Comparison

Hayward PoolComm® vs Pool Shark H2O Pro

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

Head to head
About

Hayward PoolComm®

Manage multiple commercial pools and spas remotely from your iPhone. Monitor water quality, adjust pH and ORP, and generate compliance documentation. Receive real-time alerts for issues and identify patterns to optimize maintenance.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • Monitor multiple facilities
  • Real-time pH/ORP detection
  • Color-coded alarm display
  • Email/text notifications
  • Labor cost savings
  • Pattern identification
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Created for commercial swimming pool service professionals, Poolcomm® is a revolutionary way to manage the water quality of multiple commercial pools and spas from any location directly from an iPhone. This app allows detailed monitoring, pH and ORP adjustment, compliance documentation and more, all directly from your mobile phone. Features: -Direct control of systems from any web browser -Monitor and display multiple facilities simultaneously -Receive real-time detection of pH and ORP problems -Color-coded alarm display, with notification via email or text -Up to 25% savings in labor costs yearly -Identify detrimental patterns and issues -Make better use of maintenance personnel time -Logs read hourly and updated every 24 hours or upon request

About

Pool Shark H2O Pro

This app simplifies pool and spa record-keeping and maintenance with compliant logs. It offers instant water analysis and chemical dosage instructions to reduce liability and maintain clean water.

Highlights
  • Health Department Compliant Logs
  • Instant Water Analysis
  • Chemical Dosage Instructions
  • Bluetooth Integration with LaMotte WaterLink Spin Touch
  • Automated Testing Reminders
  • Location-Based Pool Search
  • Tamper-Proof Electronic Logs
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Simplify Pool and Spa record keeping and maintenance with 100% Health Department Compliant logs! Instant water analysis and chemical dosage instructions help reduce liability and keep water clean. Ideal for property managers, health clubs, hotels, water parks and resort pools and spas. Certified by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code as compliant with the CDC's MAHC guidelines. This app provides additional functionality to the Pool Shark H2o service.  Account or Free Trial required for login. 30 different recording options configurable by pool, including Chlorine, Bromine, pH, Alkalinity and more.. Instant dosage calculation and instructions makes it easy to keep the water clean and safe. ** Chemical Dosage Calculations - make it fast and easy to keep water clean. ** Integrates with LaMotte WaterLink Spin Touch systems through bluetooth making water chemical testing as easy as pushing a button. ** Reminders when pools need to be tested ** Smart Search - detects your location and provides details for the pool/spa closest to you, eliminating the need to search for pools. ** Notifications & Alerts keeps management and maintenance staff aware when pools need attention. ** Reduce Liability - Tamper proof electronic logs stamped with the users name, date and time, keep an accurate record for compliance and liability. ** Lower Costs - Chemical Dosage calculations done automatically for each pool saves time and money spent on excess chemicals. The patented Pool Shark H2O service supports ALL your pool logs and staff, making it fast and easy to stay in compliance with health code regulations.

Screenshots

Hayward PoolComm®4 screens
Pool Shark H2O Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pool Shark H2O Pro at 100% against Hayward PoolComm®'s 33%. Pool Shark H2O Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (219 vs 6). Hayward PoolComm®'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pool Shark H2O Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pool Shark H2O Pro has 219 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Hayward PoolComm®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Pool Shark H2O Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hayward PoolComm® ships an update every 17 months, Pool Shark H2O Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hayward PoolComm® versus Pool Shark H2O Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHayward PoolComm®Pool Shark H2O Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)4.7 (219 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHayward Industries Inc.Pool Shark H2O, Inc.

Customer experience

Hayward PoolComm®

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Pool Shark H2O Pro

All ratings219 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hayward PoolComm®

No in-app purchases

None

Pool Shark H2O Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hayward PoolComm® free?
Hayward PoolComm® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pool Shark H2O Pro free?
Pool Shark H2O Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hayward PoolComm® or Pool Shark H2O Pro?
Pool Shark H2O Pro is rated higher. Hayward PoolComm® averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pool Shark H2O Pro averages 4.7 from 219 ratings.
Do Hayward PoolComm® or Pool Shark H2O Pro have ads?
Neither Hayward PoolComm® nor Pool Shark H2O Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hayward PoolComm® or Pool Shark H2O Pro?
Hayward PoolComm® ships an update every 17 months, and Pool Shark H2O Pro every 5 months. Most recently, Hayward PoolComm® was updated on June 6, 2026 and Pool Shark H2O Pro on September 20, 2026.

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