PoolControl vs Wifipool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PoolControl
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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.
Wifipool
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Welcome to the wifipool app, which will allow you to view and control your swimming pool. MODULAR AND FLEXIBLE SETUP Using our Wifi pH, Redox, temperature, level flow โฆ sensors, you can consult the status of your pool via your mobile phone anywhere anytime. Using our smart plugs, you can also start / stop your pool equipment 24/7 worldwide. The app also makes it possible to automatically start-stop your pool equipment based on the sensor input. It is possible te start /stop with a wifi plug timer the filter pump at the desired frequency So you can start a pH adjustment pump when the wifi pH sensor indicates that the pH needs adjustment. You can start your heat pump when the pool water is starting to be cold or start/stop your UV lamp when the flow sensor indicatest hat the filter pump is running etc โฆ . As the app works modular, it is possible to start small using one sensor and one plug, and gradually extend to a fully automated wifi pool control. GEAT INTERFACE With the WIFIPOOL wheel, you can get a overview of all the pool parameters just in a couple of swipes. The pool values are recorded, and can be viewed and analysed. Automation setting scan be modified and adjusted easily via your mobile phone. COST SAVING The Wifipool smart plugs have a power measurement, and will allow the user to optimise the power consumption of the filtration and heating. Thanks to wifipool pH and Redox electrodes and easy pH / chlorine feed pumps a automated woter treatment becomes very cheap. Compared to other apps, you will be able to use the Wifipool on any pool equipment, independant of the manufacturer, so no need for specialised expensive control equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wifipool at monthly against PoolControl's every 25 months. PoolControl's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PoolControl ships an update every 25 months, Wifipool monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolControl | Wifipool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microdos srl | Beniferro BV |
In-app purchases
PoolControl
No in-app purchases
Wifipool
No in-app purchases









