MyDolphin vs Pool Balance
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
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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.
Pool Balance
This app helps maintain clear pool or spa water by providing precise chemical calculations, personalized maintenance schedules, and AI-powered repair assistance. It offers multiple input methods for water test results and tracks progress with visual charts. It also includes weather-smart recommendations and a local store locator.
- Precise chemical calculations
- Multiple input methods (manual, scanner, color comparison)
- Personalized maintenance schedules
- AI-powered repair assistant
- Progress tracking with charts
- Weather-smart recommendations
- Local supply store locator
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Keep your pool or spa crystal clear with Pool Balance — the smart pool chemistry calculator trusted by homeowners and pool professionals alike. PRECISE CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS Enter your water test results and instantly receive exact dosing recommendations for chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and stabilizer. Works for pools and spas of any size. MULTIPLE INPUT METHODS - Manual entry for quick calculations - Color test strip comparison tool - Test strip scanner for instant readings MAINTENANCE MADE SIMPLE Get personalized daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules based on your filter type (sand, cartridge, or DE) and water type. AI-POWERED REPAIR ASSISTANT Diagnose equipment issues with our intelligent repair assistant. Get step-by-step DIY guidance, safety tips, and helpful video tutorials. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor chlorine and pH trends over time with visual charts. Keep a complete history of all your water readings synced to the cloud. WEATHER-SMART RECOMMENDATIONS Receive pool care tips based on your local weather conditions, including UV index alerts and storm preparation. FIND SUPPLIES NEARBY Locate pool supply stores in your area with our built-in store locator. FREE FEATURES INCLUDED: - Unlimited chemical calculations - Pool volume calculator - Last 3 readings history - Maintenance schedules WORKS FOR SALTWATER POOLS TOO Get accurate dosing whether you run chlorine, salt, or a hybrid system. STABILIZER & CYANURIC ACID TRACKING Monitor cyanuric acid (stabilizer) levels to keep chlorine effective and avoid over-stabilization. CLARIFIER GUIDANCE Get recommendations for using a clarifier when water looks cloudy, for a faster path back to crystal clear. Subscription Options: • Pool Pro Monthly: $2.99/month • Pool Pro Yearly: $19.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://poolbalance.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://poolbalance.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pool Balance at 5.0 against MyDolphin's 1.6. MyDolphin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (187 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Pool Balance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MyDolphin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pool Balance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin has 187 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, Pool Balance every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyDolphin | Pool Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (187 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 187 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maytronics | Pool Balance LLC |
Customer experience
MyDolphin
Pool Balance
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
Pool Balance
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyDolphin
No in-app purchases
Pool Balance
- Pool Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pool Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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