# Pool Chem Calculator vs Remote Papi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Papi at 100% against Pool Chem Calculator's 36%. Remote Papi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Pool Chem Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pool Chem Calculator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Remote Papi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Papi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Chem Calculator has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Pool Chem Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote Papi's.

Pool Chem Calculator ships an update weekly, Remote Papi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Chem Calculator | Remote Papi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-chem-calculator/id1453351222/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-papi-tv-remote/id6817022646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gunter Business Solutions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453351221) | [Arturo Pineda](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817022648) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Chem Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-chem-calculator/id1453351222)

This app helps manage pool chemistry with 24 specialized calculators for dosing, pH, and more. It features a customizable maintenance calendar, equipment tracking, and easy report sharing for up to 100 pools. Ideal for maintaining a clean and swim-ready pool.

**Highlights:** 24 precision pool chemical calculators, Customizable maintenance calendar with notifications, Equipment tracking and management, Multi-user pool sharing, Professional report builder, Smart pool route mapping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Pool Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


### Remote Papi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-papi-tv-remote/id6817022646)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, access apps, and use your phone's keyboard for typing. Offers advanced features like custom scenes and a simplified mode for easy use.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, App launching and keyboard input, Customizable scenes for multi-step actions, Simplified mode for easy operation, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island controls, Volume button integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Autumn Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro New Year Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Halloween Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Xmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sports Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remote Papi Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Style Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Skins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Chem Calculator free?

Pool Chem Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Papi free?

Remote Papi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pool Chem Calculator or Remote Papi?

Remote Papi is rated higher. Pool Chem Calculator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Remote Papi averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pool Chem Calculator or Remote Papi have ads?

Pool Chem Calculator shows ads; Remote Papi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Chem Calculator or Remote Papi?

Pool Chem Calculator ships an update weekly, and Remote Papi every 2 days. Most recently, Pool Chem Calculator was updated on November 11, 2026 and Remote Papi on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*