U vs PoolControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
U
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This App is a client application for the U-Time software. It enables you to register you time in the U-Time database.
PoolControl
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App created for monitoring pH and Rx pumps installed in your swimming pool. Simple and user-friendly app that allows you to view the values of measurements, dosing and alarms in real time. Historical measurement charts up to 30 days.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: U at every 3 months against PoolControl's every 25 months. U also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
U ships an update every 3 months, PoolControl every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | U | PoolControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global Time Solutions | Microdos srl |
In-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
PoolControl
No in-app purchases
