MyDolphin vs PoolMr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote control
- Register device
- Cleaning programs
- Weekly timer
- Manual navigation
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
PoolMr
Control and monitor various smart home IoT devices, including pool cleaners and kitchen appliances. Experience the convenience of technology for an easier lifestyle.
- Connects to IoT devices
- Control smart home devices
- Monitor device status
- Manage pool cleaning robots
- Manage smart sweeping robots
- Manage smart kitchen appliances
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MyDolphin | PoolMr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (187 ratings) — better | 1.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 6.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 187 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Maytronics | Wuhan Smartda Electronic Technology Co Ltd. |
Customer experience
MyDolphin
PoolMr
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
MyDolphin
No in-app purchases
PoolMr
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyDolphin free?
Is PoolMr free?
Which has better reviews, MyDolphin or PoolMr?
Do MyDolphin or PoolMr have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyDolphin or PoolMr?
Other comparisons
