Comparison

MyDolphin vs PoolMr

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

Head to head
About

MyDolphin

Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely. Register your device, activate cleaning programs, set a weekly timer, and navigate manually. Keep your pool pristine with smart automation.

Highlights
  • Remote control
  • Register device
  • Cleaning programs
  • Weekly timer
  • Manual navigation
Features
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With this easy-to-use app you can register your Dolphin robot pool cleaner online and control it remotely – Activate cleaning programs and the weekly timer, navigate manually, and more.

About

PoolMr

Control and monitor various smart home IoT devices, including pool cleaners and kitchen appliances. Experience the convenience of technology for an easier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Connects to IoT devices
  • Control smart home devices
  • Monitor device status
  • Manage pool cleaning robots
  • Manage smart sweeping robots
  • Manage smart kitchen appliances
Features
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PoolMr is a smart app that connects IoT devices. Through this app, you can control the smart IoT devices in your home, including pool cleaning robots, smart sweeping robots, smart kitchen appliances, and more others. You can directly control the device through the app, or view the status of the device through the app. Through PoolMr, you will experience the convenience brought by technology, and making it easier for you to enjoy life.

Screenshots

MyDolphin4 screens
PoolMr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyDolphin at 1.6 against PoolMr's 1.0. MyDolphin also leads on ratings volume (187 vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyDolphin holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin has 187 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of MyDolphin's written reviews are positive against 0% of PoolMr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, PoolMr every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyDolphin versus PoolMr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDolphinPoolMr
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (187 ratings) — better1.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews6.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings187 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB180 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaytronicsWuhan Smartda Electronic Technology Co Ltd.

Customer experience

MyDolphin

All ratings185 ratings
Positive13.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative83.2%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive6.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative89.7%

PoolMr

All ratings6 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

MyDolphin

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App can't find/connect to robot
  • App freezes or crashes frequently
  • Cleaning mode and settings not working
  • Bluetooth connection unreliable or lost

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add progress indicator for cleaning cycle
  • Allow changing cleaning cycle during operation
  • Integrate underwater camera and responsive controls
  • Improve app compatibility and regular updates

PoolMr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyDolphin

No in-app purchases

None

PoolMr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyDolphin free?
MyDolphin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PoolMr free?
PoolMr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyDolphin or PoolMr?
MyDolphin is rated higher. MyDolphin averages 1.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while PoolMr averages 1.0 from 6 ratings.
Do MyDolphin or PoolMr have ads?
Neither MyDolphin nor PoolMr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDolphin or PoolMr?
MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, and PoolMr every 6 months. Most recently, MyDolphin was updated on October 20, 2026 and PoolMr on October 9, 2026.

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