Switch vs PoolDose
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Switch
Control and program your Switch Panel Power Systems remotely via Bluetooth. Manage your SP8100, SP9100, and RCR-Force®12 systems directly from your connected device.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Program switch panel systems
- Operate switch panel systems
- Compatible with SP8100, SP9100, RCR-Force®12
- Remote device control
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This application interfaces with the Switch-Pros Switch Panel Power Systems. It allows users to both program, and operate, their switch panel system using a Bluetooth connected device. Compatible with the SP8100, SP9100 and RCR-Force®12 switch panel systems. Support for this app will be provided by Off Road Engineering LLC, with assistance from the app developer, when necessary.
PoolDose
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Enter your test-strip readings to see what to add now: product, strength and amount in your units. Each reading has a status word, with water balance explained in words. For pools and hot tubs using chlorine, bromine, biguanide (Baquacil) or salt systems, at any volume, including spas under 1,000 gallons. Today's dose is always free. Logging adds tests to a local history; export is free. A one-time purchase unlocks full history and trends, every body of water and import of old logs. Restore purchase is available in Settings. No account. No subscription. Data is stored only on your device and is not copied to iCloud. PoolDose makes no network requests of its own; purchases use Apple's StoreKit. No permissions requested and no third-party SDK.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Switch at none against PoolDose's 1. Switch also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). PoolDose's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price and ads 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. PoolDose sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Switch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Switch ships an update every 12 months, PoolDose every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switch | PoolDose |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Off Road Engineering LLC | Laure Shin |
In-app purchases
Switch
No in-app purchases
PoolDose
- Unlock history & all waters$4.99
