Comparison

PoolWise vs Pool Tester Pro

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 Tester Pro

Features
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Pool Tester Pro turns Taylor Test Kit results into exact chemical doses for your saltwater pool. Enter your pool volume once and every dose β€” chlorine, salt, pH, alkalinity, CYA, calcium β€” scales to it. β€’ Guided, step-by-step test procedures (Taylor Test Kit reagents and drop counts) β€’ A dose calculator that auto-scales to your pool's exact volume β€’ An on-device readings log to track your water over time β€” no account, fully private β€’ Daily / weekly / monthly / seasonal task checklists, plus an opening-recovery list β€’ A plain-English "what it means" guide explaining the chemistry behind every reading β€’ A sacrificial-anode primer β€” the galvanic-corrosion physics, how to install, and upkeep Based on the Trouble Free Pool (TFP) method. All your data stays on your device β€” nothing is collected or sent anywhere, and no sign-in is required.

Screenshots

PoolWise3 screens
Pool Tester Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

PoolWise and Pool Tester Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PoolWise versus Pool Tester Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolWisePool Tester Pro
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer倩泽 张Nicolaas van der Berg

In-app purchases

None

PoolWise

No in-app purchases

None

Pool Tester Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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