Comparison

PoolWise vs Pool

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

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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

This app guides users through spa and hot tub water chemistry using a professional-grade test kit methodology. It ensures the correct order of chemical additions, provides precise dose recommendations, and calculates the LSI score for optimal water balance. The app is designed for poolside use with a focus on privacy and safety.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step chemical balancing
  • Precise dose calculations
  • LSI score calculation
  • Chlorine and bromine modes
  • Wet-hand friendly interface
  • Local data storage
  • Safety guardrails
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Stop guessing. Stop Googling. Pool-Proof walks you step-by-step through a complete spa or hot tub water chemistry session using Taylor K-2006 Platinum test kit methodology — the gold standard used by pool professionals. THE RIGHT ORDER, EVERY TIME Water chemistry is order-dependent. Balancing pH before alkalinity causes instability. Adding chlorine when pH is acidic corrodes equipment. Pool-Proof enforces the correct sequence: Free Chlorine, Total Alkalinity, pH, Calcium Hardness. Every time, without fail. PRECISE DOSE RECOMMENDATIONS Pool-Proof calculates exactly how much of each chemical to add — baking soda, muriatic acid, liquid chlorine, Cal-Hypo shock, dry acid, sodium carbonate (soda ash), calcium increaser, or granular bromine. Every dose follows the 50% Staged Dosing rule: add half the calculated amount, run jets for 45 minutes, then re-test. This prevents chemical bounce and over-treatment. Dose cards show liquid amounts in fl oz and mL, plus granular equivalents in household measures (tsp, tbsp, cup) — so you can use whatever product you have on the shelf. THE LSI SCORE The Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) is your water balance report card. Pool-Proof calculates it using CYA-corrected alkalinity per Taylor K-2006 methodology. A large color-coded score — from corrosive to scaling — gives you the full picture at a glance. CHLORINE & BROMINE Switch between chlorine and bromine mode from the Setup screen. Bromine mode adjusts all target ranges, skips CYA correction, and uses the correct dosing rates for granular bromine automatically. WET-HAND FRIENDLY Built for poolside use. Giant tap targets. Physical-style +/- drop counters that mirror the real test kit workflow. No tiny keyboard fields. Dark theme for outdoor readability. THE VAULT Save every test session. Review past LSI scores and readings. Spot trends over time. All history is stored privately on your device — no account required, no cloud sync. BUILT-IN SAFETY GUARDRAILS Pool-Proof includes the same safety rules professional techs follow: pH gate — chlorine dosing blocked when pH is below 7.0 Alkalinity guardrail — emergency baking soda forced when effective alkalinity drops dangerously low Acid cap — muriatic acid limited to a safe maximum per treatment cycle TA-first logic — pH corrections deferred until alkalinity is balanced FLEXIBLE FOR ANY SPA Gallons or liters volume input F or C temperature toggle Liquid or granular dose format preference Basic Mode (acrylic or fiberglass spa) or Pro Mode (plaster pool, full LSI and calcium hardness) Chlorine or bromine sanitizer COMPLETELY PRIVATE All data is stored locally on your device. No login. No subscription. No data collection. Nothing ever leaves your phone. Works with the Taylor K-2006 Platinum test kit. Trusted methodology. No guesswork. DISCLAIMER: Pool-Proof is a calculation aid designed to assist with routine residential spa maintenance. It does not replace professional water testing or licensed pool service technicians. Always follow chemical product labels and safety precautions.

Screenshots

PoolWise3 screens
Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pool at 15.0 against PoolWise's 17. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
PoolWise versus Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolWisePool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer天泽 张Brandon Currie

In-app purchases

None

PoolWise

No in-app purchases

None

Pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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