Orenda vs ElementShift
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.
ElementShift
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The app features a task creation/completion mechanism, combined with a focus timer designed to motivate ADD/ADHD minds to focus in short bursts to accomplish small goals. There is a gamification of task completion that awards points for task completion. As the points build up, users level up and gain access to new app features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ElementShift at every 5 days against Orenda's monthly. 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, ElementShift every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orenda | ElementShift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (478 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 478 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasa Inc. | Michael Kiesler |
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)
ElementShift
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orenda
No in-app purchases
ElementShift
No in-app purchases
