Comparison

PoolFlow vs Lapsheet

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

Lapsheet

Organize your daily service calls with an ordered list of stops. Add details like addresses and notes, then optimize your route for efficiency. Navigate directly to each location and mark tasks as complete.

Highlights
  • Ordered list of daily stops
  • Add stops with address and notes
  • Route optimization by nearest-next
  • Direct navigation via Apple Maps
  • Mark stops as complete
  • On-device operation, no account needed
  • Large UI for outdoor use
Features
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Lapsheet is the complete field run-sheet for pool technicians. Open the app to see today's stops as one clear, ordered list. Add stops with name, address, notes and checklist. Tap Optimize to sort by nearest-next (uses internet for addresses). Tap any stop then Navigate — Lapsheet hands you straight to Apple Maps for turn-by-turn. Mark Done when finished. That's the full day. Free tier: up to 20 stops and 3 route optimizes per session. Everything works on-device with no account or tracking. Lapsheet Pro (auto-renewable subscription) removes all limits for unlimited stops and optimizes. Monthly ($7.99/month) or annual ($59.99/year). One flat price per company — not per pool or per tech. Payment charged to your Apple Account at purchase; renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Account Settings. No background GPS. No battery drain. Big readable UI for sun and gloves. Local-first and private. Privacy Policy: https://lapsheet.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://lapsheet.com/terms Support: https://lapsheet.com/support

Screenshots

PoolFlow4 screens
Lapsheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PoolFlow at 3 against Lapsheet's 1. Lapsheet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Lapsheet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PoolFlow against 5.0 for Lapsheet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PoolFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, Lapsheet every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PoolFlow versus Lapsheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolFlowLapsheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuggler Holdings LLCMARK GLEN BARRY

Customer experience

PoolFlow

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lapsheet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Lapsheet

Subscriptions2
  • Lapsheet Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Lapsheet Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PoolFlow free?
PoolFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lapsheet free?
Lapsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PoolFlow or Lapsheet?
PoolFlow and Lapsheet are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PoolFlow or Lapsheet have ads?
Neither PoolFlow nor Lapsheet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoolFlow or Lapsheet?
PoolFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lapsheet every 11 days. Most recently, PoolFlow was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lapsheet on November 5, 2026.

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