Comparison

WaterLink Home vs BidItPro

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

Head to head
About

WaterLink Home

This app provides detailed water analysis for pools and spas, offering step-by-step treatment recommendations. It supports multiple testing methods and allows customization of chemicals and dosage rates. Connect with professionals for tailored advice.

Highlights
  • Pool and spa water analysis
  • Step-by-step treatment recommendations
  • Multiple supported test methods
  • Customizable chemical and dosage rates
  • Historical test data storage
  • Connect with pool professionals
Features
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WaterLink Home puts powerful, prescriptive water analysis in your hand. For the DIY homeowner or aquarist looking to take water analysis to next level, WaterLink Home is a fully featured, powerful water analysis app. Based on our professional grade WaterLink Solutions Pro software, WaterLink Home provides only the features you need without sacrificing any of the power. --Analysis for Pools, Spas & Aquariums -- Create up to 5 unique bodies of waters to monitor and analyze water chemistry. Water tests produce detailed, step-by-step treatment recommendations tailored to your water. Every historical test is saved in your free account, with helpful charts and graphs for easy data analysis. --Amazing Supported Test Methods-- WaterLink Home offers three incredible testing methods for submitting test results. • The LaMotte ColorQ2x Photometer • The industry leading LaMotte Spin® • Photo-scan several supported LaMotte Insta-TEST® test strips • LaMotte Pulse® • Custom Test methods allow manual input of test results --Customizable-- Customize the chemicals and dosage rates based on the products you use to treat your water. --Homelinks-- The Homelinks feature allows WaterLink Home Users to connect with WaterLink Solutions Pro accounts. This allows Home users to stay in touch with their local pool and spa professional. When connected to a Pro account, Home users can utilize the treatment profiles and chemicals from their local pool and spa professional, receiving treatment recommendations based on chemicals sold at their local shop. Pro users can monitor Home user testing in real time. --Absolutely Free!-- WaterLink Home is absolutely free to use. Simply download the app and create a free account to get started.

About

BidItPro

Connect with trusted local contractors for home projects. Post your project, receive competitive bids, compare quotes and reviews, and hire the best professional for the job.

Highlights
  • Post home projects with details and photos
  • Receive bids from qualified local contractors
  • Compare quotes and contractor reviews
  • Accept bids and connect directly with professionals
  • Browse available jobs for contractors
  • Submit competitive bids on projects
Features
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BidItPro - Get Bids from trusted Local Contractors Finding trusted contractors for your home projects shouldn't be a guessing game. BidItPro connects homeowners with trusted local service professionals through competitive bidding — so you get quality work at fair prices. HOW IT WORKS For Homeowners: 1. Post your project with photos and details 2. Receive bids from qualified local contractors 3. Compare quotes and reviews 4. Accept the best bid and connect directly 5. Get the job done right For Contractors: 1. Browse available jobs in your service area 2. Submit competitive bids on projects you want 3. Win jobs and grow your business 4. Connect directly with homeowners

Screenshots

WaterLink Home3 screens
BidItPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BidItPro at 5.0 against WaterLink Home's 4.6. WaterLink Home's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BidItPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WaterLink Home has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WaterLink Home ships an update every 6 weeks, BidItPro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WaterLink Home versus BidItPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaterLink HomeBidItPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (84 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaMotte Chemical Products CompanyKevin Brown

Customer experience

WaterLink Home

All ratings80 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative68.0%

BidItPro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WaterLink Home

No in-app purchases

None

BidItPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaterLink Home free?
WaterLink Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BidItPro free?
BidItPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WaterLink Home or BidItPro?
BidItPro is rated higher. WaterLink Home averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while BidItPro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WaterLink Home or BidItPro have ads?
Neither WaterLink Home nor BidItPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WaterLink Home or BidItPro?
WaterLink Home ships an update every 6 weeks, and BidItPro every 5 weeks. Most recently, WaterLink Home was updated on October 23, 2026 and BidItPro on October 18, 2026.

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