Comparison

Pooli vs Barkeep

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

Head to head
About

Pooli

This app helps you maintain a clean and safe pool or spa with smart testing, tailored advice, and customized task lists. It offers advanced AI for instant feedback, problem resolution guidance, and comprehensive sanitization support. Track multiple pools, manage inventory, and even collaborate with others for effortless pool care.

Highlights
  • Smart water testing with manual entry or strip scanning
  • Interactive Calcite Saturation Index (CSI) tool
  • Tailored reports and expert maintenance advice
  • Advanced AI for instant pool questions
  • Customized task lists and reminders
  • Multi-pool and spa management
  • Chemical inventory tracking with restock reminders
Features
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Embark on your pool care journey with Pooli, the comprehensive, user-friendly app that transforms every user into a pool care expert. With a range of high-value features, Pooli ensures safe, clean, and enjoyable swimming all year round. Top Features: 1. Smart Testing: Use your favorite water test method and open the Pooli app. Manually enter the results or join the Pool Club to scan your test strip with your phone's camera. 2. Interactive CSI Tool: Utilize our interactive Calcite Saturation Index (CSI) tool for understanding and preventing potential issues. 3. Tailored Reports & Advice: Receive detailed pool water quality reports and expert maintenance advice catered to your pool size and type. 4. Advanced AI: Get instant feedback on your pool questions with our cutting-edge AI system. 5. Customized Task Lists: Enjoy tailored task lists, reminders, and user-defined water chemistry targets specific to your pool or spa needs. 6. Multi-Pool Management: Effortlessly track and manage multiple pools or spas. 7. Problem Resolution: Get guidance for identifying and resolving pool issues. 8. Comprehensive Sanitization Support: Support for all primary sanitization methods, complete with custom targets, dosages, and recommendations. 9. Analysis Tools: Use our tools to graph and analyze chemical levels and usage over time, calculate actual chemical demand, and optimize shock/sanitization schedules. 10. Chemical Atlas & Shop: Access our integrated atlas of chemicals and solutions, along with a shop for discounted testing and equipment. 11. Collaborative Tools: Team up with service providers or family members on pool maintenance. 12. Record Keeping: Maintain complete records of pool water tests and maintenance tasks and equipment readings. 13. Inventory Tracking and Sharing: Keep track of your chemical, equipment, and supply inventory with restock reminders. 14. Customizable Profiles: Share your pool and spa information through customizable user profiles. 15. Cost Calculators: Track your savings on chemicals and equipment, and monitor water consumption and potential leaks. 16. Gamified Experience: Have fun with pool care through our monthly high scores and achievement badges. 17. Offline Functionality: Access key features and information even without an internet connection. How Pooli Works: Using Pooli is as easy as a few taps on your screen. Simply open the app, use a test your pool water, and input the results manually or via Pooli's simple and accurate test strip scanning technology. Pooli then provides you with a detailed report and expert advice on maintaining your pool. You'll get customized task lists and reminders based on your pool's specific needs. Pooli even offers a collaborative feature to work with service providers or family members on pool maintenance. With Pooli, pool care becomes a breeze! Experience peace of mind knowing you're maintaining safe and clean water. Dive into a better pool care experience with Pooli today!

About

Barkeep

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Barkeep lets you store any barcode or QR code either scanned from your camera or from an image you select. You can add locations to your barcode to get notifications when you're nearby, letting you pull up your barcode in one tap. Barcodes are displayed with high contrast and high brightness regardless of your device's brightness setting ensuring fast, pain-free scanning. Supported formats: QR, Code 39, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec

Screenshots

Pooli4 screens
Barkeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pooli at none against Barkeep's 3. Pooli also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Barkeep sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pooli asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pooli versus Barkeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPooliBarkeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (370 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings370 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPooli, Inc.Jess Renteria

Bugs and requests

Pooli

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inventory management issues
  • Reminders triggering at inconvenient times

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add equipment details and service history
  • Integration with calendar apps for reminders
  • More customization options for ideal water levels
  • Improved test strip scanning accuracy

Barkeep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pooli

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Barkeep

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
  • Amazing tip$9.99

Questions

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

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