SplashMate vs Pool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SplashMate
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SplashMate is the pool water tester that won't guess. Scan a test strip or enter your readings by hand, and get clear, on-device results and exact dosing for your pool — no lab, no account required, and no made-up numbers. WON'T GUESS — BY DESIGN If a strip photo is unclear or a pad can't be read reliably, SplashMate tells you instead of inventing a result. You're never handed a chemical dose based on a reading it wasn't sure about. Anything you didn't test shows as "not tested," never as a placeholder number. WORKS WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT Testing, dosing, and your water history run locally on your device. No sign-up is required to test your water. Create an optional account only if you want iCloud sync across your devices. WHAT YOU GET • Scan Clorox Pool&Spa and AquaDoc test strips, or enter values manually • On-device analysis of your core water chemistry • Exact, pool-specific chemical dosing with built-in safety limits • Support for chlorine, saltwater, bromine, and other common pool types • Test history and trends so you can see what's actually working NEW: AI POOL HEALTH ASSISTANT (PREMIUM) Ask questions in plain English and get answers tuned to your actual water chemistry — "why does my chlorine keep dropping?", "is it safe to swim yet?", "what order do I add these in?" The assistant is a Premium feature powered by advanced AI. Your readings, dosing, and health score are always calculated on your device — not by AI. FREE • 15 water tests per month • Manual entry and on-device dosing • Test history PREMIUM — $4.99/month or $39.99/year, with a 7-day free trial • 50 water tests per month • Photo analysis of test strips • The AI Pool Health Assistant chat • Data export for your records or your pool pro PRIVACY • Test your water with no account and no personal info • We don't sell your data • Your questions and chats are never used to train AI models SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Premium: $4.99/month or $39.99/year • 7-day free trial for new subscribers • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://splashmateapp.com/privacy-policy
Pool
This app guides users through spa and hot tub water chemistry using a professional-grade test kit methodology. It ensures the correct order of chemical additions, provides precise dose recommendations, and calculates the LSI score for optimal water balance. The app is designed for poolside use with a focus on privacy and safety.
- Step-by-step chemical balancing
- Precise dose calculations
- LSI score calculation
- Chlorine and bromine modes
- Wet-hand friendly interface
- Local data storage
- Safety guardrails
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Stop guessing. Stop Googling. Pool-Proof walks you step-by-step through a complete spa or hot tub water chemistry session using Taylor K-2006 Platinum test kit methodology — the gold standard used by pool professionals. THE RIGHT ORDER, EVERY TIME Water chemistry is order-dependent. Balancing pH before alkalinity causes instability. Adding chlorine when pH is acidic corrodes equipment. Pool-Proof enforces the correct sequence: Free Chlorine, Total Alkalinity, pH, Calcium Hardness. Every time, without fail. PRECISE DOSE RECOMMENDATIONS Pool-Proof calculates exactly how much of each chemical to add — baking soda, muriatic acid, liquid chlorine, Cal-Hypo shock, dry acid, sodium carbonate (soda ash), calcium increaser, or granular bromine. Every dose follows the 50% Staged Dosing rule: add half the calculated amount, run jets for 45 minutes, then re-test. This prevents chemical bounce and over-treatment. Dose cards show liquid amounts in fl oz and mL, plus granular equivalents in household measures (tsp, tbsp, cup) — so you can use whatever product you have on the shelf. THE LSI SCORE The Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) is your water balance report card. Pool-Proof calculates it using CYA-corrected alkalinity per Taylor K-2006 methodology. A large color-coded score — from corrosive to scaling — gives you the full picture at a glance. CHLORINE & BROMINE Switch between chlorine and bromine mode from the Setup screen. Bromine mode adjusts all target ranges, skips CYA correction, and uses the correct dosing rates for granular bromine automatically. WET-HAND FRIENDLY Built for poolside use. Giant tap targets. Physical-style +/- drop counters that mirror the real test kit workflow. No tiny keyboard fields. Dark theme for outdoor readability. THE VAULT Save every test session. Review past LSI scores and readings. Spot trends over time. All history is stored privately on your device — no account required, no cloud sync. BUILT-IN SAFETY GUARDRAILS Pool-Proof includes the same safety rules professional techs follow: pH gate — chlorine dosing blocked when pH is below 7.0 Alkalinity guardrail — emergency baking soda forced when effective alkalinity drops dangerously low Acid cap — muriatic acid limited to a safe maximum per treatment cycle TA-first logic — pH corrections deferred until alkalinity is balanced FLEXIBLE FOR ANY SPA Gallons or liters volume input F or C temperature toggle Liquid or granular dose format preference Basic Mode (acrylic or fiberglass spa) or Pro Mode (plaster pool, full LSI and calcium hardness) Chlorine or bromine sanitizer COMPLETELY PRIVATE All data is stored locally on your device. No login. No subscription. No data collection. Nothing ever leaves your phone. Works with the Taylor K-2006 Platinum test kit. Trusted methodology. No guesswork. DISCLAIMER: Pool-Proof is a calculation aid designed to assist with routine residential spa maintenance. It does not replace professional water testing or licensed pool service technicians. Always follow chemical product labels and safety precautions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool at none against SplashMate's 2. Pool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. SplashMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SplashMate | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Synchronized Web Solutions | Brandon Currie |
In-app purchases
SplashMate
- Premium Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
Pool
No in-app purchases









