Photo your test strip
Any standard residential strip — AquaChek, Taylor, HTH, Clorox. The AI reads the color pads and extracts pH, FC, TC, TA, CYA, hardness automatically.
Free · No signup neededAI pool chemistry,
AI pool chemistry,
in your pocket
Photo any standard test strip — get exact dosing for your pool size, season, and 30-day history. By the team behind HiredLocalPros.
What it does
Six things PoolAssist gets right
The math is the same as PoolMath / Trouble Free Pool — sourced from the verified TFP / Taylor formulas. The differences are personalization, photo input, and knowing when to stop.
Exact dosing for your pool
Not 'your pH is high.' We tell you exactly how much muriatic acid 31.45% to add for your gallons, with timing for next retest.
30-day pattern detection
If FC has crashed below 1 ppm three times in two weeks, the AI sees that pattern and suggests CYA testing — not just 'add more chlorine.'
Math verified, every time
Every dose is re-checked against an 18-formula verified table (TFP / Taylor / manufacturer specs). Off by >15%? We flag it before you see it.
Honest pro escalation
When chemistry exceeds DIY scope (mustard algae, equipment failure, structural cracks), we say so — and connect you to a vetted local pool pro.
Free + private
5 queries/day with no signup, 30/day with a free account. No ads, no third-party trackers, no data sold. Photos are not stored on our side.
In action
What real questions look like
You
pH 7.8, FC 0.5, TA 110 — 18,000 gal chlorine pool
PoolAssist
FC critically low for July outdoor pool. Add 18 oz cal-hypo 73% to bring FC to 4 ppm. Re-test in 4 hours.
You
Pool water cloudy after rain. CYA 40, FC 2.0
PoolAssist
Likely organic load + slightly low FC for CYA 40. Brush, run filter 24h, raise FC to SLAM target 16 if cloudiness persists.
You
How much muriatic acid for pH 8.2 in a 22K gal salt pool?
PoolAssist
To drop pH from 8.2 → 7.6, add ~80 oz muriatic acid 31.45% in 2 split rounds, 4 hours apart. SWG: avoid dry acid (sulfate corrodes cell).
Get the app
3 ways to use PoolAssist
Native iOS / Android apps coming soon. Until then, the web version installs to your home screen with one tap and runs fullscreen — no App Store wait.
Easiest · works on any device
Open in your browser
Just visit pool.hiredlocalpros.com/chat. No download, no signup. First 5 queries/day free, sign in for 30/day.
iPhone · 30 seconds
Install on iPhone (Safari)
- 1.Open this site in Safari (not Chrome — iOS install only works in Safari)
- 2.Tap the Share button at the bottom of Safari (square with up-arrow)
- 3.Scroll past the app icons → tap “Add to Home Screen”
Don’t see it? Tap “View More” or “Edit Actions” at the bottom of the share sheet. - 4.Tap “Add” in the top-right
Android · 15 seconds
Install on Android (Chrome)
- 1.Open this site in Chrome
- 2.Tap the ⋮ menu (top-right of Chrome)
- 3.Tap “Install app” or “Add to Home screen”
Newer Chrome shows “Install app”; older versions / Samsung Internet show “Add to Home screen”. - 4.Tap “Install” to confirm
Coming soon
App Store
Coming soon
Play Store
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Common questions
FAQ
Is this really free?
Yes. 5 queries/day without signup, 30/day with a free account. We may charge for higher-volume users later, but the core utility stays free. We make money via referrals to local pool pros (HiredLocalPros) when chemistry exceeds DIY scope.
Where does my data go?
Your text and photos go to Anthropic Claude for analysis (per their policy: not used to train models). With a free account, your conversation history is stored encrypted in our database. Anonymous queries aren't stored at all. No ads, no third-party trackers, no data sold.
Is this a substitute for a pool pro?
No, and we'll be the first to tell you. PoolAssist handles routine residential chemistry: dosing, SLAM protocols, troubleshooting persistent cloudy water. When the AI detects safety concerns, equipment failure, structural damage, or chemistry beyond DIY scope, it escalates and routes you to a vetted licensed pro.
What test strip brands work?
Any standard residential strip with visible color pads — AquaChek 4-in-1 / 6-in-1 / 7-in-1, Taylor pad strip, HTH 6-Way, Clorox, La Motte, Pentair, Hayward. Drop-based kits (Taylor K-2006) work too, but typing the numbers is often faster than photographing them.
Will there be a native iOS / Android app?
Yes, we're working on it. Until then, install the web version to your phone home screen — same app-like experience (fullscreen, no browser bar, own icon), no App Store wait.