Comparison

Tovael vs CrashCode

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

Head to head
About

Tovael

This app transforms your phone into a pool and spa water testing assistant. Simply scan your test strips to get instant readings of water chemistry and receive precise instructions on which chemicals to add and how much.

Highlights
  • Scan any test strip with your camera
  • Instant readings for Free Chlorine, pH, Total Alkalinity, CYA, and more
  • Precise chemical dosage recommendations based on pool volume
  • Track test history to spot trends
  • Supports pools, spas, and hot tubs
Features
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Tovael turns your phone into a pool and spa water-testing assistant. Snap a photo of any test strip and Tovael instantly reads your water chemistry — then tells you exactly which chemicals to add, and how much, for your pool's size. No more squinting at color charts or guessing. Just scan, read, and balance. WHAT TOVAEL DOES • Scan any test strip — point your camera, get instant readings • Reads Free Chlorine, pH, Total Alkalinity, Stabilizer (CYA), and more • Tells you the exact dose of each chemical for your pool's volume • Tracks every test so you can spot trends over time • Works for pools and spas / hot tubs WHY POOL OWNERS LOVE IT • Save money — stop over-buying chemicals and fixing avoidable problems • Save time — balanced water in minutes, not trial and error • Stay clear — catch issues before the water turns SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING Free to try. Unlock unlimited scans and full history with a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring charges. Yours forever. Keep your pool perfect all season long.

About

CrashCode

Features
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CrashCode exchanges vehicle and insurance data after an accident in 10 seconds via QR code — 100% offline, no server, no data collection. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Create profile — Enter vehicle, insurance, and contact data (or scan from your vehicle registration document) 2. Show QR code — In an accident, open the app and show your QR code 3. Other party scans — All relevant data is displayed instantly FEATURES: • QR code with all relevant data (vehicle, insurance, contact) • Other party needs no app — they scan the QR code and see everything in the browser, no install required • OCR scan: photograph your vehicle registration instead of typing • Accident report following the European standard: tick circumstances, draw a sketch, take photos, both parties sign • Multiple vehicles (car, motorcycle, company car, bicycle) • Accident history with timestamps and GPS • PDF export for insurance claims (incl. sketch, photos, signatures) • Maximum screen brightness when showing QR • PIN protection for your data • Send your accident report straight to your insurer (Pro) • Driving-school co-branding: schools can personalize the app for their students 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE: • No servers — your data stays on your device • No cloud — no account needed • No tracking — no ads • No internet connection required • Encrypted storage (iOS Keychain) • GDPR and Swiss nDSG compliant BUILT FOR SWITZERLAND: • Swiss vehicle registration OCR (owner, chassis number, plate) • All Swiss cantons and license plates recognized • 4 languages (DE, FR, IT, EN) • Insurance-independent — works with any policy USE CASES: • Rear-end collision in traffic — exchange data in 10 seconds • Parking lot bump — no paper note needed • Language barrier — QR code is language-independent • Motorcycle — no paper, no pen needed • Company vehicle — insurance number always with you • Bicycle/e-bike — works even without a license plate PRO SUBSCRIPTION: CrashCode Pro is available as an auto-renewing yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. The free version fully documents an accident — Pro adds clean PDF export, sending reports to your insurer, and unlimited history. TERMS OF USE: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://crashcode.kaelint.ch/privacy.html CrashCode — set up once, always ready.

Screenshots

Tovael4 screens
CrashCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Tovael sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CrashCode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tovael versus CrashCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTovaelCrashCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy NicholsMarc Kalin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tovael

One-time1
  • Tovael Unlocked$9.99
2 purchases

CrashCode

Subscriptions1
  • CrashCode Pro – Annual$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • CrashCode Pro – Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Tovael free?
Tovael is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrashCode free?
CrashCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tovael or CrashCode have ads?
Neither Tovael nor CrashCode shows ads.

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