Comparison

DataWater vs PoolControl

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

Head to head

About

DataWater

Features

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DataWater es una aplicación que complementa un sofisticado sistema de monitorización en tiempo real. Permite visualizar de forma rápida y sencilla el estado actual de los niveles de agua y cloro de uno o varios depósitos, parámetros de calidad como ph o cloro libre en agua. También se puede realizar un control manual o automático de bombeos, apertura y cierre de válvulas e integrar contadores de agua. Además puedes usarla como herramienta de análisis estadístico a través de un potente visor de históricos. Cuenta también con un sistema de alarmas instantáneas, que notifican al usuario cuando ocurre un problema, por ejemplo: que el nivel de agua desciende por debajo de un mínimo establecido. A mayores también permite llevar un control centralizado de abastecimientos de agua.

About

PoolControl

Features

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App created for monitoring pH and Rx pumps installed in your swimming pool. Simple and user-friendly app that allows you to view the values of measurements, dosing and alarms in real time. Historical measurement charts up to 30 days.

Screenshots

DataWater4 screens

PoolControl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DataWater at every 3 months against PoolControl's every 25 months. 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

DataWater ships an update every 3 months, PoolControl every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

DataWater versus PoolControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	DataWater	PoolControl
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months — better	Every 25 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	28 MB	27 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	DATA MONITORING S.L.	Microdos srl

In-app purchases

None

DataWater

No in-app purchases

None

PoolControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DataWater free?

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

Is PoolControl free?

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

Do DataWater or PoolControl have ads?

Neither DataWater nor PoolControl shows ads.

Which is updated more often, DataWater or PoolControl?

DataWater ships an update every 3 months, and PoolControl every 25 months. Most recently, DataWater was updated on September 9, 2026 and PoolControl on September 8, 2026.