Application comparison

The three apps have widely differing goals & philosophies. The Pool Monitor app was designed to maximize Convenience and Security.

Pool Entry	MokoPass	Pool Monitor
Details: https://www.poolentry.com	Details: https://mokoapp.com/products/digital-pool-pass	Details: https://pool.pejaver.com
1. PoolEntry requires members to install an app on their phones and bring their phone to the pool.  This may be inconvenient to members who walk to the pool in clothes without pockets.  PoolEntry also requires members to set up the app and configure their information. Again, some members may find this inconvenient.	MokoPass requires members to create an account and enter their information. The information will then be validated by Administrators. This is inconvenient since it requires residents to install an app and remember yet another account and password. There may be a way to get some info from a resident list, but pictures must be snapped by residents.	Pool Monitor uses a community owned tablet and the Life Guard operates it to check-in and check-out members.  Pool Monitor does not require members to install or configure anything on their phones, or to learn how to use a new app. The list of authorized households is updated from the current resident list.
2. PoolEntry does not seem to have a way to view pool usage logs or to analyze them.	MokoPass can display the latest values for Total check-ins, Total guests, and Total check-ins per day and per month. There may be more reports. Data comparing previous seasons may not be available. Needs to be checked.	Pool Monitor allows live remote viewing of logs showing Check-In and Check-Out times.  It also allows for sophisticated analysis of the data, like: how many members used the pool in a given period, max usage, who were in the pool at a specific time, etc. Data can be retained over multiple seasons.
3. PoolEntry needs Internet access at the pool.  Though this is generally available at the pool, there are occasional signal losses.	The MokoApp laptop/tablet may need continuous Internet access to validate members and maintain logs. This need to be checked.	Pool Monitor is designed to be highly redundant and can function through loss of Internet access, or if the tablet is accidentally damaged.  Usage data will not be lost.
4. PoolEntry has strict access control and only allows preconfigured members.	MokoApp only allows preconfigured members.	Pool Monitor has a flexible method for validating members and requires less setup. The Life Guard may use their discretion to add member corrections and pictures during check-in.
5. From a security risk point of view, PoolEntry keeps some sensitive member data on their servers, like members' date of birth, credit card info (?), pictures, phone numbers, etc.  The servers can get hacked, and the information can get widely distributed.	MokoApp relies on a proprietary database maintained by the vendor. This database can be hacked and its contents can be leaked, possibly by disgruntled employees.	By design, Pool Monitor does not maintain any sensitive data.  See https://pejaver.com/PrivacyPolicy.htm. All information is stored in Google Docs, which is arguably reputable. Only the Administrators will know passwords for Google Docs.
6. Members would have to contact PoolEntry support when they have problems.  Look at the reviews.	Administrators would have to contact MokoApps for support.	Pool Monitor is far less complex and is designed to require little or no support.  It just needs to be fed an updated table of members for changes.
7. PoolEntry allows for multiple communities, payments, pool-pass applications, member pictures, etc.  Tanglewood currently does not need these features.	MokoApp seems to build mobile apps for communities. The functionalities include Calendars, Alert notifications (like Volo) and Voting.	Pool Monitor allows for multiple facilities in a single community to consolidate usage records in one database.  For example, the pool, gym and tennis court usage can be viewed and analyzed.
8. There is no way to revoke pool access to a resident if they are behind on their dues (assessments) or for any other reason.	MokoApp does not seem to have a way to flag accounts.	Administrators can add messages for a resident and block their access to community resources for any reason.
9. Not free.	Not free.	Free to use.
10. PoolEntry has "Average" reviews on the web, with about equal numbers of positive and negative reviews.	There are several HOAs using MokoApp, but no reviews are found online.	Pool Monitor has no reviews, but our doggie strongly recommends it.