Why AquaLink vs POOL360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Why AquaLink
This tool helps pool professionals discover the ideal automation products for their needs. Explore product options and experience a demonstration of pool automation technology.
- Product discovery for pool professionals
- Pool automation product selection
- Automation technology demonstration
- Exclusively for pool industry experts
Read full descriptionHide full description
EXCLUSIVELY FOR POOL PROFESSIONALS Unlock the potential of AquaLink pool automation with our 'Why AquaLink; tool. Find the right product for you and experience the pool automation demo.
POOL360
Access product information, pricing, and availability for pool supplies on demand. Order ahead, schedule pickups, compare items, and view schematics. Streamline your business by expediting sales center visits or opt for direct shipping.
- On-demand product access
- Real-time pricing and availability
- Order ahead and schedule pickup
- Compare products and pricing
- View schematics and parts
- Full product catalog
Read full descriptionHide full description
Have the power of products, pricing, and availability on-demand! This app is made for the pool360 customer. Order ahead, schedule pick-up, compare products/pricing, view schematics/parts, and checkout at any time. Utlizing the app will enhance your business by expediting your trip in the sales center or choose to ship your products. The full product catalog is available in the app. Download today and login.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Why AquaLink at 5.0 against POOL360's 2.1. POOL360's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 86 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Why AquaLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOL360 has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Why AquaLink ships an update every 86 months, POOL360 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Why AquaLink | POOL360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 2.1 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 86 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. | Pool Corporation |
Customer experience
Why AquaLink
POOL360
In-app purchases
Why AquaLink
No in-app purchases
POOL360
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Why AquaLink free?
Is POOL360 free?
Which has better reviews, Why AquaLink or POOL360?
Do Why AquaLink or POOL360 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Why AquaLink or POOL360?
Other comparisons
