Comparison

SunSmart Cloud 2.0 vs Clearlight® Sauna Connect App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SunSmart Cloud 2.0

Control your Sundance spa remotely 24/7 from your mobile device. Adjust all spa functions, schedule operations, and receive alerts. Requires specific hardware and a subscription.

Highlights
  • Remote spa control
  • Adjust all spa functions
  • Customized scheduling
  • Email alerts
  • Dealer locator
Features
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***This App is only for 2016 or newer models of Sundance Tubs*** Control your Sundance Spa whenever using SunSmart Cloud, wherever…24/7 Take total control of your Sundance spa. Operate and adjust all spa functions from your mobile device. Schedule your week with daily customized spa operation. Receive email alerts when your spa needs attention. Requires active Sundance SunSmart Cloud subscription. Find, select, and contact your preferred dealer directly from your phone. Requirements: Factory installed hardware is required to operate app: Sundance SunSmart Cloud WiFi Module Strong Wi-Fi reception near your Sundance Spa First year of Sundance SunSmart Cloud service for remote operation of app as well as alerts and reminder emails is included. Compatible with all 2016+ Sundance 880 Series Spa

About

Clearlight® Sauna Connect App

Control your infrared sauna remotely. Schedule sessions, adjust temperature and time, and manage interior and exterior lighting. You can also activate Full Spectrum heaters for a customized experience.

Highlights
  • Remote on/off control
  • Future session scheduling
  • Temperature and time adjustment
  • Interior and exterior light control
  • Full Spectrum heater activation
Features
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When using the Clearlighti® infrared sauna Connect App, you can control your Clearlight Sanctuary Sauna from anywhere. With the app, you can: 1. Turn your sauna on and off. 2. Set a reservation for your sauna to turn on up to 36 hours in the future. 3. Control the temperature and time. 4. Control the inside and outside lights. 5. Turn on and off the Full Spectrum heaters.

Screenshots

SunSmart Cloud 2.01 screens
Clearlight® Sauna Connect App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SunSmart Cloud 2.0 at 2.0 against Clearlight® Sauna Connect App's 1.3. SunSmart Cloud 2.0 also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 31 months). Clearlight® Sauna Connect App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (115 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SunSmart Cloud 2.0 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Clearlight® Sauna Connect App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SunSmart Cloud 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clearlight® Sauna Connect App has 115 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of SunSmart Cloud 2.0's written reviews are positive against 8% of Clearlight® Sauna Connect App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunSmart Cloud 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, Clearlight® Sauna Connect App every 31 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SunSmart Cloud 2.0 versus Clearlight® Sauna Connect App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunSmart Cloud 2.0Clearlight® Sauna Connect App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better1.3 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews — better8.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSundance SpasClearlight Sauna

Customer experience

SunSmart Cloud 2.0

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.1%

Clearlight® Sauna Connect App

All ratings94 ratings
Positive6.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative91.5%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive8.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative90.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SunSmart Cloud 2.0

One-time1
  • SunSmart® WiFi Cloud Control System 12 Month Subscription$59.99
None

Clearlight® Sauna Connect App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SunSmart Cloud 2.0 free?
SunSmart Cloud 2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clearlight® Sauna Connect App free?
Clearlight® Sauna Connect App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SunSmart Cloud 2.0 or Clearlight® Sauna Connect App?
SunSmart Cloud 2.0 is rated higher. SunSmart Cloud 2.0 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Clearlight® Sauna Connect App averages 1.3 from 115 ratings.
Do SunSmart Cloud 2.0 or Clearlight® Sauna Connect App have ads?
Neither SunSmart Cloud 2.0 nor Clearlight® Sauna Connect App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SunSmart Cloud 2.0 or Clearlight® Sauna Connect App?
SunSmart Cloud 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Clearlight® Sauna Connect App every 31 months. Most recently, SunSmart Cloud 2.0 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Clearlight® Sauna Connect App on October 24, 2026.

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