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Skimmer vs. Pooli
Positioned as a premium, full-service pool app, at a price that's hard to justify against what it delivers.
Pricing at a glance
What each one actually costs.
Skimmer
$19.99/ year
7-day free trial, cancel anytime
Pooli
About $109/yr, per Pooli's published pricing (confirm the current rate on their site before buying)
Competitor pricing reflects publicly listed rates and can change without notice. Confirm the current price directly with Pooli before buying.
Feature by feature
Skimmer vs. Pooli, side by side.
| Feature | Skimmer | Pooli |
|---|---|---|
| Water chemistry tracking | ||
| Chemical dosing log | ||
| Equipment lifecycle tracking | Limited, per public listings | |
| Resale-grade PDF export | Not confirmed as a core feature | |
| Works offline, no account required | Full-service platform, an account appears to be required | |
| Free trial | 7 days | Varies |
| Price per year | $19.99 | ~$109 |
Why Skimmer
Where Skimmer pulls ahead.
- A comparable feature set for a fraction of the price: $19.99/yr versus roughly $109/yr
- A single, transparent annual price with a 7-day free trial, no upsells or add-on tiers
- No account or backend required, your data lives on your device instead of someone else's cloud
- Equipment lifecycle tracking and a resale-grade PDF export included at the base price, not gated behind a higher tier
- A native iOS app built for speed and offline use, not a heavier full-service platform
Frequently asked
Questions about Skimmer vs. Pooli
Is Pooli worth $109/yr?
That depends what you value. Pooli markets itself as a premium, full-service pool app, but at roughly $109/yr, per its published pricing, it costs more than five times what Skimmer charges for a comparable feature set: water chemistry tracking, dosing logs, and equipment records. If you're paying for extras beyond tracking, that may justify the price for some owners, but for straightforward logging and record-keeping it's a steep premium.
What does Pooli actually include for that price?
Pooli's marketing centers on full-service pool management, but the specifics of what's gated behind its subscription aren't fully published, so check their current feature list before comparing line by line. What we can say confidently: Skimmer's $19.99/yr covers water chemistry, dosing history, equipment lifecycle tracking, and a resale-grade PDF export, all in one price with no add-on tiers.
Does Pooli work offline?
That isn't clearly documented in Pooli's public materials. As a full-service platform it appears to rely on an account and cloud sync for at least some features. Skimmer, by contrast, has no backend and no account, ever, everything works offline on your device.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pooli that still tracks equipment?
Yes. Skimmer tracks water chemistry, chemical dosing, and equipment lifecycle details, install dates, warranties, and service history, for $19.99/yr, about a fifth of Pooli's published rate, with a 7-day free trial and no account required.
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