Comparison

eTAP vs Poolware

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

Head to head
About

eTAP

Features
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This app provides functionality for the management of work on track authorities on the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) network. eTAP has been developed by 4Tel Pty Ltd specifically for ARTC staff and contractors. Therefore, this app is not intended for public use, and is restricted to users with authorised login credentials.

About

Poolware

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This is a companion app for Poolware.cloud service. ==== About Poolware Poolware is a cloud-based solution designed for pool professionals.   Poolware consists of a pool water analysis module to assist with pool water testing, plus a powerful service scheduling module developed to help store managers organise their service team. Connect your pool water testing photometer, send the results to Poolware, it will analyse the results and tell you which chemicals to recommend, the exact dosage, the order of addition and why. Its water analysis module cleverly takes into consideration multiple pool chemical interactions and its combined effect to provide more precise chemical dosage recommendations.  There is the option of the addition of customer observations such as cloudy water, green pool and bather comfort to help staff with troubleshooting. Pool service staff are also in control of which chemical recommendations are printed on the water test sheet and remove what they believe is not necessary.  A 360-degree view of customer’s services, water test activity, service history and installed pool equipment, allows the service team to deliver exceptional customer service. - Integration with and WaterLink pool water testing photometers - Customer database, that includes customer’s relevant details, complete pool profile that consists of all water test history. - Data is securely stored and easily accessible via multiple search parameters. ==== Note: Requires an active account on https://www.poolware.cloud

Screenshots

eTAP4 screens
Poolware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: eTAP at 12.3 against Poolware's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

eTAP ships an update every 5 months, Poolware every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
eTAP versus Poolware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereTAPPoolware
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Tel Pty LtdWaterco

In-app purchases

None

eTAP

No in-app purchases

None

Poolware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eTAP free?
eTAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poolware free?
Poolware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eTAP or Poolware have ads?
Neither eTAP nor Poolware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eTAP or Poolware?
eTAP ships an update every 5 months, and Poolware every 6 months. Most recently, eTAP was updated on September 22, 2026 and Poolware on May 16, 2026.

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