Comparison

SplashMate vs Pool IQ

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

Pool IQ

Features
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PoolIQ - Your AI Pool Maintenance Assistant Keep your pool clean, balanced, and swim-ready with AI-powered water testing, chemical recommendations, and maintenance tracking. Simply scan a pool test strip or digital tester, or manually enter your readings. PoolIQ analyzes your water chemistry and gives you clear instructions on what chemicals to add, how much to use, and when to retest. Smart Water Testing Track important levels including: pH Free and total chlorine Alkalinity Calcium hardness CYA Salt Bromine Water temperature AI Chemical Recommendations Get personalized guidance based on your pool size, water chemistry, weather, and treatment history. PoolIQ tells you: What to add How much to add How to add it safely When to test again Pool Health Score See your pool's condition instantly with simple ratings: Excellent - Good - Needs Attention - Critical Complete Pool Tracking Keep your entire pool history in one place: Water tests Chemical additions Maintenance records Photos Expenses Equipment information Chemical Inventory Track your supplies and get alerts when chemicals are running low or expiring. AI Pool Assistant Ask questions like: "Why is my pool cloudy?" "How do I fix green water?" "Can I swim yet?" "What chemicals do I need?" Get answers personalized to your pool. Maintenance Reminders Stay on schedule with reminders for: Water testing Cleaning Vacuuming Filter maintenance Equipment checks Pool opening and closing Weather-Based Care PoolIQ adjusts recommendations based on heat, rain, UV, and storms to help protect your water balance. Designed with a modern Apple-inspired interface featuring beautiful charts, dark mode, smooth animations, and easy-to-follow instructions. PoolIQ makes pool maintenance simple, smart, and stress-free.

Screenshots

SplashMate4 screens
Pool IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool IQ at none against SplashMate's 2. Pool IQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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. Pool IQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
SplashMate versus Pool IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashMatePool IQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynchronized Web SolutionsTanner Berkenstock

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SplashMate

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
None

Pool IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SplashMate free?
SplashMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pool IQ free?
Pool IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SplashMate or Pool IQ have ads?
SplashMate shows ads; Pool IQ does not.

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