# POOL360 vs UpBuoy

The clearest difference is rating: UpBuoy at 5.0 against POOL360's 2.1. POOL360's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpBuoy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POOL360 has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

POOL360 ships an update every 2 weeks, UpBuoy every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | POOL360 | UpBuoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool360/id1610884023/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upbuoy-pool-service-software/id6747363268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 102 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pool Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/508083385) | [UpBuoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821036735) |

## What reviewers say

### POOL360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool360/id1610884023)

Access product information, pricing, and availability for pool supplies on demand. Order ahead, schedule pickups, compare items, and view schematics. Streamline your business by expediting sales center visits or opt for direct shipping.

**Highlights:** On-demand product access, Real-time pricing and availability, Order ahead and schedule pickup, Compare products and pricing, View schematics and parts, Full product catalog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### UpBuoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upbuoy-pool-service-software/id6747363268)

This app streamlines pool service operations for professionals. It offers route planning, job scheduling, water chemistry analysis, and customer management. Generate professional reports and customize checklists to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

**Highlights:** Smart route planner and job schedule, Detailed service completion logging, Advanced water chemistry and LSI calculator, Professional service report generation, Customer and work order management, Customizable service checklists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POOL360 free?

POOL360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UpBuoy free?

UpBuoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, POOL360 or UpBuoy?

UpBuoy is rated higher. POOL360 averages 2.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while UpBuoy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do POOL360 or UpBuoy have ads?

Neither POOL360 nor UpBuoy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POOL360 or UpBuoy?

POOL360 ships an update every 2 weeks, and UpBuoy every 4 weeks. Most recently, POOL360 was updated on October 24, 2026 and UpBuoy on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*