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Pool Chemistry vs Pool

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

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Pool Chemistry

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Chlor is the precision pool chemistry companion built for serious pool owners. Stop guessing - test smarter, dose accurately, and swim in perfectly balanced water every time. WHETHER YOU OWN A POOL, SPA, OR HOT TUB Chlor tracks every body of water you manage. Log test results, calculate exact chemical doses, and follow a smart maintenance schedule - all in one beautifully designed app. ACCURATE CHEMICAL CALCULATORS - Free Chlorine - calculate exact liquid chlorine, Cal-Hypo, Dichlor, or Trichlor dose - pH - calculate muriatic acid or soda ash to hit your target - Total Alkalinity - sodium bicarbonate dosing with precise measurements - CYA (Cyanuric Acid) - stabilizer additions with partial drain guidance - Calcium Hardness - raise calcium with calcium chloride calculations - Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) - prevent corrosion and scaling - SLAM Calculator - shock treatment with CYA-adjusted FC targets - Salt Level - sodium chloride additions for saltwater pools - Volume Estimator - calculate gallons from pool dimensions SMART TEST LOGGING - Log your water test results with a clean, fast interface - Color-coded status indicators show exactly which parameters are in or out of range - Full test history with timestamps and test kit identification - Filter tests by pool or hot tub CHEMISTRY TRENDS (Pro) Track how your pH, free chlorine, and total alkalinity change over time. Visualize trends with interactive charts, spot seasonal patterns, and catch drift before it becomes a problem. CHEMICAL TREATMENT LOG Record every product you add to your pool - liquid chlorine, muriatic acid, sodium bicarb, algaecide, and more. Each treatment is linked to your water body and timestamped so you always know what went in and when. CYA-ADJUSTED FREE CHLORINE TARGETS Chlor uses the scientifically correct FC:CYA ratio to calculate your ideal free chlorine range - not the oversimplified 1-3 ppm most apps use. Your pool is as unique as your CYA level. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - Create recurring tasks (skimming, filter cleaning, equipment checks) with custom frequencies - Tasks are automatically sorted by urgency: overdue, due this week, and upcoming - Mark tasks complete and view your full maintenance history AI POOL ASSISTANT (Pro) Ask any pool chemistry question and get personalized advice based on your water body and recent test results. Troubleshooting cloudy water, planning a SLAM, or figuring out the right stabilizer dose - the AI assistant gives you an instant expert answer. MULTIPLE POOLS AND SPAS Manage your backyard pool, the hot tub, and the spa all in one app. Each body of water gets its own test history, calculator context, and maintenance schedule. DESIGNED FOR ACCURACY Chlor's calculation engine is based on the industry-standard chemistry formulas used by professional pool technicians. Every dose calculation accounts for your pool volume, current levels, target levels, and chemical concentration. CHLOR PRO Upgrade to unlock all 9 calculators, unlimited test history, chemistry trends charts, full maintenance history, AI Pool Assistant, and unlimited pools and spas. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Pool Chemistry4 screens
Pool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pool at none against Pool Chemistry's 3. Pool also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ads 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. Pool Chemistry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pool Chemistry versus Pool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool ChemistryPool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKarol JaworskiBrandon Currie

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pool Chemistry

Subscriptions3
  • Chlor Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Chlor Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Chlor Pro Yearly Promo1 Year trial$39.991 Year
None

Pool

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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