Comparison

Paythepoolman+ vs Tracwave

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

Head to head
About

Paythepoolman+

Streamline pool service operations with features like offline mode, shopping lists with images, repair logging, and automated service proofs. Track employee time, chemical usage, and customer history to improve efficiency and customer communication.

Highlights
  • Offline mode
  • Shopping list with images
  • Repair logging and requests
  • Automated proof of service
  • Chemical usage tracking
  • Employee time tracking
  • Route tracking
Features
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When it comes to having Employee's you want to be efficient as possible while providing excellent service. *Offline mode for bad cell service areas *Shopping list with images to never forget items needed *Built in LSI calculations makes your life easier *Log repairs and make repair requests *Add items to your billing to avoid losing money!! *Built in notifications (when Pool Junction App is used ) *See chemical costs while entering amounts used at service stop *Add employee images to be used *See previous service stops readings, chemical usage and images *Automatic Email Proof of service with Pictures & more *Easily track your routes from your Owner Dashboard *Track Chemical Readings *Track Chemical Usage *Track Employee time worked OR Pools serviced per week *Get Repair Request with pictures and quickly turn them into estimates and Customer communication *In English or Spanish *and so much more! See why we are the Pool companies top choice!

About

Tracwave

Streamline service business operations with this comprehensive platform. Manage schedules, clients, properties, and team tasks efficiently. Capture job details with photos and notes, and stay updated in real-time to enhance service delivery and business growth.

Highlights
  • Schedule and assign appointments
  • Client and property management
  • Customizable tasks and checklists
  • Photo and note attachments
  • Real-time team synchronization
  • Service history tracking
Features
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Tracwave helps service businesses manage their daily operations, from scheduling appointments to keeping track of customers, properties, and field technicians. Everything your team needs, organized in one place. **Manage Your Daily Work** Schedule one-time or recurring services, assign technicians, and organize daily routes. Keep track of upcoming appointments, completed jobs, and service details for every property. **Built for the Field** Technicians can view their assigned jobs, follow service checklists, capture photos, add notes, and update job statuses directly from their phones. Work can also be recorded offline and synced when a connection is available. **Keep Everything Organized** Store customer information, property details, equipment records, and service history in one place. Keep track of quotes, invoices, and completed work without switching between multiple platforms. **Keep Customers Informed** Share service reports, photos, and updates with customers. With the optional customer portal, customers can view appointments, invoices, and service information. **Made for Service Businesses** Tracwave is built for pool care, pressure washing, landscaping, pest control, cleaning, and other businesses that provide recurring or on-site services. Whether you're managing the schedule or completing jobs in the field, Tracwave helps keep everyone on the same page.

Screenshots

Paythepoolman+4 screens
Tracwave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tracwave at 5.0 against Paythepoolman+'s 3.9. Tracwave also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Paythepoolman+'s advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Tracwave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paythepoolman+ has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paythepoolman+ ships an update monthly, Tracwave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paythepoolman+ versus Tracwave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaythepoolman+Tracwave
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (30 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPAYTHEPOOLMAN, LLCTRACWAVE INC

Customer experience

Paythepoolman+

All ratings30 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Tracwave

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

In-app purchases

None

Paythepoolman+

No in-app purchases

None

Tracwave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paythepoolman+ free?
Paythepoolman+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tracwave free?
Tracwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paythepoolman+ or Tracwave?
Tracwave is rated higher. Paythepoolman+ averages 3.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Tracwave averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Paythepoolman+ or Tracwave have ads?
Neither Paythepoolman+ nor Tracwave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paythepoolman+ or Tracwave?
Paythepoolman+ ships an update monthly, and Tracwave every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paythepoolman+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tracwave on October 12, 2026.

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