Comparison

Pool Runs vs Field service

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€ข One-tap navigation to any stop โ€ข Call or email customers directly โ€ข Pull-to-refresh for real-time updates โ€ข Role-based permissions for your team โ€ข 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

Field service

Features
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Maintify is the simple way to run a field-service business from your phone. Schedule jobs, assign them to your crew, track progress in realtime, and get paid โ€” without the paperwork. SCHEDULE & DISPATCH - Book one-off or recurring jobs on a clean daily schedule - Assign work to crew members and see who's booked when - Reassign or hand off jobs in a tap ON THE JOB - Before/after photo logs for every visit - Service checklists so nothing gets missed - Track parts used from your catalog - Auto-generated job reports you can send to the client INVOICING & PAYMENTS - Create branded invoices with sequential numbering - Send as PDF and track paid / unpaid status - Set your own payment terms YOUR CREW - Invite teammates with a code and set roles (admin, manager, employee) - Role-based access keeps billing and client data in the right hands INSIGHTS - See revenue, job counts, and crew performance at a glance Sign in securely with Apple or Google. Start on the free plan (up to 50 jobs); upgrade to Solo, Team, or Business for unlimited jobs and more crew seats. In app purchases: With the 'Pro' in-app purchase you can have access to all features within the app during a month or a year, depending on the chosen package. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal, Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms: https://maintifyapp.com/terms.html Privacy: https://maintifyapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pool Runs4 screens
Field service4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool Runs at none against Field service's 6. Pool Runs also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Field service sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Pool Runs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Pool Runs versus Field service: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool RunsField service
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size109 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoolRuns LLCYoshari Soto

In-app purchases

None

Pool Runs

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Field service

Subscriptions6
  • Solo Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Team Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Business Monthly$99.991 Month
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  • Solo Annual$249.991 Year
  • Team Annual$499.991 Year
  • Business Annual$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Pool Runs free?
Pool Runs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Field service free?
Field service is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pool Runs or Field service have ads?
Neither Pool Runs nor Field service shows ads.

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