Comparison

PoolControl vs Trombone Level

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Trombone Level

Features
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Check your trombone playing level and evaluate with a score

Screenshots

PoolControl3 screens
Trombone Level1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PoolControl at none against Trombone Level's shown. PoolControl also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Trombone Level's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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, Trombone Level every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
PoolControl versus Trombone Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolControlTrombone Level
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrodos srlHideaki Uchikoshi

In-app purchases

None

PoolControl

No in-app purchases

None

Trombone Level

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PoolControl free?
PoolControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trombone Level free?
Trombone Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PoolControl or Trombone Level have ads?
Trombone Level shows ads; PoolControl does not.
Which is updated more often, PoolControl or Trombone Level?
PoolControl ships an update every 25 months, and Trombone Level every 2 weeks. Most recently, PoolControl was updated on October 10, 2026 and Trombone Level on September 29, 2026.

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