# PoolSync vs MyDolphin Skimmi

The clearest difference is rating: MyDolphin Skimmi at 3.4 against PoolSync's 2.0. MyDolphin Skimmi also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). PoolSync's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MyDolphin Skimmi holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PoolSync has 68 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 20% positive.

PoolSync ships an update every 2 months, MyDolphin Skimmi every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PoolSync | MyDolphin Skimmi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolsync/id1498848116/reviews) | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydolphin-skimmi/id6474127028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498848115) | [Maytronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/664564907) |

## What reviewers say

### PoolSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolsync/id1498848116)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Controls pool features remotely
- 👍 Can monitor chlorinator and heat pump
- 👍 App improved over time (recent positive)
- 👍 Easy to set up (recent positive)
- 👍 Controls pumps, heater, valves, spa, lights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
- 🐛 "Unit does not appear online" error
- 🐛 Basic functionality, minimal details
- 🐛 Poor customer service/no response
- 🐛 Wi-Fi password issues (spaces not allowed)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### MyDolphin Skimmi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydolphin-skimmi/id6474127028)

Effortlessly maintain a spotless pool surface with this app. Activate your pool skimmer, adjust settings, and manually control its operation. Monitor water temperature and robot status to ensure optimal pool cleanliness.

**Highlights:** Activate pool skimmer, Adjust skimmer settings, Manual skimmer control, Monitor water temperature, Check robot status

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PoolSync free?

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

### Is MyDolphin Skimmi free?

MyDolphin Skimmi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PoolSync or MyDolphin Skimmi?

MyDolphin Skimmi is rated higher. PoolSync averages 2.0 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while MyDolphin Skimmi averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do PoolSync or MyDolphin Skimmi have ads?

Neither PoolSync nor MyDolphin Skimmi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PoolSync or MyDolphin Skimmi?

PoolSync ships an update every 2 months, and MyDolphin Skimmi every 5 weeks. Most recently, PoolSync was updated on October 20, 2026 and MyDolphin Skimmi on October 20, 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.*