so what-if calculations use exactly the numbers you intend.

IMPROVEMENTS
• Indoor Pools — Under the TFP methodology, indoor pools now correctly target 0 ppm CYA, since there's no sunlight to protect against.
• Works Offline, Gracefully — PoolDrift now handles weather and integration outages smoothly. When a service is unreachable, the app keeps working with your saved data instead of showing errors.
• Reliable Forecast History — Your daily forecast snapshots now persist dependably across app launches.
• Faster, More Stable — Refreshed the underlying app platform and squashed a batch of small bugs for a smoother, more reliable experience.

BUG FIXES
• Total Alkalinity estimates now recalculate immediately when you change your pool volume.
• Fixed a bug where salt water generator (SWG) configuration changes could fail to save.

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