Comparison

Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus vs PoolCheck

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

Head to head
About

Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus

This free digital thermometer app uses GPS to measure and display the ambient temperature in Fahrenheit. It includes a Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion calculator and a barometer function for compatible devices. It also shows sunrise and sunset times, offering a reference for outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • GPS ambient temperature measurement
  • Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion calculator
  • Barometer function (iPhone 6/Plus and later)
  • Badge displays Fahrenheit temperature
  • Sunrise and sunset time display
Features
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The simple free digital thermometer application that measures the ambient temperature of the current location measured by GPS and displays it in degrees Fahrenheit. The conversion calculator from Fahrenheit to Celsius with formula. Fahrenheit temperature is indicated in the badge (below zero is 1000, 1005 is -5 ℉). Barometric function by pressure sensor (iPhone 6 / Plus or later). Because it is outdoor temperature rather than indoor temperature, it is a reference for outfit clothes. Some areas are excluded. Displays sunrise time and sunset time.

About

PoolCheck

Easily test your pool or spa water by photographing your test strips. Get clear chemical dosing instructions, including product amounts and order, to maintain optimal water balance. This app offers a private, ad-free experience with optional in-app purchase to remove ads.

Highlights
  • Photograph test strips for automatic reading
  • Chemical dose calculator with step-by-step plans
  • Calculates gallons from pool dimensions
  • Tracks test history and local weather forecasts
  • Supports various pool types and finishes
  • Private by design, no account required
Features
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PoolCheck is a free pool test strip reader and pool chemical dose calculator for backyard pool and spa owners. Photograph your test strip, confirm the readings, and get a clear dose plan: which products to add, how much, and in what order. No account and no sign-up. The app opens straight to your pool. READ YOUR TEST STRIP • Take a photo of your strip with your iPhone or iPad camera, or pick one from your photo library. PoolCheck lines up each pad with the color chart and suggests a reading for you. • Color matching runs on your phone. Your strip photos are not uploaded. • Each suggestion is marked so you can check it against the chart on the bottle. Low-confidence pads are flagged or left blank rather than guessed. • Prefer a drop kit? Type your numbers in by hand. EVERY READING THAT MATTERS • Free chlorine (FC) and total chlorine (TC) • pH • Total alkalinity (TA) • Calcium hardness (CH) • Cyanuric acid (CYA / stabilizer) • Bromine for bromine pools and spas A POOL DOSE CALCULATOR THAT SHOWS ITS WORK • A step-by-step plan for your gallons: product, amount, and an everyday measure such as "about 1½ 5 lb bags". • Adds are listed in a safe order: alkalinity, then pH, then sanitizer or shock, then stabilizer, then hardness. • Retest timing for each step, and a confirm screen so you check every number before you pour. • Your free chlorine target is set from your CYA level, not a one-size 1–3 ppm range. • Combined chlorine (TC − FC) is calculated, and PoolCheck suggests a shock toward breakpoint when it is 0.5 ppm or higher. • At-a-glance status for pH, alkalinity, hardness, chlorine and CYA, each marked low, high or OK. BUILT FOR YOUR POOL • Chlorine, saltwater (chlorine generator), bromine and spa. • Vinyl, plaster and fiberglass finishes. • Know your gallons? Type them in. Don't? The pool volume calculator estimates gallons from shape (rectangle, oval, round or kidney), length, width and average depth. • Pick the chemical brand on your shelf. Doses use popular pool-chemical brands or generic store products. • Optional shop links help you find a product online. HISTORY, WEATHER AND HELP • Every completed test is saved with the date on your device. Tap one to reopen it, or swipe to delete it. • Add your ZIP code for a short local forecast and a heads-up to retest after heavy rain. • A built-in Help & FAQ explains strip reading, CYA and chlorine, combined chlorine, and pool volume. • Send feedback straight from the app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no password and no cloud profile. Settings, history and purchases stay on your device. • Strip photos are read on your phone and never uploaded. FREE, WITH AN OPTIONAL UPGRADE PoolCheck is free to download and use, and supported by ads on the results screen. A one-time $4.99 in-app purchase removes ads. It is not a subscription. Already bought it? Your purchase is restored automatically from the App Store on this device. WHO IT'S FOR Homeowners who test their own pool or hot tub with strips or a drop kit and want a quick, clear answer to "what do I add?" It's also a handy second check for anyone who looks after a pool. IMPORTANT PoolCheck is a reading and planning aid. Test strips are approximate, so confirm big changes with a drop test kit or your pool store. Add one chemical at a time, never mix chemicals, and always follow the product label. As an Amazon Associate, PoolCheck earns from qualifying purchases made through shop links. Questions or ideas? Use Send feedback in the app. We read every message.

Screenshots

Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus1 screens
PoolCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PoolCheck at 100% against Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus's 33%. PoolCheck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (269 vs 2). On price 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. PoolCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PoolCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus has 269 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of PoolCheck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus ships an update every 10 months, PoolCheck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus versus PoolCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFahrenheit Thermometer PlusPoolCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (269 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings269 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIGETO TAKAGIChristopher Daniels

Customer experience

Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus

All ratings269 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

PoolCheck

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PoolCheck

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus free?
Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PoolCheck free?
PoolCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus or PoolCheck?
PoolCheck is rated higher. Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while PoolCheck averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus or PoolCheck have ads?
Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus shows ads; PoolCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus or PoolCheck?
Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus ships an update every 10 months, and PoolCheck fortnightly. Most recently, Fahrenheit Thermometer Plus was updated on November 10, 2026 and PoolCheck on November 13, 2026.

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