Comparison

WaterGuru vs Photon Matrix

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

Head to head
About

WaterGuru

This app provides comprehensive control over your pool's water chemistry. It helps maintain a safe environment by keeping out harmful contaminants and offers lab-grade analysis and treatment advice for simplified pool management.

Highlights
  • Pool water chemistry control
  • Harmful virus and bacteria prevention
  • Lab-grade analysis
  • Water treatment advice
  • Simplified pool management
Features
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Get ultimate control over your pool water chemistry with WaterGuru. Keep harmful viruses and bacteria out and simplify how you manage your pool forever. Rebuilt from the ground up, the next generation app includes all features you love and more, including lab grade analysis and water treatment advice.

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Photon Matrix

Features
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Intuitive Device Control No complicated menus or confusing settings. The main dashboard puts everything at your fingertips: switch between Standby, Scan, and Extermination modes with a single tap. Adjust the scanning angle and detection distance in real time to match any environment, whether you're protecting a quiet bedroom or a busy outdoor patio. Scheduled Protection That Thinks Ahead Set up to five independent daily schedules with custom modes and durations. Program the device to activate automatically at sunset when mosquitoes are most active and power down at sunrise. Each schedule can be toggled on or off individually, so your protection adapts to your routine — not the other way around. Multi-User & Multi-Device Management One device supports up to ten authorized users, and one account can manage up to ten devices. Every user must complete the built-in safety certification before gaining access, ensuring everyone in your household or team understands laser safety fundamentals. Fingerprint login provides quick, secure access without remembering passwords. Real-Time Safety Monitoring See exactly what your device sees. Monitor millimeter-wave radar status, vibration detection, and visual recognition — all from the app dashboard. Receive instant alerts when safety systems activate, and review what triggered them. Peace of mind comes standard. Firmware Updates That Keep You Ahead Receive over-the-air firmware updates directly through the app. Bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features arrive seamlessly — no cables, no computers, no hassle. Your device gets better over time. Comprehensive Device Management From the advanced settings panel, you can: Register and bind new devices to your account Manage Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections Configure device language and system time Access device information including serial number and firmware version Perform factory resets when needed

Screenshots

WaterGuru4 screens
Photon Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

WaterGuru and Photon Matrix are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WaterGuru versus Photon Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaterGuruPhoton Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (239 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings239 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaterGuru, IncPhoton Matrix Lab Limited

Bugs and requests

WaterGuru

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App notifications not working properly
  • Inability to upload pool photos
  • Inconsistent app performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set custom testing schedule
  • Measure salt levels
  • Provide more advice on adjusting water chemistry
  • Add hourly temperature readings

Photon Matrix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WaterGuru

No in-app purchases

None

Photon Matrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaterGuru free?
WaterGuru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photon Matrix free?
Photon Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WaterGuru or Photon Matrix have ads?
Neither WaterGuru nor Photon Matrix shows ads.

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