Comparison

Hoist Checker vs Poolware

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

Head to head
About

Hoist Checker

Features
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Hoist Checker Asset Tracking for Service centres Platform works the way Service Managers need to put all the information you need right where you need itΒ­β€”at your fingertips.

About

Poolware

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This is a companion app for Poolware.cloud service. ==== About Poolware Poolware is a cloud-based solution designed for pool professionals. Β  Poolware consists of a pool water analysis module to assist with pool water testing, plus a powerful service scheduling module developed to help store managers organise their service team. Connect your pool water testing photometer, send the results to Poolware, it will analyse the results and tell you which chemicals to recommend, the exact dosage, the order of addition and why. Its water analysis module cleverly takes into consideration multiple pool chemical interactions and its combined effect to provide more precise chemical dosage recommendations.Β  There is the option of the addition of customer observations such as cloudy water, green pool and bather comfort to help staff with troubleshooting. Pool service staff are also in control of which chemical recommendations are printed on the water test sheet and remove what they believe is not necessary.Β  A 360-degree view of customer’s services, water test activity, service history and installed pool equipment, allows the service team to deliver exceptional customer service. - Integration with and WaterLink pool water testing photometers - Customer database, that includes customer’s relevant details, complete pool profile that consists of all water test history. - Data is securely stored and easily accessible via multiple search parameters. ==== Note: Requires an active account on https://www.poolware.cloud

Screenshots

Hoist Checker4 screens
Poolware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Poolware at every 6 months against Hoist Checker's every 14 months. Hoist Checker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoist Checker ships an update every 14 months, Poolware every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Hoist Checker versus Poolware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoist CheckerPoolware
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam HarrisonWaterco

In-app purchases

None

Hoist Checker

No in-app purchases

None

Poolware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoist Checker free?
Hoist Checker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poolware free?
Poolware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hoist Checker or Poolware have ads?
Neither Hoist Checker nor Poolware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoist Checker or Poolware?
Hoist Checker ships an update every 14 months, and Poolware every 6 months. Most recently, Hoist Checker was updated on October 7, 2026 and Poolware on October 14, 2026.

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