PoolSense vs MarsBMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PoolSense
This app provides a smartphone interface for a smart IoT device that connects your swimming pool to your mobile phone. Monitor and manage your pool remotely through this intuitive application.
- Connects pool to smartphone
- IoT device interface
- Remote pool monitoring
- Smart pool management
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App interface to the Poolsense device. The Poolsense device is a state of the art IOT device that connects your pool to your smart phone.
MarsBMS
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MarsBMS is a powerful and easy-to-use app designed for intelligent lithium battery systems. Connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to monitor your battery anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Monitoring Stay informed with live data, including State of Charge (SOC), voltage, current, temperature, charge/discharge status, protection status, balancing status, and individual cell voltages. Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Connectivity Connect locally via Bluetooth or access your system remotely over Wi-Fiβflexible for both on-site and off-site monitoring. Global Language Support Supports 9 languages: Chinese, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, French, Persian and Ukrainian Fast & Lightweight Optimized for speed and efficiency with a clean interface and minimal data usage. Secure by Design Read-only system architecture ensures your battery settings remain protectedβno risk of accidental changes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MarsBMS at daily against PoolSense's every 2 months. PoolSense's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PoolSense ships an update every 2 months, MarsBMS daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolSense | MarsBMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bernhard Heesen | εζ ζ’ |
In-app purchases
PoolSense
No in-app purchases
MarsBMS
No in-app purchases
