Comparison

PoolFlow vs Poolistry Pro

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

Head to head
About

PoolFlow

This app streamlines pool service operations by managing routes, water chemistry, service logs, and equipment. It offers offline functionality, proof-of-service photos, and inventory tracking for chemicals. Professionals can also analyze profitability and export data for comprehensive business management.

Highlights
  • Route management with optimization
  • Water chemistry and LSI calculations
  • Quick service logging with photos
  • Chemical inventory tracking
  • Profit analytics
  • Equipment tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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PoolFlow is the all-in-one iOS app built for pool service professionals. Replace paper logs, manual LSI calculations, and scattered spreadsheets with a single tool that works offline — because the best pool software is useless if it can't function poolside. ROUTE MANAGEMENT View your daily route filtered by day of week. Drag to reorder stops, get one-tap Apple Maps directions, and track route completion in real time. Pro subscribers unlock algorithmic route optimization that finds the fastest path across your stops. WATER CHEMISTRY & LSI Instant Langelier Saturation Index calculations with every reading. See at a glance whether water is corrosive, balanced, or scale-forming — color-coded for quick decisions. Get exact dosing recommendations with the chemicals and quantities you need. QUICK SERVICE LOGGING Log a service visit in under 30 seconds. Enter readings, snap a proof-of-service photo, and auto-calculate chemical doses. Your inventory adjusts automatically. CHEMICAL INVENTORY Track every chemical on your truck with real-time stock levels. Get low-stock alerts before you run out. Know your exact cost-per-dose for every product. PROFIT ANALYTICS (PRO) See per-pool profitability at a glance. Track chemical costs against monthly service fees. Identify your most and least profitable accounts with monthly performance reports. EQUIPMENT TRACKING Record pumps, filters, heaters, salt systems, and more for every pool. Track warranty dates, service history, and upcoming maintenance. DATA MANAGEMENT Export service history as CSV, generate professional PDF reports, or create a full backup of your entire business data. Import customers from CSV when migrating from another tool. BUILT FOR THE FIELD - 56pt touch targets for gloved/wet hands - Works 100% offline — sync when you have signal - iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts - Imperial and metric unit support START FREE Manage up to 5 pools completely free. Upgrade to PoolFlow Pro for unlimited pools, route optimization, profit analytics, full backup, and iCloud sync across all your devices. PoolFlow Pro Subscription: - Monthly: $29.99/month - Annual: $299.99/year (save 17%) - 1-week free trial included with both plans Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://poolflowapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://poolflowapp.com/terms

About

Poolistry Pro

Features
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Poolistry Pro is a mobile pool service app for solo owner-operators who need routes, visits, chemistry logs, client notes, photos, and professional service reports in one place — even when you're offline at the pool. CURRENT PLAN: SOLO — ONE USER Poolistry Pro currently supports one owner-operator. Solo does not include employee accounts, shared team access, or assigning routes to technicians. Team features are planned but are not currently available, and no release date has been announced. Built for pool cleaners and service pros, Poolistry Pro helps you plan the day, complete every stop, record water test results, track chemical additions, add visit photos, and share clean client-facing PDF visit reports. Plan Your Day: • Manage clients, service addresses, access notes, pet notes, billing notes, and pool details • Build your own daily route from pool schedules • Optimize stop order and preview the full route map with total mileage and drive time • Reorder route stops and open directions in your maps app • See completed, skipped, and remaining stops at a glance Work the Visit: • Start, complete, skip, reopen, or reset service visits • Log water test results, chemistry readings, and chemical additions • Check water balance (CSI/LSI) at a glance • Add visit photos, visit notes, and service notes • Follow service checklists with pool-specific overrides • Review visit history before starting the next service Work Orders: • Create one-time repair, opening, closing, and maintenance jobs with reusable checklists • Schedule them alongside routine service and carry progress across return visits • Share completion reports with customers Share Professional Reports: • Create client-facing PDF visit reports • Customize how visit report PDFs look for your business • Add your company logo to visit reports • Include service details, chemistry readings, chemical additions, notes, and photos • Send customers a clear record of what was done at the pool Stay Organized: • Keep client, pool, route, visit, checklist, chemistry, report, and company settings in one mobile workspace • Explore Pro workflows in demo mode before activating a plan • Sync clients, pools, visits, routes, reports, and settings with an active Poolistry Pro plan • Keep working when connectivity drops; queued changes sync when you reconnect Poolistry Pro is built for independent pool cleaners and solo owner-operators who want practical swimming pool maintenance software without office-heavy complexity. Privacy Policy: https://poolistry.com/pro/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PoolFlow4 screens
Poolistry Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Poolistry Pro at every 2 days against PoolFlow's every 2 weeks. Poolistry Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. PoolFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Poolistry Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PoolFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, Poolistry Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PoolFlow versus Poolistry Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolFlowPoolistry Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuggler Holdings LLCYonah Systems

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PoolFlow

Subscriptions2
  • PoolFlow Premium — Monthly1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • PoolFlow Premium — Annual1 Month trial$199.991 Year
2 purchases

Poolistry Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Poolistry Pro Solo Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Poolistry Pro Solo Yearly1 Month trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is PoolFlow free?
PoolFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poolistry Pro free?
Poolistry Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PoolFlow or Poolistry Pro have ads?
Neither PoolFlow nor Poolistry Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoolFlow or Poolistry Pro?
PoolFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Poolistry Pro every 2 days. Most recently, PoolFlow was updated on October 10, 2026 and Poolistry Pro on October 28, 2026.

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