Comparison

Anemometer26 vs PoolBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Anemometer26

This utility app connects to a meter via Bluetooth to control its functions, including recording and reading data. Visualize parameter trends with curve graphs and receive timely alerts for accurate and practical monitoring.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth meter connection
  • Record, read, and delete meter functions
  • Air volume data visualization
  • Parameter trend curve graphs
  • Accurate alarm function
Features
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Using Anemometer26, you can control the recording, reading, deleting and other functions of the meter via bluetooth connection. The parameters such as the Air volume value returned by the meter can be drawn into a curve, so that the user can directly see the variation trend of the parameters. The alarm function can alert the user, accurate and practical.

About

PoolBuddy

Features
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PoolBuddy is the assistant that takes care of your pool or spa water. It measures, understands and acts: it tells you exactly what to add and how much. • Measure with a photo. Photograph the test strip (next to the bottle, so the light doesn't fool it) or your drop test kit, and the AI reads chlorine, pH and the rest of the parameters. • Instant diagnosis and doses. Know whether the water is safe to swim in, and the approximate doses to fix it, in grams or ounces. • AI advisor. It analyzes your whole pool —parameters, weather and season— and gives you clear recommendations. • Advanced chemistry. Water balance (LSI index), combined chlorine, stabilizer adjustment, salt and more. • Built-in weather. It uses the sun, UV and temperature of your location to fine-tune filtration and alert you. • Everything in one place. "What to do today", tasks, product inventory, filter pressure, season opening/closing checklists, costs and trend charts. • Bluetooth probe input and Apple Watch app. Doses are approximate estimates; always follow the product label instructions.

Screenshots

Anemometer264 screens
PoolBuddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PoolBuddy at every 4 days against Anemometer26's every 5 months. Anemometer26's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anemometer26 ships an update every 5 months, PoolBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Anemometer26 versus PoolBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnemometer26PoolBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Jumaoyuan Science and Technology Co., Ltd.Netknow

In-app purchases

None

Anemometer26

No in-app purchases

None

PoolBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anemometer26 free?
Anemometer26 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PoolBuddy free?
PoolBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anemometer26 or PoolBuddy have ads?
Neither Anemometer26 nor PoolBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anemometer26 or PoolBuddy?
Anemometer26 ships an update every 5 months, and PoolBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Anemometer26 was updated on August 2, 2026 and PoolBuddy on September 18, 2026.

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