Comparison

Pool Runs vs PoolPilot Pro

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

Head to head
About

Pool Runs

Features
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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.

About

PoolPilot Pro

Features
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PoolPilot Pro gives small pool-service businesses a practical way to manage the day without a large, expensive back-office platform. Solo owners can run their business free with local, offline-first data. Add customers, build routes, record water chemistry, attach service photos, and keep visit reports without creating a cloud account. Use PoolPilot Pro to: - Manage customers, contact details, access notes, and service plans - Record pool, spa, sanitizer, surface, filter, pump, and equipment details - Build recurring routes and launch addresses in Maps - Move stops from Ready to En Route, Servicing, and Complete - Log fast routine test-strip readings - Record full diagnostic tests with calcium, salt, phosphates, temperature, findings, and follow-up - Attach strip photos, diagnostic printouts, equipment issues, and proof of service - Review permanent visit reports and chemistry history - Import or export customer records - Configure company branding and payment links - Use PoolPilot Pro on iPhone and iPad Team subscriptions add a secure shared company workspace, employee invitations, cross-device synchronization, and the owner web dashboard for Excel or CSV imports. A company subscription covers authorized users in the same business workspace. PoolPilot Pro does not show advertising or sell personal data. Privacy Policy: https://poolpilot-pro-6783555167.web.app/privacy Support: https://poolpilot-pro-6783555167.web.app/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pool Runs4 screens
PoolPilot Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool Runs at none against PoolPilot Pro's 2. PoolPilot Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PoolPilot Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pool Runs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Runs ships an update every 5 weeks, PoolPilot Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pool Runs versus PoolPilot Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool RunsPoolPilot Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoolRuns LLCJason Stables

In-app purchases

None

Pool Runs

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PoolPilot Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$14.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Pool Runs free?
Pool Runs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PoolPilot Pro free?
PoolPilot Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pool Runs or PoolPilot Pro have ads?
Neither Pool Runs nor PoolPilot Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pool Runs or PoolPilot Pro?
Pool Runs ships an update every 5 weeks, and PoolPilot Pro weekly. Most recently, Pool Runs was updated on September 17, 2026 and PoolPilot Pro on September 12, 2026.

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