Why ClearDose
Why ClearDose wins at the pool.
Most pool calculators require a download, an account, or assume you're using specific brand-name chemicals at fixed concentrations. ClearDose works instantly in your mobile browser — no install, no sign-up — and always asks you to confirm concentration from your product label, so the math matches what's actually in your hand, not a vendor's default.
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| Feature | ClearDose | PoolMath | Orenda | Clorox Pool & Spa | HTH Pool Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requires install? | No | Yes (app) | Yes (app) | Yes (app) | Yes (app) |
| Requires account? | No | Yes | No (free tier) | No | No |
| Assumes product concentration? | No — defers to label | Yes | Yes | Yes (Clorox products) | Yes (HTH products) |
| Brand-affiliated? | No | No | No | Yes — Clorox-owned | Yes — HTH-owned |
| Free? | Yes | Freemium (paid features) | Freemium (paid features) | Free | Free |
| Mobile-friendly on first load? | Yes — web, no install | After install | After install | After install | After install |
Based on publicly available product listings and app store entries as of August 2026.
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