Pentair Pool vs Wing & Barrel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote pool system control
- Water chemistry monitoring
- Instant status updates
- 24/7 device monitoring
- Equipment alerts
- Energy-efficient solutions
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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.
Wing & Barrel
Easily book shooting activities, view event calendars, and access a member directory. Manage your club experience by viewing statements, making payments, and staying updated with club news. Personalize your profile and connect with other members.
- Book shooting activities
- View event calendar
- Access member directory
- View and pay statements
- Read club newsfeed
- Update profile picture
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Download the Wing & Barrel app to easily: - Book Shooting Activity - View calendar of events and sign up - View member directory and contact info - View statements and make payments - View Club newsfeed - Update profile picture - And more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pentair Pool at 25K against Wing & Barrel's 6. Wing & Barrel's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wing & Barrel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pentair Pool has 25K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pentair Pool ships an update monthly, Wing & Barrel every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pentair Pool | Wing & Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (25K ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pentair, Inc. | HUNT Kenwood-bpsc club, llc |
Customer experience
Pentair Pool
Wing & Barrel
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
Wing & Barrel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pentair Pool
No in-app purchases
Wing & Barrel
No in-app purchases
