Comparison

NPT Backyard vs PoolGlow

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality pool visualization
  • 4k graphics
  • Realistic lighting effects
  • Advanced water systems
  • Design your dream pool
Features
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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.

About

PoolGlow

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Planning a pool remodel? See it before you spend a cent. PoolGlow shows your own swimming pool resurfaced in a brand-new interior finish and water colour — in seconds. Snap a photo, brush the water, pick a finish, and see a photorealistic result while the rest of your yard — deck, coping, tile, plants and house — stays exactly as it is. • 8 designer pool finishes — Sapphire, Caribbean, Lagoon, Midnight, Slate, Emerald, Crystal and Onyx black • Your real yard is preserved exactly — only the water changes. No warped decks, no "trees in the sky" • Photorealistic water with real reflections and sunlight • Try as many finishes as you like on one photo — variations are free • Works on any pool photo — in-ground, kidney, lap or plunge • Share the result with your family or your pool builder Perfect for homeowners planning a resurface or remodel, and for pool professionals showing clients their options. Your first two pools are free. After that, one credit resurfaces one pool — buy credits in one-time packs. No subscription, and credits never expire.

Screenshots

NPT Backyard4 screens
PoolGlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NPT Backyard at none against PoolGlow's 4. NPT Backyard also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PoolGlow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NPT Backyard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NPT Backyard versus PoolGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNPT BackyardPoolGlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (101 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPool CorporationQuyen Ngo

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

PoolGlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NPT Backyard

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PoolGlow

One-time4
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Popular Pack$24.99
  • Pro Pack$49.99
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  • Builder Pack$99.99

Questions

Is NPT Backyard free?
NPT Backyard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PoolGlow free?
PoolGlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NPT Backyard or PoolGlow have ads?
Neither NPT Backyard nor PoolGlow shows ads.

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