The pool shop shuffle
You drive in, wait for a test and leave with a bag of products. Standing at the pool with a measuring cup, the instructions don't feel so clear.
30 days free · no card · first 300 lock in $79 for life
Know your pool is safe to swim. Keep the record to prove it.
Test, and Your Pool Mate tells you exactly what to add, in grams and millilitres for your litres. It says when the grandkids can jump in, and keeps a dated water record your warranty can rely on.
- Australian owned
- Works on any phone
- Your data, exportable any time
Sound familiar?
Pool ownership shouldn't feel like a guessing game.
Three people, three answers
Ask the neighbour, the forum and the shop about cloudy water and you'll get three fixes. None of them know your litres or your readings.
No record when it counts
A cracked surface or a dead chlorinator, and someone asks how the water's been kept. The shop printouts went in the bin months ago.
Your Pool Mate fixes all three — from your own phone, in your own backyard.
The part nobody tells you
Your warranty may ask how the water was kept. Have the answer ready.
Pool builders' structural warranties often run for years, and equipment makers can ask for water chemistry records before they honour a claim. Pool shops rarely give you a copy you can keep. Your Pool Mate does.
- Every test and every dose saved with its date, automatically
- Corrections show as corrections — the first reading stays on record, so it's believable
- Download a PDF or spreadsheet, or send a read-only link to the builder, the shop or a buyer
- A documented water history to hand over when you sell the house
Your Pool Mate keeps the record; it doesn't decide a claim. Check your own warranty's terms.
What you get
Everything a pool tech knows, in your pocket.
No chemistry degree. No guessing. Plain English, sized to your pool.
Health Score and a safe-to-swim call
One number out of 100, then a straight answer: swim-ready, hold off, or test first. Conservative on purpose — grandkids swim in this pool.
Hold off · Free chlorine is under 1 ppm, so the water isn't sanitised yet.
The plan, in the right order, to the gram
Alkalinity first, pH next, chlorine last — with the exact amount for your litres, a safety note, and how long to wait. Tap "I added it" as you go.
Step 2 of 3 · Lower pH — 520 mL hydrochloric acid, or 685 g dry acid.
Snap the shop printout
Photograph your pool shop's test and the readings fill themselves in. Check them, save, done. Or just say them out loud.
My Shed NEW
Add what you've bought — or photograph the receipt. The plan uses it first and tells you when you've already got enough.
Shopping list NEW
Only what the shed can't cover, rounded to the bottle or bag you usually buy. Send it to your phone before you head out.
Salt pool? Chlorinator first.
Before it tells you to buy liquid chlorine, Your Pool Mate works out what your cell can make and says how far to turn it up. Salt targets follow your chlorinator model.
Turn the chlorinator up to 80% and run 8 hours — enough to skip the liquid chlorine.
Costs and trends NEW
See your score over time and what you actually spent, from prices you typed — never guessed. Watch the corrective doses shrink as the pool settles.
Last 30 days · Average score up 12 · 3 fewer doses than the month before.
A nudge on test day
Pick a day and get a weekly reminder, plus a monthly report of how the pool went.
Gear care schedule
Backwash, baskets, salt cell, pump hours for the season — the jobs that go with the pump, filter and chlorinator you own.
Problem fixer
Green, cloudy, stinging eyes, foam or stains — what causes it and what to do, step by step, even before your first test.
How it works
Up and running before the kettle boils.
Tell it about your pool
Litres, surface, and chlorine, salt or mineral. Not sure of the litres? It works them out from length, width and depth.
Log a water test
Type it, say it, or snap the pool shop printout. You check every number before it's saved.
Follow the plan
Your score, the swim call, and exactly what to add — in order. Tap "I added it" and re-test tomorrow.
No test kit yet? Most pool shops test your water free. Snap their printout and Your Pool Mate does the rest.
Use your pool shop smarter
Walk in knowing exactly what you need.
Your Pool Mate works alongside your pool shop. Bring their test home, see what it means for your litres, use what's already in the shed, and buy only the rest.
Simple pricing
Free for 30 days. Then yours to keep.
Every feature, from day one. Nothing to pay today — you choose inside the app when the trial ends.
Founding member
$79AUD
$79 once, lifetime. Never renews, never discounted.
- Everything in Your Pool Mate, for life
- Every new feature as it ships
- A direct line to the founder — help shape what's next
- 30-day no-questions refund
Standard
$49AUD / year
$49/year after the 300 founding places are gone. Cancel anytime.
- Everything in Your Pool Mate
- Full 30-day free trial first
- Download all your data whenever you like
No card to start. Payments are handled securely by Stripe when you choose a plan.
Pool water, explained
Straight answers to the questions every owner asks.
Why does my pool keep going green?
Green water is almost always algae. It takes hold when free chlorine drops below 1.0 ppm — usually because strong UV, heavy use, warm water or low stabiliser (cyanuric acid) burns the chlorine off faster than it's replaced.
The fix is to shock with a high dose of chlorine, brush the walls and floor, and run the filter until it clears, which can take several days. Testing weekly and keeping stabiliser at 30–50 ppm is what stops it coming back.
Is my pool safe for children and grandchildren to swim in?
Safe means free chlorine between 1.0 and 3.0 ppm, pH between 7.2 and 7.6, and clear water. Below 1.0 ppm chlorine the water isn't properly sanitised; above 5.0 ppm it can irritate eyes and skin.
Clear water can still be short of chlorine, so the only way to know is to test. Your Pool Mate gives a plain safe-to-swim or hold-off call from your latest test.
What should my pool's chlorine level be?
Free chlorine should sit between 1.0 and 3.0 ppm. In an uncovered outdoor pool with stabiliser (30–50 ppm), aim for about 3.0 ppm — stabiliser holds some chlorine back, and NSW public-pool rules use 3.0 ppm for stabilised outdoor pools.
Keep your pool under a cover? Many covered pools run without stabiliser, and 1.5–2.0 ppm is plenty there and kinder to the cover. Combined chlorine (total minus free) should stay under 0.2 ppm; at 0.5 ppm or more the pool needs shocking.
What does pool pH mean and why does it matter?
pH measures how acidic or alkaline the water is, on a 0–14 scale. The right range is 7.2–7.6. Low pH stings eyes, corrodes equipment and burns through chlorine. High pH makes chlorine far less effective and causes cloudiness and scale.
What is total alkalinity and why does it need to be correct?
Total alkalinity (80–120 ppm) is the water's ability to resist pH swings. Too low and pH jumps around with rain, chemicals or heavy use. Too high and pH is hard to bring down, with cloudy water as a side effect. Correct alkalinity first, then fine-tune pH.
Why is my pool cloudy even though I've added chlorine?
Usually one of three things: high pH making the chlorine less effective, not enough filtration, or high combined chlorine (chloramines) that means the pool needs shocking. Test every reading, not just chlorine — more chlorine in water at pH 8.0 won't do much.
How often should I test my pool water?
At least weekly in spring and summer, twice a week in heavy use, very hot weather or after rain. Fortnightly is usually enough in winter. Regular testing is the simplest way to avoid big corrective doses — and it builds your record.
Can I use my pool the same day I add chemicals?
After chlorine or pH adjusters, wait at least four hours with the pump running, then re-test. After shocking, wait until free chlorine is back under 5.0 ppm. Always follow the product label.
Why do I need a record of my pool water tests?
Pool builder and equipment warranties can ask for evidence the water was looked after, and a dated record helps when you sell the house. Pool shops rarely give you a copy you can keep. Your Pool Mate saves every test and dose with its date, shows when a reading was corrected, and exports a PDF, a spreadsheet or a share link.
About the app
Questions before you start
What does founding lifetime access mean exactly?
Our first 300 paying members pay $79 once and keep Your Pool Mate for life — no renewals. New features are included. You choose it inside the app when your 30-day free trial ends.
What happens after the 300 founding places are gone?
Founding lifetime access closes. New members still get the full 30-day free trial, then continue for $49/year, cancel anytime.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Every account starts with a 30-day free trial with every feature. No card needed to start.
Is there a refund policy?
Founding member purchases have a 30-day no-questions-asked refund — email hello@yourpoolmate.com.au within 30 days of paying. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law also apply.
Do I need to install anything?
No app store needed. Open Your Pool Mate in your phone's browser and add it to your home screen in one tap. It works on iPhone, Android and computers, and updates itself.
What pool types does it support?
Chlorine, saltwater chlorinator and mineral pools, on pebblecrete, concrete, tiled, fibreglass and vinyl surfaces. Salt targets follow your chlorinator model. Unusual setup? Email us and we'll work through it.
Will it replace my pool shop?
It works alongside your pool shop. Many owners still get a full test done there — scan the printout and Your Pool Mate works out exactly what to add for your litres, uses what you already have in the shed first, and keeps the result on your record.
What happens to my data?
It's yours. Each account only sees its own pool. Download everything as a file whenever you like, or delete your account from Profile. See our privacy policy.
Your pool. Your mate. Your water, sorted.
Thirty days free. Five minutes to set up. A record that keeps building itself.