# Pool vs ChlorCast

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pool at 15.0 against ChlorCast's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pool | ChlorCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-proof/id6761028109/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chlorcast/id6777863208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Currie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887377079) | [Sean OBrien](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777834311) |

## What reviewers say

### Pool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pool-proof/id6761028109)

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChlorCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chlorcast/id6777863208)

This app simplifies pool care by logging water tests, providing chemistry guidance, and forecasting chlorine levels. It helps users understand their pool's needs and maintain balanced water with practical, actionable advice.

**Highlights:** Log quick and full chemistry tests, Get chemistry fix recommendations, Forecast chlorine loss with weather data, Track test history and water changes, Manage chemical inventory, Set maintenance reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pool free?

Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChlorCast free?

ChlorCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pool or ChlorCast?

Pool and ChlorCast are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Pool or ChlorCast have ads?

Neither Pool nor ChlorCast shows ads.

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