# Pool Brain vs Paythepoolman+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Paythepoolman+ at free against Pool Brain's paid. Paythepoolman+ also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Pool Brain's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (258 vs 30). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Pool Brain against 3.9 for Paythepoolman+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Brain has 258 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Pool Brain's written reviews are positive against 60% of Paythepoolman+'s.

Pool Brain ships an update weekly, Paythepoolman+ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Brain | Paythepoolman+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-brain/id1477150635/reviews)** | [3.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paythepoolman-plus/id1537410557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 142 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pool Brain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261361060) | [PAYTHEPOOLMAN, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496654537) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-brain/id1477150635)

Streamline pool service operations with automated job data analysis and alerts. Manage routes, track equipment, and monitor costs efficiently, even without a signal. Ensures thorough service with guided workflows and unskippable checklists.

**Highlights:** Automated job data analysis, Route optimization, Chemical dosing instructions, Equipment tracking, Guided workflow, Cost tracking, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paythepoolman+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paythepoolman-plus/id1537410557)

Streamline pool service operations with features like offline mode, shopping lists with images, repair logging, and automated service proofs. Track employee time, chemical usage, and customer history to improve efficiency and customer communication.

**Highlights:** Offline mode, Shopping list with images, Repair logging and requests, Automated proof of service, Chemical usage tracking, Employee time tracking, Route tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Brain free?

Pool Brain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paythepoolman+ free?

Paythepoolman+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pool Brain or Paythepoolman+?

Pool Brain is rated higher. Pool Brain averages 4.0 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Paythepoolman+ averages 3.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Pool Brain or Paythepoolman+ have ads?

Neither Pool Brain nor Paythepoolman+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Brain or Paythepoolman+?

Pool Brain ships an update weekly, and Paythepoolman+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pool Brain was updated on September 21, 2026 and Paythepoolman+ on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*