Pool Log vs Simple Drive Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pool Log
This app provides precise chemical dosing instructions for pools and spas based on your test results. It tracks multiple water bodies, integrates local weather data, and offers advanced features like SLAM mode for algae and CSI calculations. All data is stored locally for privacy.
- Precise chemical dosing instructions
- Manages multiple pools and spas
- Weather-aware test result tracking
- SLAM mode for algae treatment
- Calcite Saturation Index (CSI) calculation
- Chemical addition logging
- Maintenance task tracking
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SKIP THE POOL STORE Stop driving to the pool store for tests that are inconsistent, expensive, and end with someone trying to upsell you chemicals you don't need. PoolLog turns your own test results into precise dosing instructions in seconds — using the same Taylor Technologies and Pool & Hot Tub Alliance formulas the pros rely on. POOLS AND SPAS, ONE APP Manage every body of water from one place. PoolLog handles backyard pools, spas, hot tubs, and rentals — each with its own sanitizer system, surface type, target ranges, and history. Switch between them with a tap. WEATHER-AWARE TRACKING Test results pair with the local weather automatically (no location permission required, just a postal code). Spot the patterns that matter: heatwave chlorine drops, post-rain alkalinity swings, the bather load that always nudges your pH. YOUR DATA. YOUR DEVICE. No account required. Nothing leaves your phone unless you turn on optional iCloud sync — and even then it's only ever between your own Apple devices. Other apps want a login and a cloud account before they'll show you a number. We don't. PREVIEW THE EXACT DOSE Before you add anything, PoolLog shows the precise amount of each chemical you'd need to reach your target — accounting for your pool's volume, current chemistry, and the specific concentration of the product on your shelf. Add the chemical, log the addition, done. GROUNDED IN REAL CHEMISTRY Recommendations come from peer-reviewed industry standards — Taylor Technologies, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, and the same CSI formula commercial operators use to keep plaster pools from etching or scaling. We document every formula in the app's references. SLAM MODE FOR ALGAE When the green hits, switch on SLAM (Shock, Level, And Maintain) and PoolLog raises the chlorine target to the appropriate level for your CYA, walks you through the procedure, and resets when you're back to normal. Built for the TFP-style algae recovery the rest of the industry won't talk about. CSI CALCULATION INCLUDED The Calcite Saturation Index tells you whether your water is going to scale (build up calcium deposits) or etch (eat your plaster). PoolLog calculates it from your pH, temperature, calcium hardness, alkalinity, and TDS — and shows it on the dashboard, not buried in a settings screen. EVERYTHING THAT'S IN HERE • Free chlorine, combined chlorine, total chlorine • Bromine sanitizer support (chlorine alternative for spas) • pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, cyanuric acid • Salt level with custom ranges per cell manufacturer (Hayward, Pentair, Jandy) • Borates, TDS, water temperature • CSI dashboard tile and history • Chemical addition logging with concentration-aware dosing • Maintenance task tracking — brushing, backwashing, filter cleans, opening/closing • Expense tracking with categories • Beautiful charts for every level • Test reminders that pause when the pool is closed for the season • Imperial / UK imperial / metric units • English, Spanish, and French PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to Premium for $0.99/month or $7.99/year: • Multiple pools (free version supports one) • Data export to CSV for spreadsheets and analysis • iCloud sync across your Apple devices • Test strip scanner (coming soon) • Priority support WHO THIS IS FOR Pool and spa owners who'd rather spend their weekend swimming than queueing at the pool store. New owners who want a smart guide. Experienced owners who already know their CYA from their CSI and want a logger that respects that. Privacy Policy: https://blite.github.io/PoolLog/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://blite.github.io/PoolLog/terms/
Simple Drive Log
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Drive Log tracks your driving sessions the way fitness apps track your workouts — automatically, beautifully, and without getting in the way. **Made for learner drivers.** Working toward your license? Drive Log logs every session and shows your running total of hours, including night driving. Set your own targets and watch the progress bar fill up. **Distraction-free while you drive.** When you start a drive, all you see is a large timer on a dark screen. No maps, no pop-ups, no distractions. Background GPS records your route silently. Tap End Drive when you're done. **Your route, beautifully visualized.** After every drive, see your complete route painted on the map with speed-colored segments — green for calm neighborhood streets, red for highway speeds. Elevation profile included. **A complete record of every session.** Every drive is logged as a card with the route preview, date and time, distance, duration, and speed stats. Add notes and tags. Filter by night driving, highway, or your own custom labels. **Keep your car in check too.** Log fuel fill-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, and repairs. Track fuel efficiency over time with a built-in chart. Never forget when you last changed the oil. **Your data stays yours.** Drive Log stores everything on your iPhone and your private iCloud. There are no accounts to create, no servers receiving your location, and no ads. Export your data as CSV anytime. Delete the app and your data goes with it. Works with iCloud to sync across all your devices. --- Requires iOS 18 or later. iPhone only. ---
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Drive Log at none against Pool Log's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pool Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Simple Drive Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pool Log | Simple Drive Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Holloway | Last8 LLC |
In-app purchases
Pool Log
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Annual Plan7 Days trial$7.991 Year
Simple Drive Log
No in-app purchases
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