PoolControl vs Suritec FRED
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.
Suritec FRED
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With the Suritec app, you have easy, real-time control of your FR.ED early warning system while on the go: Simply connect your alarm system to the app via the Suritec HUB and keep an eye on the current status at all times, receive notifications in the event of alarms and faults, and control important functions via your smartphone. Application does not have in-app purchases products and does not have ads. Application requires a paid monthly subscription. After acquiring a monthly subscription, the app has a full functionality with no restrictions. Acquiring the monthly subscription is done by pressing the button with title "Monatliche Abrechnung", which is also the title of service, and it will redirect to the next step in the process of buying a monthly subscription. The required payment is written on the button (price in Euro currency). For accessing Promo Code use button Promo Code einlosen. For accessing the app in Demo Mode use button Kostenlos tested (Demo Modus). For restoring the purchase use button Kauf wiederherstellen. For Terms Of Use (EULA) use button Lizenzvertrag (EULA). For Privacy Policy use button Datenschutzerklarung. Features at a glance • Push notifications in the event of an alarm, fault, or tampering • Display the current status and mode • Arm and disarm with a tap • Trigger a panic alarm even while on the go • Access the event log and history • Assign individual names to accessory modules • Control up to three FR.ED systems simultaneously Thanks to an encrypted connection via the Suritec HUB and communication exclusively using the mobile network, remote access is optimally protected. This way, you always have an eye on your home – simply smarter, simply safer. Requirements • Suritec early warning system FR.ED 2.0 (software version V9_F911 or newer) • Suritec HUB with active SIM card and mobile connection Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://suri-tec.de/datenschutz/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PoolControl at none against Suritec FRED's 1. PoolControl also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). Suritec FRED's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 25 months). On price and ads 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. Suritec FRED sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. PoolControl asks for nothing beyond the download.
PoolControl ships an update every 25 months, Suritec FRED every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolControl | Suritec FRED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microdos srl | Suritec Systems GmbH |
In-app purchases
PoolControl
No in-app purchases
Suritec FRED
- Monatliche Abrechnung$8.991 Month
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