Poolware vs MAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Poolware
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This is a companion app for Poolware.cloud service. ==== About Poolware Poolware is a cloud-based solution designed for pool professionals. Β Poolware consists of a pool water analysis module to assist with pool water testing, plus a powerful service scheduling module developed to help store managers organise their service team. Connect your pool water testing photometer, send the results to Poolware, it will analyse the results and tell you which chemicals to recommend, the exact dosage, the order of addition and why. Its water analysis module cleverly takes into consideration multiple pool chemical interactions and its combined effect to provide more precise chemical dosage recommendations.Β There is the option of the addition of customer observations such as cloudy water, green pool and bather comfort to help staff with troubleshooting. Pool service staff are also in control of which chemical recommendations are printed on the water test sheet and remove what they believe is not necessary.Β A 360-degree view of customerβs services, water test activity, service history and installed pool equipment, allows the service team to deliver exceptional customer service. - Integration with and WaterLink pool water testing photometers - Customer database, that includes customerβs relevant details, complete pool profile that consists of all water test history. - Data is securely stored and easily accessible via multiple search parameters. ==== Note: Requires an active account on https://www.poolware.cloud
MAT
Easily control and program MATelec D10BT and D20BT digital timers via Bluetooth. Create, read, and modify timer programs, synchronize date and time, and set geographic location. Control relay status with temporary, permanent, or random modes.
- Bluetooth timer control
- Create virtual programs
- Read and modify existing programs
- Synchronize date and time
- Geographic location setting
- Relay status control
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The APP allows you to control and program MATelec D10BT and D20BT digital timers easily via Bluetooth. Using Mat-Tick you can, - Create virtual programs and later transfer them to the digital timer - Read and modify programs already on the digital timer - Synchronize date and time with those of the smartphone - Quickly set the geographic location via geolocation - Control the relay status in temporary, permanent (lock) or random mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Poolware at every 6 months against MAT's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Poolware ships an update every 6 months, MAT every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poolware | MAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months β better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waterco | Montreaux Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Poolware
No in-app purchases
MAT
No in-app purchases









