Comparison

PoolEntry vs ICM Access

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

Head to head
About

PoolEntry

This application provides residents of managed communities with a digital pool pass. Access your community's pool with a convenient mobile solution, eliminating the need for physical cards.

Highlights
  • Digital pool pass
  • Resident access
  • Community pools
  • HOA and condo management
  • Swim club access
Features
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A pool pass app for residents of apartment complexes, homeowner associations, condominiums, and swim clubs.

About

ICM Access

Features
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The ICM Access Homeowner and Board App is a mobile-friendly way to interface with your community association. You will be able to make payments, view your account, and access community information all in one place. If you already have a login to your association website, you can log in to the App using the same email address and password you use for your association website. If you do not have a current login to your association site, simply click the register button and submit your information. Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to set your password and then you will be able to log in to your account directly from this app. If you already have a login and do not remember your password, click the Forgot Password link, enter your email address to request a password reset and you will receive an email with a link to set your password. Once set, you can log in with your email address and new password. Once logged in, Homeowners will have direct access to the following features: a. Easily switch between accounts if multiple properties are owned b. Homeowner Dashboard c. Access association documents d. Access association directories e. Contact Management f. Pay Assessments g. Access violations – add comments and take pictures from mobile device to add to violation h. Submit ARC Requests and include pictures and attachments (pictures can be taken from mobile device) i. Access homeowner ledger j. Submit work orders and check on status of their work orders (add comments and take pictures from mobile device) In addition, Board Members will be able to take advantage of the following features: a. Board Tasks b. ARC Review c. Board documents d. Violations Review e. Invoice Approval f. Work Order Review

Screenshots

PoolEntry4 screens
ICM Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PoolEntry at every 4 days against ICM Access's every 3 months. ICM Access's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 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

PoolEntry ships an update every 4 days, ICM Access every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PoolEntry versus ICM Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolEntryICM Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoolEntry IncCINC Systems

Bugs and requests

PoolEntry

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Passes not loading properly
  • Sync issues between multiple devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Guest pass management
  • Automatic check-out feature
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Enhanced analytics and reporting

ICM Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PoolEntry

No in-app purchases

None

ICM Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PoolEntry free?
PoolEntry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICM Access free?
ICM Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PoolEntry or ICM Access have ads?
Neither PoolEntry nor ICM Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoolEntry or ICM Access?
PoolEntry ships an update every 4 days, and ICM Access every 3 months. Most recently, PoolEntry was updated on October 8, 2026 and ICM Access on October 7, 2026.

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