Comparison

Pentair Pool vs Guardian Access

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

Head to head
About

Pentair Pool

Manage your swimming pool system, monitor water chemistry, and receive instant status updates from a single dashboard. Control connected Pentair pool devices remotely for energy efficiency and peace of mind. Receive alerts for equipment or pool conditions to avoid costly service calls.

Highlights
  • Remote pool system control
  • Water chemistry monitoring
  • Instant status updates
  • 24/7 device monitoring
  • Equipment alerts
  • Energy-efficient solutions
Features
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Pentair Home is Now Pentair Pool! It's the same great app with a new name and logo. You'll continue to enjoy the functionality you know and love with a modern, refined look. Your app will continue functioning as it always has — seamlessly and reliably! Rule the Pool with Smart, Connected Pentair Products All in One Place The Pentair Pool app and its range of connected products makes managing your pool easier than ever. Control your swimming pool system, monitor water chemistry, and access instant status updates from one easy-to-use dashboard on your smart device. Enjoy energy-efficient solutions and peace of mind with remote monitoring anytime, anywhere. With the Pentair Pool app, you can: + Receive alerts sent directly to your phone and, if you choose, to your trusted pool professional. + Monitor your connected Pentair pool devices remotely, 24/7, to ensure peak performance. + Easily see when equipment or pool conditions need attention to avoid unnecessary and costly service calls. Compatible Pentair Pool & Spa Products: + IntelliCenter® Pool Control System + IntelliFlo3® Variable Speed & Flow Pump + IntelliVibe Pool & Spa Lights + IntelliSync® Pool Pump Control + ChemCheck® Water Quality Monitoring System + IntelliConnect® Pool Control System + Prowler® 930W Robotic Pool Cleaner + Color Sync™ Controller for Color LED Pool Lights Note: Product alerts, professional connectivity, and features are dependent on user settings and device capabilities. Internet connection, Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth® may be required. Some features may not be supported on all smart devices. Terms of Service and Privacy Notice apply.

About

Guardian Access

Remotely monitor and control your garage door with real-time video feeds. Features include motion detection, night vision, and scheduled recording. Compatible with select openers for convenient access from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Real-time garage door monitoring
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Night vision capabilities
  • Scheduled recording
  • Remote control for select openers
Features
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Monitor and control your garage door at real-time on your smartphone with the GUARDIAN IP camera, featuring standard functions including Motion-detection, Night-vision and scheduled recording etc. Built-in with remote control compatible with selected openers for your ease of access anytime and anywhere on your smartphone.

Screenshots

Pentair Pool4 screens
Guardian Access3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pentair Pool at 30% against Guardian Access's 0%. Pentair Pool also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Guardian Access's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pentair Pool versus Guardian Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPentair PoolGuardian Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.19.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPentair, Inc.Guardian Shanghai Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Pentair Pool

All ratings24,096 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews436 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative59.6%

Guardian Access

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pentair Pool

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate sensor readings
  • Scheduling and automation issues
  • Inability to delete or modify existing configurations

Requested features

4 requests
  • More scheduling and automation options
  • Improved integration with other smart home devices
  • Better data visualization and reporting
  • Ability to create user profiles and access controls

Guardian Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pentair Pool

No in-app purchases

None

Guardian Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pentair Pool free?
Pentair Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guardian Access free?
Guardian Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pentair Pool or Guardian Access have ads?
Neither Pentair Pool nor Guardian Access shows ads.

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