Comparison

SplashMate vs MyPoolGuy

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

Head to head
About

SplashMate

Features
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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

About

MyPoolGuy

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MyPoolGuy is now completely FREE to download — the pool guy in your pocket, for every pool owner. Stop guessing what to put in your pool. Enter your water test readings and MyPoolGuy's dosing engine tells you exactly what to add and how much — for chlorine pools, salt water pools, bromine pools, and hot tubs. WATER TESTING MADE SIMPLE • Works with the test strips or liquid kit you already own — just enter your readings • Instant analysis of free chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, cyanuric acid, and salt • Clear, color-coded results you can actually understand EXACT CHEMICAL DOSING • Precise amounts based on your pool's volume — in pounds, ounces, or gallons • Chlorine, salt water, and bromine pools, plus hot tubs and spas • Step-by-step plans for common problems like algae and cloudy water • Know exactly what to buy before you walk into the store FIND A PRO • Locate pool service pros and retail pool supply stores near you • See ratings and reviews from other pool owners • Rate and review your own pool pro LOCAL DEALS • Participating local pool stores send deals and promos straight to the app SERVICE REPORTS & HISTORY • Keep a clean history of your water tests and service visits FULLY BILINGUAL • Every screen in English and Spanish — switch anytime FREE TO USE MyPoolGuy is free to download and free to use. An optional Pro subscription adds extras like trend charts and smart insights — the core toolkit stays free. Whether you're opening the pool for the season, fighting cloudy water, balancing a salt water pool, or keeping a hot tub crystal clear, MyPoolGuy gives you a straight answer in seconds. The pool guy in your pocket. Download free today.

Screenshots

SplashMate4 screens
MyPoolGuy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MyPoolGuy at none against SplashMate's shown. MyPoolGuy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SplashMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MyPoolGuy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplashMate ships an update weekly, MyPoolGuy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
SplashMate versus MyPoolGuy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashMateMyPoolGuy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynchronized Web SolutionsDubas Digital LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SplashMate

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
1 purchases

MyPoolGuy

Subscriptions1
  • MyPoolGuy Pro3 Months trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is SplashMate free?
SplashMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyPoolGuy free?
MyPoolGuy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SplashMate or MyPoolGuy have ads?
SplashMate shows ads; MyPoolGuy does not.
Which is updated more often, SplashMate or MyPoolGuy?
SplashMate ships an update weekly, and MyPoolGuy every 9 days. Most recently, SplashMate was updated on October 12, 2026 and MyPoolGuy on October 6, 2026.

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