Comparison

Pool Chemical LogBook vs PoolVault

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

Head to head
About

Pool Chemical LogBook

Features
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Keep pool and spa records organized, calculate chemical doses, and prepare PDF logbooks with Pool Chemical LogBook. FREE CALCULATOR Use Chemical Calculator and dosage/correction guidance in Guest mode without creating an account. Enter your volume and measurements, choose US or metric display units, and review water-balance calculations. CHLORINE AND SALT SYSTEMS Choose Chlorine or Salt for each pool or spa. For a salt system, record measured salt in ppm and configure the target and range for your equipment. Review unit-aware salt-addition guidance alongside the existing chemical recommendations. Salt values follow applicable readings into shared history, monthly PDFs and graphs; chlorine readings show salt as not applicable. Older readings without a salt measurement remain unrecorded. TDS and optional ORP readings are also available. ON-DEVICE LOGBOOK — NO REGISTRATION An App Store plan unlocks one on-device facility with up to three pools/spas, saved readings, PDF reports and graphs without an app account. Restore purchases on your supported Apple devices. Records remain on each device; Restore does not recover deleted files. Keep device backups and export important reports. Signing in does not automatically move local records or purchase ownership. PRIVATE CLOUD LOGBOOK Sign in for your account-specific facility logbook, saved reading history, reports and team permissions. Record pH, free and combined chlorine, alkalinity, hardness, cyanuric acid, temperature, flow, filter pressure, initials and notes. FACILITIES AND POOLS/SPAS Start with one protected main facility and one to three pool/spa body slots. Eligible owners can manage additional facilities from Account Info, with each facility's details and bodies grouped together. Archiving an extra facility retains its history and releases its facility credit; restoring it needs available capacity. The main facility remains protected from removal. OWNER-MANAGED TEAM ACCESS In multi-facility accounts, allocated active facilities and distinct active members share the owner's credits. The main facility includes the owner. Pool/spa bodies and facility assignments use no additional credits; inactive invitations use none. Four credits can cover two facilities and two active members, or three facilities and one active member. Owners assign Selected facilities or All current and future active facilities. Members add readings only within their active, assigned and funded access. Edit saved is a separate permission for changing or removing saved readings. Facility and billing management remain owner controls. ORIGINAL WORK AND HISTORY Eligible reading work can be saved offline with its original account, facility, pool/spa and values retained for synchronization. Facility admission, restoration and active allocation changes require a connection. Existing single-facility records and eligible original subscription benefits remain; additional-facility eligibility can require review. REPORTS AND TRENDS Choose the facility and pool/spa for monthly PDF logbooks and chemistry graphs. Select your month or date range and metrics, then export or share the report with its selected labels and scope. SUBSCRIPTIONS Auto-renewing App Store plans unlock the on-device Guest logbook without registration. Optional cloud/team services use account-specific permissions and purchase ownership. Review the selected product's displayed price and terms before purchase. Original packages retain their benefits and pricing; eligible store and manual-invoice coverage remain independent. Manage or cancel through the platform's subscription settings. Account deletion and store subscription cancellation are separate. Follow chemical product labels, allow circulation and retest after treatment. Privacy Policy: https://www.poolbyengineer.net/privacy-policy-of-pool-chem-log Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PoolVault

This app simplifies pool maintenance by using AI to analyze test strips from a photo. It provides a health score, personalized chemical recommendations, and tracks your pool's history and equipment. Manage your pool care effortlessly with smart insights and a maintenance log.

Highlights
  • AI test strip scanning
  • Pool health score
  • Personalized chemical recommendations
  • Chemical inventory tracking
  • Full history and trends
  • Equipment and maintenance logging
  • Troubleshooting wizard
Features
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Pool Vault takes the guesswork out of pool maintenance. Just snap a photo of your test strip and let AI do the rest -- you'll get a full water analysis, a health score, and step-by-step instructions on exactly what to add and how much. HOW IT WORKS Dip your test strip like you normally would Open Pool Vault and snap a photo Get instant results with a clear health score Follow personalized chemical recommendations That's it. No charts. No math. No squinting at color pads in the sun. WHAT YOU GET AI-Powered Strip Scanning -- Supports AquaChek, HTH, Clorox, Taylor, and Poolmaster strips. The AI reads your strip against brand-specific reference charts for accurate results. Pool Health Score -- One number that tells you how your water is doing, with color-coded breakdowns for pH, chlorine, alkalinity, hardness, and more. Smart Recommendations -- Know exactly which chemicals to add, how much based on your pool size, and how long to wait between treatments. No more overdosing or guessing. Chemical Inventory -- Track what you have on hand so you never run out mid-season. Low stock alerts keep you ahead of the game. Full History & Trends -- See how your water quality changes over time with charts and logged results. Spot problems before they become expensive. Equipment Tracker -- Log your pump, filter, heater, and SWG with model numbers and warranty dates. Everything in one place. Maintenance Log -- Record backwashes, filter cleans, and seasonal tasks. Never wonder "when did I last do that?" Troubleshooting Wizard -- Green water? Cloudy pool? Walk through guided steps to diagnose and fix common problems fast. Shopping List -- AI suggests what you need, and you can tap to buy on Amazon. Weather Integration -- Real-time conditions and UV index so you know how the weather is affecting your water. Works with salt, chlorine, and bromine pools. Inground or above ground. Your data is encrypted and synced across devices. Your pool, your data, always private. BUILT FOR REAL POOL OWNERS We built Pool Vault because we were tired of apps that make pool care more complicated than it needs to be. This one just works. Dip, snap, done. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://poolvault.onrender.com/terms

Screenshots

Pool Chemical LogBook4 screens
PoolVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PoolVault at 16.0 against Pool Chemical LogBook's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pool Chemical LogBook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and PoolVault sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Chemical LogBook ships an update every 8 days, PoolVault fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pool Chemical LogBook versus PoolVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool Chemical LogBookPoolVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPOOL BY ENGINEER INCCass Mieczakowski

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pool Chemical LogBook

Subscriptions10
  • Pro Monthly$11.991 Month
  • 2 Seat Monthly Plan$23.991 Month
  • 3 Seat Monthly Plan$35.991 Month
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  • 4 Seat Monthly Plan$47.991 Month
  • 5 Seat Monthly Plan$59.991 Month
  • 6 Seat Monthly Plan$69.991 Month
  • 7 Seat Monthly Plan$84.991 Month
  • 8 Seat Monthly Plan$94.991 Month
  • 9 Seat Monthly Plan$109.991 Month
  • 10 Seat Monthly Plan$119.991 Month
1 purchases

PoolVault

Subscriptions1
  • Pool Vault Premium$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Pool Chemical LogBook free?
Pool Chemical LogBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PoolVault free?
PoolVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pool Chemical LogBook or PoolVault have ads?
Neither Pool Chemical LogBook nor PoolVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pool Chemical LogBook or PoolVault?
Pool Chemical LogBook ships an update every 8 days, and PoolVault fortnightly. Most recently, Pool Chemical LogBook was updated on October 24, 2026 and PoolVault on October 28, 2026.

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