Comparison

PoolWise vs Pool Doc

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

Head to head
About

PoolWise

Features
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PoolWise makes pool maintenance simple, scientific, and stress-free. Whether you are a new pool owner or a seasoned pro, PoolWise helps you keep your water crystal clear with smart tracking and precise LSI calculations. Stop guessing with chemicals. Start maintaining with confidence. KEY FEATURES: Smart Logs: Easily record pH, Chlorine, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, and more. LSI Calculator: Automatically calculates the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) to protect your pool equipment from corrosion or scaling. Dosage Guide: Get clear indications on whether you need to add chemicals. Multi-Pool Support: Manage multiple pools or spas in one app. Beautiful Charts: Visualize your water quality trends over time (Pro). Inventory Manager: Track your chemical stock levels so you never run out (Pro). Notifications: Get reminded when it's time to test your water. Why PoolWise? Designed with a modern, clean interface, PoolWise removes the complexity of pool chemistry. It’s not just a logbook; it’s your personal pool consultant. Download PoolWise today and enjoy a perfectly balanced pool!

About

Pool Doc

Features
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Pool Doc β€” your digital pool chemical log. Ditch paper log sheets and messy spreadsheets. Log pH, chlorine, alkalinity and temperature in seconds, record every chemical dose with notes, and spot trends before they become green-pool emergencies. One backyard pool or twenty client pools β€” your records stay organized, timestamped and shareable. Built for pool owners, service techs and facility managers. Free to start, no data collected. Key Features Quick Chemical Logging – Enter water test results (pH, chlorine, alkalinity, temperature) with clear, timestamped entries. Chemical Dose Records – Save chemical additions and notes with each entry so you always know what was added and why. History & Trends – View your pool’s historical water chemistry and spot trends over time. Secure Logs – Keep your pool records organized and easy to review anytime. Easy Sharing – Export or share logs with staff, service techs, or pool owners instantly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PoolWise3 screens
Pool Doc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PoolWise at none against Pool Doc's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pool Doc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PoolWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PoolWise versus Pool Doc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolWisePool Doc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer倩泽 张Wenxin Zhang

In-app purchases

None

PoolWise

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pool Doc

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

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

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