Comparison

Lapsheet vs Pool Service App

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

Head to head
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

About

Pool Service App

Features
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PoolDocket helps independent pool service pros run today's route, record every stop, and send customer-ready proof of service on iPhone and iPad. No account. Nothing to sync. It keeps working with no signal, and your records stay on your device. RUN TODAY’S ROUTE • See recurring stops and completion progress at a glance • Reorder the day and open each customer’s service history • Keep working with local, offline-first records CAPTURE THE VISIT • Record readings, treatments, work performed, issues, costs, and photos • Dictate an editable draft, then review and confirm every detail • Support multiple pools, spas, fountains, or cold plunges at one property SEND CLEAR PROOF • Generate customer-ready PDF service reports • Include selected photos and per-water-body details • Share through the iOS share sheet without a proprietary customer account SEE THE BUSINESS • Track operator-entered service revenue and chemical costs • Review estimated gross margin by account • Keep repair opportunities visible for follow-up BUILT FOR SOLO OPERATORS No employee surveillance, route tracking, chemistry dosing advice, invoicing, or forced cloud account. A privacy-safe widget, Siri Shortcut, and read-only Apple Watch companion help you check route progress without exposing customer details. The free plan supports the complete workflow for up to five active real pools, including unlimited visits, history, photos, reports, CSV/JSON export, and backup/restore. Free PDFs include a small “Prepared with PoolDocket” credit. PoolDocket Pro is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks unlimited active pools, white-label PDF branding, reusable work templates, schedule duplication, advanced insights, and bulk report export. Existing records and completed reports remain accessible if Pro ends. Prices and any eligible introductory offer are shown by the App Store before purchase. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pooldocket.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lapsheet4 screens
Pool Service App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lapsheet at 15.1 against Pool Service App's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lapsheet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Pool Service App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lapsheet ships an update every 11 days, Pool Service App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Lapsheet versus Pool Service App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapsheetPool Service App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARK GLEN BARRYEUTOPIX LABS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lapsheet

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

Pool Service App

Subscriptions2
  • PoolDocket Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PoolDocket Pro Annual14 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Lapsheet free?
Lapsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pool Service App free?
Pool Service App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lapsheet or Pool Service App have ads?
Neither Lapsheet nor Pool Service App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lapsheet or Pool Service App?
Lapsheet ships an update every 11 days, and Pool Service App weekly. Most recently, Lapsheet was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pool Service App on October 31, 2026.

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