PoolEntry Guard vs ICM Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PoolEntry Guard
This app streamlines pool access for apartment complexes and HOAs. Lifeguards can easily check in residents and manage seasonal and guest passes. It also provides quick access to community pool rules.
- Resident check-in
- Seasonal pass management
- Guest pass management
- Access to pool rules
- Mobile lifeguard tool
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A swimming pool pass system for apartment complexes and homeowner associations. A mobile app for a lifeguard that allows the lifeguard to check in the residents in when they arrive at the pool. Seasonal swimming pool passes and guest passes. The community pool rules accessible to the lifeguard via the app.
ICM Access
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ICM Access at every 3 months against PoolEntry Guard's every 9 months. ICM Access also leads on 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PoolEntry Guard ships an update every 9 months, ICM Access every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolEntry Guard | ICM Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PoolEntry Inc | Cinc Systems, LLC |
In-app purchases
PoolEntry Guard
No in-app purchases
ICM Access
No in-app purchases
