Pool Runs vs Pool Guy Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pool Runs
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Pool Runs is the field operations app for pool service professionals. Built for technicians and service teams, it puts everything you need for your day right in your pocket. Learn More: https://poolruns.com DAILY ROUTE MANAGEMENT View your daily schedule with all assigned stops. Browse by date, see route progress at a glance, and navigate to your next stop with one tap via Apple Maps or Google Maps. Optimize your route to save time and fuel. SERVICE EXECUTION Start, complete, or skip service stops with full documentation. Track actual start and end times, complete service checklists, record work performed, and add internal notes. Every detail is captured for office staff to review. WATER CHEMISTRY View body of water details, log chemical readings and dosages, and use the built-in LSI (Langelier Saturation Index) calculator to keep pools balanced and healthy. CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT Look up any customer on the go. View contact info, property details, gate codes, access notes, service history, invoices, and work orders. Call or email customers directly from the app. WORK ORDERS View and execute work orders with dedicated checklists and requirements. Track parts used during service for accurate billing. PARTS & SHOPPING LIST Keep track of parts and chemicals needed for upcoming jobs. Mark items as critical, update purchase details, and manage inventory status from needed to purchased. TEAM COORDINATION View other technicians' schedules, reassign stops between team members, and keep everyone on the same page. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • One-tap navigation to any stop • Call or email customers directly • Pull-to-refresh for real-time updates • Role-based permissions for your team • Works with the Pool Runs web dashboard Pool Runs is designed for pool service companies that want to streamline field operations, reduce paperwork, and deliver consistent, professional service.
Pool Guy Pilot
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Pool Guy Pilot is the field companion built for solo pool-service pros — the boss, tech, and bookkeeper all in one truck. Plan your day, log every visit in seconds, and keep customers happy without the paperwork. YOUR DAY, ORGANIZED • Today's route grouped by service day, with one-tap navigation to every stop • Upcoming jobs and recurring service due-dates on a simple schedule LOG VISITS IN SECONDS • Record chlorine, pH, alkalinity, CYA, salt, and more • Snap photos and add voice or typed notes — no slow typing • Flag issues so nothing slips through the cracks KNOW EVERY POOL • Customer profiles with equipment, gate codes, dog warnings, and full visit history • AI Pre-Visit Brief that tells you what to watch for before you pull up GET PAID • Build invoices straight from the visits you logged • Track draft, sent, and paid at a glance YOUR AI ASSISTANT • Ask about a customer, your schedule, overdue invoices, or pool chemistry • Get practical, plain-spoken answers grounded in your own data Pool Guy Pilot works with your Pool Guy Pilot account at poolguypilot.com. Built by operators, for operators. Pool Guy Pilot Monthly is an auto-renewing subscription, billed through your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://poolguypilot.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool Runs at none against Pool Guy Pilot's 1. Pool Guy Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Pool Guy Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Pool Runs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pool Runs ships an update every 3 weeks, Pool Guy Pilot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pool Runs | Pool Guy Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PoolRuns LLC | ALSTIG INC |
In-app purchases
Pool Runs
No in-app purchases
Pool Guy Pilot
- Pool Guy Pilot14 Days trial$29.991 Month









