Comparison

iopool vs Gecko

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

Head to head
About

iopool

This app helps pool owners manage their water treatment with continuous analysis from a smart probe. It provides step-by-step guidance for product additions and intelligent recommendations for maintenance, eliminating the need for manual inventory checks.

Highlights
  • Continuous water analysis
  • Automated product addition notifications
  • Step-by-step treatment guidance
  • Intelligent maintenance recommendations
  • Product inventory and quantity management
  • Pool health monitoring
Features
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The iopool application allows pool owners to manage their water treatment themselves. The EcO probe analyzes the water continuously and the application displays the results of the analyses. When an addition of products is necessary, the user is notified. The application explains step by step the steps to follow for optimal efficiency and safety. Thanks to iopool's intelligent recommendation engine and its application, users no longer need to worry about managing inventory and quantity of maintenance products. These products have been selected by iopool for their efficiency, in partnership with a university research center. The iopool application is the best companion for users of a private pool. The application makes it possible to know at any time the state of health of the pool, forgetting the chore of weekly strips.

About

Gecko

Control your spa remotely to ensure it's always ready for you. Adjust temperature, lights, and pumps, and receive guidance for water care and energy efficiency. Enjoy a simpler, more intuitive spa experience.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • Adjust spa lights
  • Control spa pumps
  • Water care guidance
  • Energy usage monitoring
  • Set spa routines
Features
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Smarter Spa Living Starts Here Your spa is ready. Water is clear. Temperature is perfect. All that’s left is to step in and look at the sky. Everything else is taken care of. 1. ''Arrive in the moment'' No waiting. No setup. On your way home or already inside, everything is within reach. A few taps, and your spa is exactly how you want it. - Set your ideal temperature before you step in - Adjust lights to match your mood - Control your pumps and key functions 2. ''Let go of water care'' No color charts. No second guessing. Just clean, balanced water. Ready when you are. Everything is in one place, with a clear status you understand instantly. - Check and test your water at a glance - Follow simple, tailored chemical dosing guidance - Get notified before something’s off* 3. ''Energy that works quietly in the background'' Your spa adapts to your life. It's warm when you need it. It saves when you don’t. - Understand your energy use and savings - Set routines that fit your lifestyle - Reduce energy when your spa is idle 4. ''Everything feels simpler'' Less to think about. More to enjoy. The app is designed to stay out of the way, so you can stay in the moment. - Simplified navigation - Faster access to what matters - A more intuitive experience overall Because spa time should feel like spa time Download the Gecko app. Requirements Requires in.touch 3 or in.touch 3+ *Water monitoring features require Gecko waterlab (probe and in.touch 3+)

Screenshots

iopool4 screens
Gecko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iopool at 60% against Gecko's 10%. iopool also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.9). Gecko's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iopool holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of iopool's written reviews are positive against 10% of Gecko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iopool ships an update every 2 weeks, Gecko every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iopool versus Gecko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriopoolGecko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (94 ratings) — better1.9 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better9.8% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIopoolGecko Alliance

Customer experience

iopool

All ratings90 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative32.0%

Gecko

All ratings50 ratings
Positive18.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative80.4%

In-app purchases

None

iopool

No in-app purchases

None

Gecko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iopool free?
iopool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gecko free?
Gecko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iopool or Gecko?
iopool is rated higher. iopool averages 4.3 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Gecko averages 1.9 from 50 ratings.
Do iopool or Gecko have ads?
iopool shows ads; Gecko does not.
Which is updated more often, iopool or Gecko?
iopool ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gecko every 3 weeks. Most recently, iopool was updated on September 20, 2026 and Gecko on September 18, 2026.

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