Comparison

PoolSync vs Loop

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

Head to head
About

PoolSync

Control your pool equipment remotely from your iOS device. Adjust settings like temperature and sanitization, create schedules, and receive important alerts. Stay connected to your pool's status whether you're at home or away.

Highlights
  • Remote equipment control
  • Adjust heat pump set point
  • Change sanitization level
  • Create schedules
  • Receive alerts
  • Monitor pool status
Features
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Effortlessly control PoolSync™ Ready equipment from your iOS device. Adjust the heat pump set point, change the sanitization level, create schedules and receive alerts when action needs to be taken. Home or away always be in sync with your pool. PoolSync Ready equipment includes: • ChlorSync™ Models CS30 CS40 & CS50 • HeatWave SuperQuiet® Heat Pumps • HeatChlor Chlorinator & Heat Pump Combo

About

Loop

Features
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Are you measuring a swimming pool for a new Loop-Loc liner or a safety cover? Do you want to be sure that you get it right the first time and in less time? If so, you need to try Loop-Loc’s A-B Measure Pro! Loop-Loc's A-B Measure Pro is the innovative mobile app for measuring pools for replacement pool liners and safety covers – save time and money. * Measure it right the first time - no return visits to the customer site for additional measurements. * Intelligent warning system catches common issues and oversights. Please contact Loop-Loc at sales@looploc.com if you have any issues with this application.

Screenshots

PoolSync4 screens
Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PoolSync at every 2 months against Loop's every 7 months. Loop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

PoolSync ships an update every 2 months, Loop every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PoolSync versus Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolSyncLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAquaCal AutoPilot, IncFisherlea Systems

Bugs and requests

PoolSync

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Connection issues: "cloud connected" but "unit does not appear online"
  • Wi-Fi connection fails even when close to router
  • App gets stuck in setup mode, doesn't find heater/chiller (Error 1012)
  • Cannot input spaces in Wi-Fi password
  • Bug in verification screen preventing code input
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  • App disconnects from controller frequently, even when close
  • App loses connection after a few weeks of use
  • Unit not found after initial setup
  • Update broke remote control functionality
  • Scheduling functionality removed/broken after updates
  • Password authentication screen is broken
  • Forced update requires physical button press for authorization
  • Scheduling feature removed from app
  • Tiny font size, difficult to read
  • Scheduling system does not work, settings disappear
  • Repeatedly need to resync device after closing app
  • Heater turns on with pump schedule instead of app schedule
  • Location services required for app functionality

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add temperature history graph
  • Add notifications for heater issues
  • Integrate relay contacts for heating priority
  • Allow spaces in Wi-Fi passwords
  • Add Alexa, Google, HomeKit, IFTTT integration
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  • Improve UI aesthetics (background color, animation, sound)
  • Add solar info to the app
  • Ability to add/edit equipment through the app
  • Create group schedules via the app
  • Usage meter for heater run time
  • Dynamic Type support for text scaling
  • Ability to size text
  • Create two schedules (on time and off time)
  • Restore scheduling function
  • Add a low point for heat and high point for chiller

Loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PoolSync

No in-app purchases

None

Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PoolSync free?
PoolSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PoolSync or Loop have ads?
Neither PoolSync nor Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoolSync or Loop?
PoolSync ships an update every 2 months, and Loop every 7 months. Most recently, PoolSync was updated on November 3, 2026 and Loop on November 3, 2026.

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