Comparison

Pool Pilot vs Acquapilot Scan

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

Head to head
About

Pool Pilot

This AI-powered assistant simplifies pool and hot tub maintenance by analyzing test strips and providing personalized chemical dosing recommendations. It offers smart guidance, maintenance reminders, and a chat assistant for expert advice.

Highlights
  • AI test strip scanning
  • Smart dosing guidance
  • Predictive calibration
  • AI chat assistant
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Support for pools and hot tubs
  • Multi-zone management
Features
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Take control of your pool or hot tub with Pool Pilot — your AI-powered water care assistant. Pool Pilot removes the guesswork from water chemistry. Just snap a photo of your test strip, and AI delivers precise, safe dosing recommendations tailored to your pool or spa. Key Features • AI Test Strip Scanning – Use your phone's camera for instant, accurate readings (works with nearly all water test strip manufacturers). • Smart Dosing Guidance – Personalized chemical recommendations with built-in safety checks and wait timers. • Predictive Calibration – Pool Pilot gets smarter with every test, tuning doses for your water. • AI Chat Assistant – Ask questions and get instant, reliable pool care advice (Standard & Pro tiers). • Maintenance Reminders – Never forget filter cleaning, retests, or routine tasks. • Support for Pools & Hot Tubs – Works across chlorine, bromine, and salt systems. • Multi-Zone Ready – Manage both your pool and spa; Pro tier unlocks unlimited vessels. • Amazon Shop Links – Order chemicals directly with pre-filled affiliate links. • Works with U.S. & Metric Units – Choose your preferred system. Simple. Safe. Smarter every test. Say goodbye to confusing calculators, wasted chemicals, and expensive "magic potions." Pool Pilot makes pool and spa care fast, simple, and smart.

About

Acquapilot Scan

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Need to replace a part on your pool or spa? Find it in seconds; and know right away where to buy it. FIND ANY PART, SIMPLY • Type a reference, a name, a brand… or scan the barcode • Tap a numbered position on the exploded view: the part appears • Over 29,000 spare parts and equipment referenced: pumps, filters, robots, chlorinators, lights, heat pumps, spas… • For every part: photo, two-way verified compatibility (which equipment? which parts?) and a reliability score; 100% = manufacturer documentation • Direct buy buttons to partner shops, plus your pool professional's stock if they use Acquapilot • The database grows every day; if a part is missing, your search triggers its addition • 3 free searches to try; unlimited with any plan ANALYZE YOUR WATER BY PHOTO • Photograph your test strip: the app reads the colors and gives clear results (pH, chlorine, alkalinity…) • Simple recommendations dosed for your water volume • Free unlimited manual entry TRACK YOUR POOL • Full history and trend charts • Your care products recognized by their label • An up-to-date, exportable water log • Share with your pool professional if they use Acquapilot FREE / PAID; FULLY TRANSPARENT Free: 1 pool, unlimited manual entry, 1 trial photo analysis, 3 parts searches. Plans (yearly subscription) unlock: unlimited photo analyses, unlimited parts search, and the number of pools you need. Prices are shown before any purchase; manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Brands are mentioned for compatibility reference only; they belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pool Pilot4 screens
Acquapilot Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Acquapilot Scan at none against Pool Pilot's shown. Pool Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pool Pilot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Acquapilot Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Pilot ships an update every 5 days, Acquapilot Scan fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pool Pilot versus Acquapilot Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool PilotAcquapilot Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProblem Solver Software LLCAlexandre Hubeau

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pool Pilot

Subscriptions10
  • Basic Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Standard Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Standard Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Basic Annual$14.991 Year
  • Standard Annual$19.991 Year
  • Standard Annual$29.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$29.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$99.991 Year
4 purchases

Acquapilot Scan

Subscriptions4
  • Scan — 1 pool$6.991 Year
  • Scan — 3 pools$14.991 Year
  • Scan — 10 pools$22.991 Year
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  • Scan — 100 pools$129.001 Year

Questions

Is Pool Pilot free?
Pool Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Acquapilot Scan free?
Acquapilot Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pool Pilot or Acquapilot Scan have ads?
Pool Pilot shows ads; Acquapilot Scan does not.
Which is updated more often, Pool Pilot or Acquapilot Scan?
Pool Pilot ships an update every 5 days, and Acquapilot Scan fortnightly. Most recently, Pool Pilot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Acquapilot Scan on November 5, 2026.

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