Comparison

Poolware vs Skimmer

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

Head to head
About

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 customer’s 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 customer’s 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

About

Skimmer

Features
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Skimmer is the easiest way to keep your pool or hot tub crystal clear. Log water tests in seconds, track chlorine, pH, and alkalinity over time, and get smart reminders before your water drifts out of balance. Keep a complete history of every cleaning, chemical dose, filter change, and equipment service, then export a resale-grade PDF service report that proves the care you put in. FEATURES - Track water chemistry with clear, color-coded readings - Smart maintenance reminders so nothing slips - Log cleanings, services, costs, and equipment - Manage multiple pools and hot tubs - Export a beautiful PDF service history for resale or your records Skimmer Pro unlocks unlimited pools, full history, and PDF export. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://parra.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://parra.io/privacy

Screenshots

Poolware4 screens
Skimmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poolware at none against Skimmer's 2. Poolware also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Skimmer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price and ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Skimmer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Poolware asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Poolware ships an update every 6 months, Skimmer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Poolware versus Skimmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolwareSkimmer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWatercoParra LLC

In-app purchases

None

Poolware

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Skimmer

Subscriptions2
  • Skimmer Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Skimmer Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Poolware free?
Poolware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skimmer free?
Skimmer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Poolware or Skimmer have ads?
Neither Poolware nor Skimmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Poolware or Skimmer?
Poolware ships an update every 6 months, and Skimmer weekly. Most recently, Poolware was updated on November 7, 2026 and Skimmer on October 28, 2026.

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