Comparison

Lovibond® PoolAssistant vs Steinbach Control

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

Head to head
About

Lovibond® PoolAssistant

Features
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With the new Lovibond PoolAssistant App, monitoring water quality is a child's play. The users can create their own pool profiles by selecting shape, size, volume and structure of the pool. For every pool profile, user can plan pool maintenance actions and chemical dosing. The measurement results from Scuba3s are transferred via NFC to the PoolAssistant App. The working principle is just as simple as paying by NFC with your debit card or smart device: Simply open the PoolAssistant App and place your smartphone above Scuba3s. All data records are transferred simultaneously and are immediately available in the PoolAssistant App for evaluation. The PoolAssistant Functions at a glance: • Data transfer to smart devices via NFC • Tools for pool management like maintenance & water quality • FAQs Digital instructions manual of Scuba3s • Connectivity with a cloud for data storage • User account management to secure measurement and pool data on cloud. • Classification of results by colour coding (red, green) • Graphical representation of data • Multiple pools management • Creation or selection of specific water profiles • Langelier Index • Data export in CSV or pdf format System Requirements: • Lovibond® Scuba3s smart pool tester • NFC enabled smart phone or tablet

About

Steinbach Control

Remotely manage your heat pump from your mobile device. Turn on heating in advance, schedule start times, and customize temperatures. Receive instant fault and status notifications.

Highlights
  • Remote internet connection
  • Mobile phone control
  • Remote heat pump activation
  • Customizable start time scheduling
  • Temperature customization
  • Fault and status reminders
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New "Steinbach" app available: For controlling your heat pump, we recommend switching to the new "Steinbach" app effective immediately. Conveniently control your pool devices via smartphone, use timers and smart automations, and benefit from practical tips on water care. Download the new "Steinbach" app now and make pool control even easier. Heat Pump Smart Control APP. * Connect to the Internet remotely * To be controlled through the mobile phone app * Turn on the heat pump remotely in advance * Schedule the start time as you like and customize the temperature you want * Remote reminder of faults & abnormal status

Screenshots

Lovibond® PoolAssistant4 screens
Steinbach Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lovibond® PoolAssistant at every 2 months against Steinbach Control's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lovibond® PoolAssistant ships an update every 2 months, Steinbach Control every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Lovibond® PoolAssistant versus Steinbach Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLovibond® PoolAssistantSteinbach Control
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTintometer GmbHGuangdong Chico Electronic Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Lovibond® PoolAssistant

No in-app purchases

None

Steinbach Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lovibond® PoolAssistant free?
Lovibond® PoolAssistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steinbach Control free?
Steinbach Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lovibond® PoolAssistant or Steinbach Control have ads?
Neither Lovibond® PoolAssistant nor Steinbach Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lovibond® PoolAssistant or Steinbach Control?
Lovibond® PoolAssistant ships an update every 2 months, and Steinbach Control every 14 months. Most recently, Lovibond® PoolAssistant was updated on September 10, 2026 and Steinbach Control on June 22, 2026.

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