# Pool Doctor

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id375459618](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id375459618)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id375459618`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gazzini Ventures
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (134 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.51
- **Last updated:** 2023-04-24
- **First published:** 2010-06-22
- **Size:** 6.98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pool-doctor/id375459618)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.poolcloud.com/privacy?app=pd](https://www.poolcloud.com/privacy?app=pd)

## Description

Pool Doctor is a professional-grade Chrome extension for pool chemistry that helps pros and serious enthusiasts keep pools blue. It translates any test-kit readings into precise chemical actions, with on-screen instructions and clear explanations for each recommendation.

Features include adjusting chlorine, bromine, salt, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid across regular, saltwater, and bromine pools. It supports multiple units, saves pool readings, calculates the Langelier index, and includes a shock calculator to reach breakpoint chlorination quickly.

## Rankings

- #123,842 — Overall

## Review summary

Pool Doctor is praised for its easy-to-use interface and clear dosing guidance that helps with daily pool management. Users value customizable units and target levels, plus editable dosing recommendations. However, some report reliability issues like crashes and changing input values, and others find the dosing guidance inaccurate for their specific setups. Overall, it’s useful but comes with notable accuracy and reliability caveats.

### Pros

- Very easy to use and intuitive interface.
- Provides clear, actionable dosing guidance based on test readings.
- Flexible customization: change units, set target levels, edit dosing recommendations, and adjust input options.
- Helpful for daily pool management with a well-laid-out design that simplifies tracking and maintenance.
- Supports multiple units and customization features that cater to different setups.

### Cons

- Dosing calculations can be inaccurate or inconsistent with real-world tests, leading to improper chemical adjustments.
- App can crash or change input values after you confirm, reducing reliability.
- Limited customization and sometimes requests for more options (order of readings, choice of chlorine type) that the app does not consistently support.
- Guidance may not account for all pool chem setups (e.g., plaster conditions or specific brands) and can diverge from pool-store recommendations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id375459618)