# Pool Robot vs iPlay File Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Pool Robot at 3.0 against iPlay File Manager's 2.0. Pool Robot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). iPlay File Manager's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Pool Robot holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Pool Robot's written reviews are positive against 50% of iPlay File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pool Robot ships an update every 3 months, iPlay File Manager every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool Robot | iPlay File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-robot/id1483743275/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-file-manager-explorer/id6446816860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 112 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps Dev Team s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304110869) | [Cigdem Akalin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679247730) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-robot/id1483743275)

Manage your smart pool cleaner directly from your phone. Adjust settings, use manual remote control, and monitor pool temperature, battery, and charging status.

**Highlights:** Smartphone control, Customizable settings, Manual remote control, Pool temperature monitoring, Battery level display, Charging status readouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iPlay File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-file-manager-explorer/id6446816860)

Manage all your files with this comprehensive tool. It supports numerous formats for viewing, editing, and playing media, with easy organization and sharing capabilities. Create folders, playlists, and import files from other applications.

**Highlights:** Supports all known file formats, Play videos and listen to songs, Edit text files, View images, Create and organize folders, Zip and unzip files, Import files from other apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool Robot free?

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

### Is iPlay File Manager free?

iPlay File Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pool Robot or iPlay File Manager?

Pool Robot is rated higher. Pool Robot averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while iPlay File Manager averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pool Robot or iPlay File Manager have ads?

iPlay File Manager shows ads; Pool Robot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pool Robot or iPlay File Manager?

Pool Robot ships an update every 3 months, and iPlay File Manager every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pool Robot was updated on October 7, 2026 and iPlay File Manager on October 19, 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.*