Mel'connect vs Simple Pool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mel'connect
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Mel’connect est une application destinée à faciliter l’entretien de votre piscine. Connectée aux assistants piscine de la gamme Mel’connect, l’application vous alerte en cas de déséquilibre de votre eau, et vous fournit des préconisations détaillées sur les traitements à réaliser pour garder une eau claire et saine toute l’année. L’application permet de : - Suivre en temps réel la qualité de votre eau de baignade (niveau de désinfectant, pH, température…) - Être alerté en cas de déséquilibre des paramètres de votre bassin - Bénéficier de préconisations de traitement précises pour l’entretien régulier de votre piscine (quantité de produits de traitement à apporter, procédure de traitement, durées de filtration…) - Gérer automatiquement les temps de filtration et protéger votre installation contre les risques de gel (avec les produits compatibles) Cette application est compatible avec les assistants piscine de la gamme Mel’connect. Pour plus d’informations, visitez notre site www.melconnect.fr
Simple Pool
This app helps you precisely test, dose, and track your pool and spa water chemistry. It offers practical dosing recommendations and tools to simplify routine maintenance for various pool types. Get accurate chemical calculations without ongoing fees.
- Water test logging
- Dosing recommendations
- Chemical tracking
- LSI/CSI monitoring
- Shock treatment mode
- Test reminders
- Chemical effects preview
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Unlock crystal-clear pool water with Simple Pool - the pool chemistry calculator with no subscription, ever. One purchase, lifetime access. Simple Pool helps you test, dose, and track your pool water chemistry with precision. Get CYA-aware sanitizer targets, practical dosing recommendations, and powerful tools that make routine pool maintenance faster and easier. Whether you manage a chlorine pool, saltwater pool, bromine pool, or hot tub and spa, Simple Pool gives you accurate chemical calculations - including algae treatment dosing - every time. No more overspending at the pool store - just enter your test results and get exactly what your pool needs. What you can do: • Keep a chemical log of every addition with the unified Activity History • Log full water tests or Quick Tests in seconds • Built-in LSI calculator tracks the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI/CSI) to prevent scale and corrosion • Get dosing recommendations for chlorine, acid, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, stabilizer, and more • Set your exact chlorine concentration and acid strength for precise dosing • Use Shock Treatment mode (chlorine/saltwater pools) with progress tracking • Set recurring test reminders and shock retest reminders • Use the Chemical Effects Calculator to preview chemical changes before dosing • Track trends and test history over time with interactive charts • Haptic feedback confirms pool status at a glance • Support for chlorine, saltwater, and bromine pools • Keep visual track of how your pool is doing over time by snapping a photo during water testing • Share your pool's progress by tapping the share icon on your water test details Simple Pool Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): • One-time purchase - no subscription, no recurring fees • Unlimited pools and spas • Full test and activity history • 90-day and all-time trend ranges • iCloud sync across Apple devices Free includes: • 1 pool • Test logging and dosing recommendations • 7-day and 30-day trends • 30 days of history Spend less time managing pool chemicals and more time enjoying your pool. Download Simple Pool and make pool care simple. Links: • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/simple-pool-privacy-policy/home • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mel'connect at none against Simple Pool's 1. Mel'connect also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Simple Pool's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Simple Pool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mel'connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mel'connect ships an update every 3 months, Simple Pool every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mel'connect | Simple Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OCEDIS S.A.S | Grey Park, LLC |
In-app purchases
Mel'connect
No in-app purchases
Simple Pool
- SimplePool - Lifetime$9.99









