Comparison

MyDolphin Plus vs Pooli

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

Head to head
About

MyDolphin Plus

Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Schedule cleaning cycles, use voice commands, and even create custom LED light shows. Enjoy a pristine pool with effortless management.

Highlights
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Voice control via Siri
  • Schedule cleaning modes
  • Initiate robot ascent
  • Name your robot
  • Create LED light shows
Features
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Welcome to Maytronics! You are the proud owner of the Dolphin robotic pool cleaner. Now let's make sure you enjoy the full experience. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is designed to make sure you have a clean pool, and crystal-clear pool water. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus' app gives you complete control over what the robot does and the way it does it. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is connected to your mobile using Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® so you can control it from anywhere at any time! You can use your mobile, or voice control to send your robot out to clean and tell it when to stop. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus App allows you to: * Control your pool cleaner from anywhere at any time. * Voice control it via Siri® * Setup timer and cleaning modes * Tell the robot to climb up to the surface for easy pickup * Name your robot * Drive it around, just for fun * Create an underwater LED show * And much more. Some features may vary between different Dolphin models. Plus, we have the most fantastic customer care team that is always there for you. Contact us for anything you need.

About

Pooli

This app helps you maintain a clean and safe pool or spa with smart testing, tailored advice, and customized task lists. It offers advanced AI for instant feedback, problem resolution guidance, and comprehensive sanitization support. Track multiple pools, manage inventory, and even collaborate with others for effortless pool care.

Highlights
  • Smart water testing with manual entry or strip scanning
  • Interactive Calcite Saturation Index (CSI) tool
  • Tailored reports and expert maintenance advice
  • Advanced AI for instant pool questions
  • Customized task lists and reminders
  • Multi-pool and spa management
  • Chemical inventory tracking with restock reminders
Features
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Embark on your pool care journey with Pooli, the comprehensive, user-friendly app that transforms every user into a pool care expert. With a range of high-value features, Pooli ensures safe, clean, and enjoyable swimming all year round. Top Features: 1. Smart Testing: Use your favorite water test method and open the Pooli app. Manually enter the results or join the Pool Club to scan your test strip with your phone's camera. 2. Interactive CSI Tool: Utilize our interactive Calcite Saturation Index (CSI) tool for understanding and preventing potential issues. 3. Tailored Reports & Advice: Receive detailed pool water quality reports and expert maintenance advice catered to your pool size and type. 4. Advanced AI: Get instant feedback on your pool questions with our cutting-edge AI system. 5. Customized Task Lists: Enjoy tailored task lists, reminders, and user-defined water chemistry targets specific to your pool or spa needs. 6. Multi-Pool Management: Effortlessly track and manage multiple pools or spas. 7. Problem Resolution: Get guidance for identifying and resolving pool issues. 8. Comprehensive Sanitization Support: Support for all primary sanitization methods, complete with custom targets, dosages, and recommendations. 9. Analysis Tools: Use our tools to graph and analyze chemical levels and usage over time, calculate actual chemical demand, and optimize shock/sanitization schedules. 10. Chemical Atlas & Shop: Access our integrated atlas of chemicals and solutions, along with a shop for discounted testing and equipment. 11. Collaborative Tools: Team up with service providers or family members on pool maintenance. 12. Record Keeping: Maintain complete records of pool water tests and maintenance tasks and equipment readings. 13. Inventory Tracking and Sharing: Keep track of your chemical, equipment, and supply inventory with restock reminders. 14. Customizable Profiles: Share your pool and spa information through customizable user profiles. 15. Cost Calculators: Track your savings on chemicals and equipment, and monitor water consumption and potential leaks. 16. Gamified Experience: Have fun with pool care through our monthly high scores and achievement badges. 17. Offline Functionality: Access key features and information even without an internet connection. How Pooli Works: Using Pooli is as easy as a few taps on your screen. Simply open the app, use a test your pool water, and input the results manually or via Pooli's simple and accurate test strip scanning technology. Pooli then provides you with a detailed report and expert advice on maintaining your pool. You'll get customized task lists and reminders based on your pool's specific needs. Pooli even offers a collaborative feature to work with service providers or family members on pool maintenance. With Pooli, pool care becomes a breeze! Experience peace of mind knowing you're maintaining safe and clean water. Dive into a better pool care experience with Pooli today!

Screenshots

MyDolphin Plus4 screens
Pooli4 screens

Verdict

The call

MyDolphin Plus and Pooli both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Pooli's written reviews are positive against 20% of MyDolphin Plus's. Pooli also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). MyDolphin Plus's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (8.9K vs 369). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MyDolphin Plus against 4.6 for Pooli. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin Plus has 8.9K ratings behind it against 369, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of MyDolphin Plus's written reviews are positive against 87% of Pooli's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyDolphin Plus ships an update every 2 months, Pooli every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyDolphin Plus versus Pooli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDolphin PlusPooli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.9K ratings) — better4.6 (369 ratings)
Positive reviews19.7% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.9K — better369
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaytronicsPooli, Inc.

Customer experience

MyDolphin Plus

All ratings8,879 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews813 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative72.2%

Pooli

All ratings369 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.0%

User reviews

MyDolphin Plus

From 8.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⚡ Fast cleaning performance
  • 🤖 Efficient robot operation
  • 🧹 Excellent pool cleaning
  • 📱 Convenient app control
  • 🕰️ Useful scheduling options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 📵 Unreliable app functionality
  • 🔁 Constant need to re-login/reconnect
  • 🕰️ Slow app response times
  • 🚫 Limited app features/customization

Pooli

From 369 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for maintaining pool/spa
  • 💡 Customizable features
  • 👍 Accurate water chemistry calculations
  • 👍 Useful reminders and tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent test strip scanning
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app

Bugs and requests

MyDolphin Plus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Inability to connect to robot via app
  • Inconsistent app performance after updates
  • Scheduled cleaning cycles not working as expected
  • Manual control features not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • More flexible scheduling options
  • Ability to monitor cleaning history remotely
  • Enhanced manual control/navigation in app
  • Automatic notifications for completed cycles

Pooli

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inventory management issues
  • Reminders triggering at inconvenient times

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add equipment details and service history
  • Integration with calendar apps for reminders
  • More customization options for ideal water levels
  • Improved test strip scanning accuracy

In-app purchases

None

MyDolphin Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Pooli

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyDolphin Plus free?
MyDolphin Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pooli free?
Pooli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyDolphin Plus or Pooli?
MyDolphin Plus is rated higher. MyDolphin Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Pooli averages 4.6 from 369 ratings.
Do MyDolphin Plus or Pooli have ads?
Neither MyDolphin Plus nor Pooli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDolphin Plus or Pooli?
MyDolphin Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Pooli every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyDolphin Plus was updated on October 2, 2026 and Pooli on September 29, 2026.

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