Zocal vs PoolCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zocal
Easily track friends and family with live location sharing. Control who sees your location and for how long. Optimized for minimal battery usage, it keeps you connected on the go with real-time messaging.
- Live location sharing
- Control sharing duration and recipients
- Optimized for low battery usage
- Real-time location-based messaging
- Family and friend tracking
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Easy location tracking makes sure you can keep track of your friends and family. Share your live location with to stay in touch on the move. Remain in control of your location by choosing how long to share for and with whom. As a dedicated GPS tracker, Zocal’s location sharing is specifically optimized for your battery. Most users report minimal battery usage when Zocal is working in the background, enabling you to share location for however long you wish, with whoever you want without stress. With easy location sharing, stay connected wherever you go with real-time location-based messaging. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PoolCheck
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PoolCheck answers the question every pool family asks: who's at the pool? Whether you're packing up the kids or wondering if your friends are already there, PoolCheck gives you a live view of your pool community. Auto or manual — your choice. Turn on auto check-in and PoolCheck handles your arrivals and departures via geofence. Prefer not to share precise location? Manual mode works too — tap to check in when you arrive, tap to leave. Either way, your friends see who's at the pool. Plan ahead. Headed over later? Plan to Go lets friends know you're on your way so they can join you. Bring the family. Add family members and guests to your check-ins. Family members who join PoolCheck later link automatically by phone number. Friend-gated privacy. Your check-ins are only visible to your approved friends. Mute notifications from specific friends, or hide your activity from anyone on your list without unfriending them. Discover pools nearby. When adding a pool, PoolCheck shows pools already on the app within walking distance. Tap to join instantly — no codes, no owner approval. Delete your account anytime. Your data goes with it. Features: • Real-time friend activity feed • Auto check-in via geofencing OR manual tap-to-check-in • Plan to Go — share your arrival time • Family and guest tracking • Friend-gated privacy with mute and hide PoolCheck is free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PoolCheck at none against Zocal's 2. Zocal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Zocal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PoolCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zocal ships an update monthly, PoolCheck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zocal | PoolCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zocal, Inc. | Mash Dev LLC |
In-app purchases
Zocal
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Zocal Day Pass$1.99
PoolCheck
No in-app purchases
