PoolCalc vs MyDolphin Plus
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!
MyDolphin Plus
Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Schedule cleaning cycles, use voice commands, and even create custom LED light shows. Enjoy a pristine pool with effortless management.
- Remote control from anywhere
- Voice control via Siri
- Schedule cleaning modes
- Initiate robot ascent
- Name your robot
- Create LED light shows
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Welcome to Maytronics! You are the proud owner of the Dolphin robotic pool cleaner. Now let's make sure you enjoy the full experience. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is designed to make sure you have a clean pool, and crystal-clear pool water. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus' app gives you complete control over what the robot does and the way it does it. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is connected to your mobile using Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® so you can control it from anywhere at any time! You can use your mobile, or voice control to send your robot out to clean and tell it when to stop. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus App allows you to: * Control your pool cleaner from anywhere at any time. * Voice control it via Siri® * Setup timer and cleaning modes * Tell the robot to climb up to the surface for easy pickup * Name your robot * Drive it around, just for fun * Create an underwater LED show * And much more. Some features may vary between different Dolphin models. Plus, we have the most fantastic customer care team that is always there for you. Contact us for anything you need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyDolphin Plus at 4.7 against PoolCalc's 1.0. MyDolphin Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8.9K vs 1). PoolCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. PoolCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyDolphin Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyDolphin Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin Plus has 8.9K 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 19% of MyDolphin Plus's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolCalc | MyDolphin Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (8.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 19.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bonham Customs | Maytronics |
Customer experience
PoolCalc
MyDolphin Plus
Bugs and requests
PoolCalc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MyDolphin Plus
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Inability to connect to robot via app
- Inconsistent app performance after updates
- Scheduled cleaning cycles not working as expected
- Manual control features not functioning properly
Requested features
5 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- More flexible scheduling options
- Ability to monitor cleaning history remotely
- Enhanced manual control/navigation in app
- Automatic notifications for completed cycles
In-app purchases
PoolCalc
- Pool Professional Upgrade$2.99
MyDolphin Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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