Comparison

PoolSense vs MyPoolGuy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Connects pool to smartphone
  • IoT device interface
  • Remote pool monitoring
  • Smart pool management
Features
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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.

About

MyPoolGuy

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MyPoolGuy is now completely FREE to download — the pool guy in your pocket, for every pool owner. Stop guessing what to put in your pool. Enter your water test readings and MyPoolGuy's dosing engine tells you exactly what to add and how much — for chlorine pools, salt water pools, bromine pools, and hot tubs. WATER TESTING MADE SIMPLE • Works with the test strips or liquid kit you already own — just enter your readings • Instant analysis of free chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, cyanuric acid, and salt • Clear, color-coded results you can actually understand EXACT CHEMICAL DOSING • Precise amounts based on your pool's volume — in pounds, ounces, or gallons • Chlorine, salt water, and bromine pools, plus hot tubs and spas • Step-by-step plans for common problems like algae and cloudy water • Know exactly what to buy before you walk into the store FIND A PRO • Locate pool service pros and retail pool supply stores near you • See ratings and reviews from other pool owners • Rate and review your own pool pro LOCAL DEALS • Participating local pool stores send deals and promos straight to the app SERVICE REPORTS & HISTORY • Keep a clean history of your water tests and service visits FULLY BILINGUAL • Every screen in English and Spanish — switch anytime FREE TO USE MyPoolGuy is free to download and free to use. An optional Pro subscription adds extras like trend charts and smart insights — the core toolkit stays free. Whether you're opening the pool for the season, fighting cloudy water, balancing a salt water pool, or keeping a hot tub crystal clear, MyPoolGuy gives you a straight answer in seconds. The pool guy in your pocket. Download free today.

Screenshots

PoolSense1 screens
MyPoolGuy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PoolSense at none against MyPoolGuy's 1. PoolSense also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). MyPoolGuy's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MyPoolGuy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. PoolSense asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PoolSense ships an update every 2 months, MyPoolGuy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
PoolSense versus MyPoolGuy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolSenseMyPoolGuy
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBernhard HeesenDubas Digital LLC

In-app purchases

None

PoolSense

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MyPoolGuy

Subscriptions1
  • MyPoolGuy Pro3 Months trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is PoolSense free?
PoolSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyPoolGuy free?
MyPoolGuy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PoolSense or MyPoolGuy have ads?
Neither PoolSense nor MyPoolGuy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoolSense or MyPoolGuy?
PoolSense ships an update every 2 months, and MyPoolGuy every 9 days. Most recently, PoolSense was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyPoolGuy on October 31, 2026.

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