PoolControl vs Nextpool PILOT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
Nextpool PILOT
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Nextpool PILOT is a simple and intuitive connected solution that enables automated pool management and control from a mobile application. With Nextpool PILOT, treat yourself to... ...peace of mind Benefit from automated filtration and treatment management. Receive notifications in the event of problems and protect pool equipment. ...comfort Control your equipment (heat pump, lighting, etc.) easily and act quickly from your mobile, tablet or computer. ...savings Optimised filtration times, controlled treatment and programming adapted to your use (heat pump, etc.). The NextPool Pilot application allows you to: - Automatically manage your filtration and water treatment equipment; monitor the quality of your bathing water in real time (chlorine, pH, temperature, etc.). - Control auxiliary equipment (lighting, heat pump, robot, counter-current swimming, etc.); protect your hydraulic installation against the risk of frost. - Get advice on how to maintain your water. This application is compatible with the connected pool modules in the NextPool Pilot range.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nextpool PILOT at every 2 months against PoolControl's every 25 months. PoolControl's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
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, Nextpool PILOT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolControl | Nextpool PILOT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microdos srl | AS Pool |
In-app purchases
PoolControl
No in-app purchases
Nextpool PILOT
No in-app purchases
