Comparison

HPOWER vs Davey Lifeguard

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

Head to head
About

HPOWER

Control your pool's water purifier and lights remotely via Bluetooth. Monitor system status, set schedules for filtering and lighting, and receive alerts for pump issues.

Highlights
  • Manual water purifier control
  • Pool light scheduling
  • System status monitoring
  • Filtering and lighting cycle tracking
  • Pump problem detection
Features
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HPOWER is a new way to control your pool. It allows you to manage the TPM-pool pool controller using only your smartphone, thanks to the integrated Bluetooth connection. With this app, you can: - Start the water purifier manually. - Turn the pool lights on or off, allowing you to select the time. - Check the TPM-pool controller clock, the start and end times of each filtering or lighting cycle, and the duration of each cycle. - Check the on/off status of the water purifier and lights. - Detect any problems with the water purifier pump.

About

Davey Lifeguard

This application allows for remote monitoring and control of residential pool chemistry. Users can view water balance, adjust chemical levels, and receive real-time notifications about their pool's status and temperature. It also provides troubleshooting tips and recommendations for maintaining optimal water conditions.

Highlights
  • Remote pool chemistry monitoring
  • Adjust water balance and chemistry
  • Pre-set mode switching
  • Troubleshoot chemistry issues
  • Salt addition recommendations
  • Monitor pool temperature
Features
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Davey Lifeguard is a complete chemistry control system for residential pools. When connected to this fully integrated app, users can remote monitor and control their pool. Real time notifications are sent to the app regarding the status of the connected Davey Lifeguard Chemistry controller as well as the condition of the pool water. Davey Lifeguard App Features: - View your water balance and adjust chemistry - Switch between simple, pre-set modes - Troubleshoot chemistry issues with simple recommendations - Receive recommendations on how much salt to add to the water to maintain optimum levels - Monitor pool temperature

Screenshots

HPOWER4 screens
Davey Lifeguard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Davey Lifeguard at 13% against HPOWER's 0%. Davey Lifeguard also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HPOWER versus Davey Lifeguard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHPOWERDavey Lifeguard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews12.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToscano Linea Electronica SLDavey

Customer experience

HPOWER

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Davey Lifeguard

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral31.3%
Negative56.3%

In-app purchases

None

HPOWER

No in-app purchases

None

Davey Lifeguard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HPOWER free?
HPOWER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Davey Lifeguard free?
Davey Lifeguard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HPOWER or Davey Lifeguard have ads?
Neither HPOWER nor Davey Lifeguard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HPOWER or Davey Lifeguard?
HPOWER ships an update every 3 months, and Davey Lifeguard every 3 months. Most recently, HPOWER was updated on September 16, 2026 and Davey Lifeguard on September 21, 2026.

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