Comparison

Pentair Pool vs Excuse Craft

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

Excuse Craft

Features
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Never get stuck on what to say again. Excuse Craft helps you quickly create polite, natural messages for those moments when you need to cancel, decline, or respond without overthinking. Whether it’s work, social plans, or an awkward situation, just pick a context and tone, and get a ready-to-send message in seconds.

Screenshots

Pentair Pool4 screens
Excuse Craft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pentair Pool at none against Excuse Craft's 1. Pentair Pool also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. Excuse Craft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pentair Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pentair Pool versus Excuse Craft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPentair PoolExcuse Craft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPentair, Inc.Artur Bujdoso

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

Excuse Craft

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pentair Pool

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Excuse Craft

One-time1
  • Excuse Craft$3.99

Questions

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

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