Comparison

PoolControl vs Steinbach APPcontrol

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

Head to head

About

PoolControl

Features

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App created for monitoring pH and Rx pumps installed in your swimming pool. Simple and user-friendly app that allows you to view the values of measurements, dosing and alarms in real time. Historical measurement charts up to 30 days.

About

Steinbach APPcontrol

Control your automatic swimming pool cleaner via Bluetooth. This app allows for seamless operation and management of your pool cleaning device.

Highlights

Bluetooth connectivity
Control swimming pool cleaner
Manage automatic cleaning

Features

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Die Steinbach Appcontrol App dient zur Kontrolle und Steuerung des automatischen Schwimmbadreinigers APPcontrol. Die Verbindung erfolgt mittels Bluetooth. Steinbach Appcontrol is a Bluetooth control APP used to control swimming pool cleaner of type APPcontrol.

Screenshots

PoolControl3 screens

Steinbach APPcontrol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Steinbach APPcontrol at every 6 months against PoolControl's every 25 months. Steinbach APPcontrol also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PoolControl ships an update every 25 months, Steinbach APPcontrol every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

PoolControl versus Steinbach APPcontrol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PoolControl	Steinbach APPcontrol
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 25 months	Every 6 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	9.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	27 MB	2 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Microdos srl	WYBOTICS CO.,LTD

In-app purchases

None

PoolControl

No in-app purchases

None

Steinbach APPcontrol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PoolControl free?

PoolControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Steinbach APPcontrol free?

Steinbach APPcontrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do PoolControl or Steinbach APPcontrol have ads?

Neither PoolControl nor Steinbach APPcontrol shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PoolControl or Steinbach APPcontrol?

PoolControl ships an update every 25 months, and Steinbach APPcontrol every 6 months. Most recently, PoolControl was updated on September 23, 2026 and Steinbach APPcontrol on September 22, 2026.