Comparison

Why AquaLink vs PFM Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Why AquaLink

Free

💼 Business

★ 5.05 ratingsView app →

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About

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.

Highlights

Product discovery for pool professionals
Pool automation product selection
Automation technology demonstration
Exclusively for pool industry experts

Features

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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.

About

PFM Tools

Features

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PFM Tools was developed by the world’s largest family of pool builders. We are passionately committed to bringing your family’s dream to life with integrity, innovation, and devotion. View our app with one of our national partners to learn more about our products.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PFM Tools at every 2 months against Why AquaLink's every 86 months. PFM Tools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Why AquaLink ships an update every 86 months, PFM Tools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

Why AquaLink versus PFM Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Why AquaLink	PFM Tools
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (5 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	5 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 86 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPad	iPad
Requires iOS	16.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	197 MB	621 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.	Premier Franchise Management

In-app purchases

None

Why AquaLink

No in-app purchases

None

PFM Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Why AquaLink free?

Why AquaLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is PFM Tools free?

PFM Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Why AquaLink or PFM Tools have ads?

Neither Why AquaLink nor PFM Tools shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Why AquaLink or PFM Tools?

Why AquaLink ships an update every 86 months, and PFM Tools every 2 months. Most recently, Why AquaLink was updated on June 10, 2026 and PFM Tools on September 17, 2026.