Comparison

Neon Home vs PoolBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Neon Home

Features
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Smart Home App for controlling Siemens LOGO! and other Modbus controllers. The Neon Home App communicates with up to ten controllers either in the home network via WLAN or via the mobile phone network (dynDNS access required) simultaneously. For your home control we provide you with the following control packages, each of which fulfils a specific control task: Roller shutter control Blind control or external blind control Light control without dimming function Light control with dimming function Single room control Combine your packages as you wish and select the desired number of devices (roller blinds, venetian blinds, lamps, etc.). For the app you will receive a configuration file from us, which is designed exactly for the selected control packages. You will also receive an individual circuit diagram for your system. further information you will find here: Siemens LOGO! https://www.vorprogrammieren.de/

About

PoolBuddy

Features
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PoolBuddy is the assistant that takes care of your pool or spa water. It measures, understands and acts: it tells you exactly what to add and how much. • Measure with a photo. Photograph the test strip (next to the bottle, so the light doesn't fool it) or your drop test kit, and the AI reads chlorine, pH and the rest of the parameters. • Instant diagnosis and doses. Know whether the water is safe to swim in, and the approximate doses to fix it, in grams or ounces. • AI advisor. It analyzes your whole pool —parameters, weather and season— and gives you clear recommendations. • Advanced chemistry. Water balance (LSI index), combined chlorine, stabilizer adjustment, salt and more. • Built-in weather. It uses the sun, UV and temperature of your location to fine-tune filtration and alert you. • Everything in one place. "What to do today", tasks, product inventory, filter pressure, season opening/closing checklists, costs and trend charts. • Bluetooth probe input and Apple Watch app. Doses are approximate estimates; always follow the product label instructions.

Screenshots

Neon Home4 screens
PoolBuddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PoolBuddy at every 4 days against Neon Home's every 7 months. Neon Home's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

Neon Home ships an update every 7 months, PoolBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Neon Home versus PoolBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon HomePoolBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVorprogrammieren.deNetknow

In-app purchases

None

Neon Home

No in-app purchases

None

PoolBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neon Home free?
Neon Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PoolBuddy free?
PoolBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Neon Home or PoolBuddy have ads?
Neither Neon Home nor PoolBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neon Home or PoolBuddy?
Neon Home ships an update every 7 months, and PoolBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Neon Home was updated on October 14, 2026 and PoolBuddy on October 22, 2026.

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