PoolCalc vs Verkada Command
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PoolCalc
This utility calculates the scaling potential of pool water using the Langelier Saturation Index. It allows users to save and edit readings, locations, and add notes. A paid upgrade offers advanced features for pool professionals.
- Langelier Saturation Index calculation
- Save and edit readings
- Save and edit locations
- Add notes to readings
- Quick add readings to locations
- Paid upgrade for multiple location routes
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This calculator helps you determine the scaling potential of your pool water by using the Langelier Saturation Index. Save and edit readings. Save and edit locations. Add notes to each reading. Quick add button. Add readings to locations with a single tap. If you are a pool professional then with a paid upgrade you will be able to save multiple locations for your pool route. I want to make this app something that you will use and see a benefit from. If there is something that you wish to see added please use the feedback form in the app and let me know!
Verkada Command
Access all your cloud-based security cameras and footage from a single interface. Quickly filter and track individuals across your organization's cameras with advanced technology. This app puts the future of enterprise security in your hands.
- Single view for all cameras
- Cloud-based footage history
- Individual filtering and tracking
- Cross-camera tracking
- Enterprise security management
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With the Verkada mobile app, you can access all your Verkada cameras in a single view, and your entire cloud-based footage history is just a swipe away. With industry-redefining tech, Verkada enables you to quickly filter and identify individuals, and track them across your organization’s cameras. The future of enterprise security is in your hands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Verkada Command at 4.2 against PoolCalc's 1.0. Verkada Command also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (48% vs 17%). PoolCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.6). 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. PoolCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Verkada Command asks for nothing beyond the download.
Verkada Command holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verkada Command has 234 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of PoolCalc's written reviews are positive against 48% of Verkada Command's.
PoolCalc ships an update every 2 months, Verkada Command weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolCalc | Verkada Command |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (234 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 48.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 234 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 615 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bonham Customs | Verkada Inc. |
Customer experience
PoolCalc
Verkada Command
Bugs and requests
PoolCalc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Verkada Command
Reported bugs
24 issues- Unable to login after update
- Cameras don't update in real-time
- App freezes and is tough to scroll
- Eliminated live streaming in grid view
- Screen bounces around, unclear video
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- App will not open most of the time
- Livestream from grid view goes black
- Extremely slow/unusable to look back at footage
- Login issues with authentication code verification button off-screen
- Lost ability to remotely unlock doors on iPhones
- Verify button behind Dynamic Island for 2FA
- No field popping up to enter login info
- Unable to switch between organizations without logging out/in
- App freezes iPhone, locks screen, prevents calls
- Constantly signed out
- Prompted with multiple credential screens, email link not needed
- Phone freezing when switching between cameras
- Repeatedly asking to enable notifications
- iPhone app unusable, freezes on attempted action
- Face ID not working after updates, requires username/password
- App keeps logging out
- Full screen on iPad broken after update
- No 2FA in the app
- Scan code crashes
Requested features
11 requests- Add Schedule function to mobile app
- Ability to toggle cameras to follow person of interest on mobile
- Add Grid view as per browser
- Manage admin settings (access control) from app
- Separate Verkada Admin application
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- Add Apple Watch app
- Add Face ID for security
- Add social SSO options
- Swipe left/right to view different cameras at a site
- Add new cameras by scanning QR code from app
- Add new sites from app
In-app purchases
PoolCalc
- Pool Professional Upgrade$2.99
Verkada Command
No in-app purchases
Questions
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