All Skimmer Reviews
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Elizabeth
Consumer Services, 11 - 50 employees
Used unspecified
OVERALL RATING:
4
Reviewed February 2024
Skimmer Review: No Headaches With Skimmer.
Anonymous
2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
Love Skimmer
Skimmer has been great and I have even recommended it to our competitors just getting started in the service industry.
PROSSkimmer is easy to use and a cost effective way to keep track of jobs.
CONSSometimes things show up on other admins phone that are not on my admin phone. But it hasn't bothered me enough to even worry with a phone call
Vendor Response
Thanks for the great review, and for recommending us to your competitors. :) Sounds like you may have two phones set as your primary device for your admin account. Give us a call and we'll be happy to help!
Replied September 2023
Zachary
Consumer Services, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Sink or Swim Pools Skimmer Review
We like just about everything this app has to offer for our company. We highly suggest that all Pool Cleaning Services out there, big or small, consider trying this app out. They recently integrated billing, and will soon be integrating estimates and quotes from the mobile app as well. We are eager to try them out after the success we have had with all other aspects of the system so far.
CONSI am hoping that with estimates and quotes getting worked on, that the price-book will become more comprehensive within the system. We would like to be able to present estimates with pictures along with maybe integrating finance companies for our customer to utilize to help pay for remodels or bigger repairs.
Reason for choosing Skimmer
We actually use service titan as well for our service technicians and remodel side of the business, but hope that with the upgrades skimmer has been promising, we can ditch service titan all together to combine all aspects of our business into one USER FRIENDLY application.
Vendor Response
Thanks for the review, Zachary and Sink or Swim! And thanks for the feedback on our new Quotes feature, which is now in the hands of our product team. We're working hard to add functionality, and we appreciate the feedback!
Replied August 2023
Jim
Consumer Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2023
Could not run our business without!
Best customer service of any software company I have ever felt with
PROSAuto pic and report to client every week after service
CONSHoping pricing holds at current levels It's really hard to come up with any negatives on this product
Vendor Response
Thanks, Jim, for the five-star review!
Replied December 2023
Justin
Recreational Facilities and Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2024
Excellent product for pool service businesses
We've been with skimmer for almost 7 years. We've grown with the software and love all the new changes and updates it brings. Overall very happy with the app.
PROSEase of use, scheduling billing history etc is all straight forward. Only thing being in a vacation rental industry would be allowing a calander drag and drop style setup would be a little easier but we're a small part of the pool service market so I understand.
CONSOccasional freeze or glitch typically when taking photos
Reason for choosing Skimmer
Much easier system to setup and navigate
Vendor Response
Thanks for this great review and being a customer for 7 (!!) years! We appreciate the calendar feedback and have passed this request to the product team. FWIW, we made some improvements to our Android app camera functionality recently. If you still run into any crash or glitch issues, please give us a call or shoot us an email so we can get your phone specs and investigate, Thanks again for the five stars!
Replied January 2024
Jake
Construction, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2023
Great Pool Service Program
My overall experience with skimmer has been great.
PROSI like being able to run my service business in it's entirety in Skimmer. From route scheduling, service and repairs I have found skimmer extremely helpful and keeps your techs in line and on time.
CONSOccasionally I have had to restart my phone when out in the field or close the app and open again. It does it only when I/we take a picture of the pool or repair it will kick you back out and most times you would have to restart. On my laptop I have had Zero issues and everything works good.
Reason for choosing Skimmer
It was mostly cost prohibited to go the other way. I did like a lot of the features they had to offer but was better suited for a company that does more than just pool maintenance and repairs.Ultimately Skimmer took the gold medal for my business model.
Vendor Response
Hi Jake! Happy to hear Skimmer is helping to keep techs in line and on time. Thanks for giving us the gold!
Replied July 2023
Robert
Consumer Services, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Just keep skimming
Love using skimmer , just keep skimming!
PROSEasy of use. Skimmer is very tech friendly, from service side of the app for the tech or from [sensitive content hidden] side. All aspects of using skimmer come naturally and with great ease.
CONSI wish I could share jobs to different companies without having to set them up on my skimmer profile. If I could assign a job to someone who has there own skimmer account would be a great addition.
Reason for choosing Skimmer
Better product for my company's needs.
Reasons for switching to Skimmer
Skimmer is the bigger fish in the pond with better updates always coming out.
Vendor Response
Thanks for the great review, Robert! We have more updates coming! Just keep skimming! :)
Replied August 2023
Macey
Consumer Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2023
Skimmer is a game changer!
Fantastic, communication is flawless with customer support. Price is amazing. Ease of use is great!
PROSSkimmer is a one stop shop for the pool industry. From route optimization to work orders and check lists you don’t need any other software
CONSI would like to see an easier way to see the data from chemical logs. If I suspect a leak I would like to see a chart showing salt and CYA levels over the course of a few months. This may already be implemented…
Reason for choosing Skimmer
Skimmer was pool specific and exactly what we needed.
Vendor Response
Thank you so much for this stellar feedback and a 5-star review, Macey! We'll have a member of our support team reach out for a solution to your CYA level question!
Replied January 2024
Jamie
Individual & Family Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
Overall Evaluation
It's easy to use. You don't need internet service at the moment to use the program as it will load all your information in the system when you are able to get a good system without losing anything.
CONSAt first, they didn't have a billing system outside of quick books, which I personally don't like quick books. Also, the price went up like three times within 9 months, which was very deterring, but they affirmed the price will Stay at $1.00 per customer for a long period of time. Other than that the system is the best I've use so far.
Reasons for switching to Skimmer
I could use it without internet issues like drop zones then have to drive around for a good connection to close out a location when done.
Vendor Response
Thanks for the excellent 5-star review, Jamie! We aim to keep delivering value for you!
Replied November 2023
Jacob
Environmental Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2023
Best Software For Pool Business
Absolutely amazing, best app in the pool industry and it is not even a competition.
PROSSkimmer is an incredible software that can do everything a owner of a pool maintenance company could dream. I highly recommend Skimmer to each and everyone who is in the pool industry. It has made my life a million times easier and the Skimmer team has phenomenal service. 10/10 recommend!
CONSI truly have nothing bad to say about skimmer, there is nothing I don’t like about the app.
Reasons for switching to Skimmer
Skimmer is light years ahead of pool brain and it was an easy switch. Pool brain, lags, crashes, is not user friendly.
Vendor Response
Making your life a million times easier is what we aim to do, Jacob! Thanks for the great feedback. We're glad you made the switch!
Replied December 2023
Dakota
Utilities, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2023
The best way to go for a pool service company.
It has greatly improved our business and took us from pen and paper to a professional pool service company.
PROSSkimmer has brought us up to speed with technology. The features streamlined our business with a customer database, route tracking, work order tracking, routine maintenance tracking and lots of other niche features. Most recently, the Skimmer integrated invoicing has already relieved many headaches with QBO. Their team has been very receptive to feedback more recently and I look forward to seeing the Skimmer team build on more great ideas.
CONSI feel as though the work orders section for automating the repair side of our business could use a lot of work but we are able to make it work for our small sized business...I can't see it working effectively for a large company. More customization in general within Skimmer to mold the software around your business would set them apart and allow for companies to grow into the software adding features they need over time.
Reason for choosing Skimmer
Looked intuitive to teach my techs and a good team behind the product that cared about what they were making. Price was reasonable. Allowed us to accomplish our goals.
Vendor Response
Thanks, Dakota, for the review! Work orders will soon be getting a makeover. We appreciate your feedback, and will work hard to earn five stars across the board from you!
Replied February 2023
Chantel
Consumer Services, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
Saves My Sanity
I called tech support recently and [sensitive content hidden] provided exceptional service. He was knowledgeable, and patient, and resolved my issue efficiently. [sensitive content hidden] actively listened, offered clear instructions, and ensured I understood the steps. It was a positive experience, and his excellent service left me satisfied, impressed, and the biggest cheerleader in the world for Skimmer.
PROSOne of the stand-out features that I like the most about Skimmer - aside from all the amazing functions that the program offers is customer support. When I have a question or need help, I am no more than 5 minutes away from an answer, help, clarity, and always - the solution. Calling their customer support line is the most rewarding call you will ever make to tech support. Even if you don't get a tech on the line when you call, they call you right back!
CONSThere are two major things that I would say I like the least - but they are features that Skimmer doesn't have yet. 1. you can't carry a credit on the customer's account and 2. work orders are not automatically paid for customers who are on autopay.
Reason for choosing Skimmer
We chose Skimmer over other alternative products because Skimmer was written by pool pros for pool pros about being a pool pro. Skimmer cuts out the mess and nuisance of using technology. There's nothing comparable to what Skimmer offers for their customers. When the Skimmer developers make changes or updates or launch new versions of the software, these decisions are made, tested, and refined by listening to pool professionals. This is truly unique and stands out among any other competitor.
Vendor Response
On behalf of our entire team, a sincere THANK YOU for this great review and your time in helping shape new features! We certainly appreciate the feedback you've provided and I think you'll be happy to know Account Credits is expected to launch this evening! The tutorial is here if you'd like to preview: https://help.getskimmer.com/article/175-skimmer-billing-how-to-manage-account-credits
Replied October 2023
Stephen
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
Skimmer and USA POOLS LLC
We originally purchased another service program that was not flexible and did not meet our needs. Skimmer has met the majority of our needs, is very flexible and very effective communicating with our customer base.
PROSThe ease of moving service amonst technicians especailly given the high turnover we have expiereneced
CONSThe fact that we need to rebuild and not just modify routes annually
Reasons for switching to Skimmer
Did not meet our needs
Vendor Response
Thanks for the great review, Stephen! Happy to hear your feedback. We'd love to hear more about you need to rebuild routes. Maybe we can help! support@getskimmer.com
Replied October 2023
Norm
Consumer Services, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
All in One Software
Being able to move and manipulate the route easily was a function I was looking for along with routing. Skimmer offers both function and does them well.
PROSIt was important for me to have a scheduling and billing system all one. There are other systems out there but I found Skimmer to be the easiest to setup and use.
CONSInitially when I started using Skimmer the billing function was not available. However, since the beginning of 2023 billing has been added.
Reason for choosing Skimmer
Easier to use
Vendor Response
Thanks for this fantastic 5-star review, Norm! Ease-of-use has always been a focus for us. We appreciate your feedback!
Replied October 2023
Dustin
Business Supplies and Equipment, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Skimmer for with WIN!
Skimmer has made my life so much easier. I can now use one program for all my needs.
PROSI love how skimmer makes it easy to manage and organize everything I need for my business to run properly. It give my customers the relief knowing they get weekly updates and pictures.
CONSThere is nothing I don’t like. It’s such a great program
Reason for choosing Skimmer
Just wanted to try something different
Vendor Response
Happy to hear Skimmer is working out swimmingly for you, Dustin! Thanks for the review!
Replied August 2023
Chad
Chemicals, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
Skimmer rocks!
My overall experience with Skimmer has been absolutely stellar! I was introduced to the software many years ago in a previous business o worked for. That absolutely changed the trajectory of that business. I have since started my own company and we are using skimmer everyday as it is an absolute must for our customers, techs and admin. Could recommend this software enough.
PROSThe accessibility for my team and I is one of the best things o like about skimmer. Everyone on the team can use and understand the software.
CONSIt’s hard to find something I don’t like about skimmer but, I’d like to see a video option for work orders as well as more photo spaces
Vendor Response
Wow! Thanks for this great review, Chad, as well as the feature request!
Replied September 2023
David
Consumer Services, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2024
All Pool Cleaning Companies MUST HAVE SKIMMER!!!
Very Pleased with the software and features. 2 Thumbs WAY UP
PROSAs owner, I love how skimmer app lets you do everything pool related. even adding new customers from QuickBooks. I Love the IMPORT feature too. I Like how I can do a through scan of my Quickbooks and Skimmer to make sure they both match.
CONSI Wish you could add more photos. sometimes I want to send pictures of leaks, or repairs that I See and would like to send more than 7. I Take photos of the overall view of the pool from the steps, photo of the steps, photo of the spa, photo of the deep end, overall view from the deep end. but If i needed to send more i cant. would be nice to have 10. LOL im just being greedy.
Reason for choosing Skimmer
Skimmer is the BEST why even waste your time with the other apps. I call them wannbee's
Vendor Response
David: Thanks for the amazing review and for your feature request. We have passed this along to our product team and will keep you posted!
Replied February 2024
Michelle
Consumer Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2023
Excellent Software
User friendly, easy set-up, the whole team loves it. Customers service is always helpful when needed.
CONSThankfully, we haven't experienced any cons.
Reason for choosing Skimmer
It was too complicated. Not easy to setup.
Reasons for switching to Skimmer
outdated not user friendly
Vendor Response
We're glad you chose us, Michelle! Thanks for the fantastic review!
Replied June 2023
Jordan
Consumer Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed June 2023
Skimmer is the best app by far
Overall Skimmer has been a lifesaver! I don’t think I could have made it in this industry without it
PROSIt has been great for getting my start in the industry
CONSGetting charged 3% for my customers using cards
Reason for choosing Skimmer
Skimmer is a one stop shop
Reasons for switching to Skimmer
Pool brain was very hard to use
Vendor Response
Thanks for the review, Jordan!
Replied June 2023
Cody
Chemicals, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2024
Cody Haberman owner
Love it worth every penny. I would pay more per month even after the increase.
PROSPretty much all of it. Really well designed.
CONSI would like the mobile app to include bulk email. So I can email all in the field. When hitting Dinah there should be a second window with a check box to not show again to close this stop. I close the stop when trying to select another body of water to enter in the data. Kinda annoying but not critical
Vendor Response
Thanks for the most excellent review and fantastic product feedback, Cody! Glad to hear Skimmer is worth every penny!
Replied January 2024
Kenneth
Construction, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Skimmer is the best
Nothing less then excellent.
PROSOverall organization of routes and easy to use for someone that just started working for us .
CONSIt doesn't have a way to send a message to the tech about a certain customer without creating a work order. Also a little confusing to connect Quickbooks to so I haven't
Vendor Response
Hi Kenneth! Thanks for the review! If you need help getting connected with Quickbooks, feel free to contact our support team at support@getskimmer.com and we'll be glad to help! Check out Skimmer Billing if you haven't already!
Replied August 2023
Jennifer
Consumer Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed August 2023
One Pole Company Use
It makes scheduling a route, optimizing my time in the truck and moving work orders around easy. It holds us accountable to do the same thing in every weekly service customer.
CONSSometimes it does not refresh properly after the office has added, changed or removed items and randomly it will duplicate an entire route.
Vendor Response
Thanks for the review, Jennifer! Feel free to reach out to support us next time the route duplicates, and we'll be happy to troubleshoot!
Replied August 2023
Ryan
Consumer Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Easy time saver
Very simple to keep routes organized and optimized. Post service emails to customers to show we were there and what we did, with a photo required by tech. All products and services with pricing to make billing easy and quick. Skimmer is the easiest, most efficient app I've ever used to manage my customers and techs.
CONSThere is no billing section on the mobile app. I have to get on my computer to answer billing questions while out in the field.
Vendor Response
Thanks, Ryan B, for the 5 star review! We hear you would like to see billing on the mobile app! I've passed this request to our product team.
Replied August 2023
Bobby
Recreational Facilities and Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
the ultimate pool service app
Skimmer app enabled us to go from hand written 2 pt carbonless tickets manually entered, to 100% paperless, saving hours hours and hours of time. Amazing customer support
CONSNot really any complaints, but it would be nice to have GPS tracking also
Reason for choosing Skimmer
Best suited to my needs
Vendor Response
Yay! We're happy to hear you've been able to ditch paper, Bobby! We'll pass your GPS feature request to our product team!
Replied October 2023
Joseph
Architecture & Planning, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Awsome
No problems other than sometimes. It doesn't inform the office when I ask it to.
PROSJust a very easy app to use. I love it. I highly recommend to anyone.
CONSI love the product. But sometimes it doesn't inform the office when I ask it to fornotes.
Vendor Response
Thanks for the review, Joseph! Feel free to reach out to support next time notes don't come through and we'll be happy to troubleshoot for you!
Replied August 2023