NPT Backyard vs SopremaPool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NPT Backyard
Visualize your dream pool in your own backyard using augmented reality. This app offers stunning 4k graphics, advanced lighting, and realistic water simulations to help you design and preview your perfect pool.
- Augmented Reality pool visualization
- 4k graphics
- Realistic lighting effects
- Advanced water systems
- Design your dream pool
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This application will no longer be available. Existing users will be required to upgrade to the new version and when opened, Users will be directed to our Website.
SopremaPool
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It allows to view the collection of SOPREMA reinforced membranes for pools and create the pool of your dreams thanks to the configurator. The menu consists of: > COLLECTIONS Discover our complete range and see the outcome of each model immersed in the water. > CONFIGURE YOUR POOL Thanks to the configurator, you will be able to customize a pool virtually by selecting from an infinity of colors and designs membrane, and other options in the pool environment, to get as close to the final result of your project as possible. With this configurator, you can see how the pool is empty, with water, with sunlight and even at night. > DOCUMENTATION With this section you will have easy and direct access to all the commercial documentation, technical data sheets, certificates and setting method. > NOTIFICATIONS You will always be up to date with all the SOPREMAPOOL news. > CONTACT At SOPREMA, you will always have at your disposal a commercial and technical team totally dedicated to giving you the support and training you need for all your swimming pool projects. Contact us! The app is prepared so that you can share the contents through your device at any time easily and comfortably. It can be used offline and is completely free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SopremaPool at every 2 weeks against NPT Backyard's every 2 months. SopremaPool also leads on 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.
NPT Backyard ships an update every 2 months, SopremaPool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NPT Backyard | SopremaPool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (101 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 101 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pool Corporation | Soprema Iberia S.L. |
Bugs and requests
NPT Backyard
Reported bugs
6 issues- AR doesn't work
- App crashes when viewing tiles
- App crashes frequently
- App is slow and hangs
- Water color doesn't change with plaster choices
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- Tutorial is useless
Requested features
6 requests- Option to design a remodel for existing pools
- Ability to change pool dimensions within the app
- More standard pool shapes available (e.g., round spa)
- Include all pool tiles from the catalog
- Ability to drag and position the pool design in the yard
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- More realistic water color rendering based on plaster choices
SopremaPool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NPT Backyard
No in-app purchases
SopremaPool
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NPT Backyard free?
Is SopremaPool free?
Do NPT Backyard or SopremaPool have ads?
Which is updated more often, NPT Backyard or SopremaPool?
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