Orenda vs Pool Xpert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orenda
This app helps you master pool chemistry by accurately calculating chemical dosages and balancing water based on the LSI. It offers a user-friendly experience for both novices and professionals, including a volume estimator and educational videos.
- Chemical dosing calculator
- LSI water balancing
- Pool volume estimator
- User-friendly interface
- Educational videos
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Master pool chemistry with the Orenda pool chemical dosing calculator. Measure pool chemicals accurately while balancing water chemistry according to the LSI. The Orenda App is a swimming pool calculator with a user friendly experience, and makes pool chemistry easier than ever. Try the new pool volume estimator and watch Orenda videos in the app. A pool chemical calculator that allows a novice to dose chemicals as accurately as a professional pool operator.
Pool Xpert
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Piscina Natural presenta un sistema de automatización y monitoreo a distancia, pensado para aquellos usuarios que desean conocer el estado del agua en todo momento y mantenerla de manera automática. El sistema envía notificaciones según los niveles elegidos y brinda la capacidad de corregir los valores químicos mediante la dosificación automatizada de productos tradicionales (cloro líquido, reductor de ph). De esta manera se evitan riesgos para la salud de los bañistas y permite tener la pileta en valores ideales siempre, además de simplificar las tareas de mantenimiento.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Orenda at monthly against Pool Xpert's every 3 months. Pool Xpert's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Orenda ships an update monthly, Pool Xpert every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orenda | Pool Xpert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (476 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 476 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasa Inc. | Piscina Natural SRL |
Bugs and requests
Orenda
Reported bugs
4 issues- Desired levels changing when inputting current values
- Metric system not functioning as expected
- Slider feature for inputting readings is slow and frustrating
- App not optimized for all iPhone screen sizes
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to save pool volume and desired levels
- Option to log pool history and track trends
- Integration with pool chemical monitors
- Ability to set custom chemical concentrations
- Support for more languages (e.g., Chinese)
Pool Xpert
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orenda
No in-app purchases
Pool Xpert
No in-app purchases
