Orenda vs ArcRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orenda
This app helps you master pool chemistry by accurately calculating chemical dosages and balancing water based on the LSI. It offers a user-friendly experience for both novices and professionals, including a volume estimator and educational videos.
- Chemical dosing calculator
- LSI water balancing
- Pool volume estimator
- User-friendly interface
- Educational videos
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Master pool chemistry with the Orenda pool chemical dosing calculator. Measure pool chemicals accurately while balancing water chemistry according to the LSI. The Orenda App is a swimming pool calculator with a user friendly experience, and makes pool chemistry easier than ever. Try the new pool volume estimator and watch Orenda videos in the app. A pool chemical calculator that allows a novice to dose chemicals as accurately as a professional pool operator.
ArcRemote
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ArcRemote is the iPhone companion to the ArcNode in-vehicle system. When you're away from the iPad mounted in your van or RV, ArcRemote keeps you connected to what matters. MONITOR AT A GLANCE - Battery state of charge, voltage, and power flow - Solar and alternator charging - Shore power and inverter status - Fresh and grey water levels - Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE - Lights and switches - Climate and heating systems - Activate your saved scenes with one tap BUILT FOR THE ARCNODE SYSTEM ArcRemote works with vehicles running ArcNode hardware. Sign in with your existing ArcNode account — the same credentials you use on the iPad — and your vehicle, devices, and scenes are right there. Configuration stays on the iPad; ArcRemote gives you monitoring and control on the go. REQUIRES An active ArcNode account and a vehicle equipped with ArcNode hardware. ArcRemote is the companion app and is not a standalone product. Terms of Use: https://arcnode.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://arcnode.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ArcRemote at every 2 weeks against Orenda's monthly. Orenda's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Orenda ships an update monthly, ArcRemote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orenda | ArcRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (476 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 476 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasa Inc. | Arc Energy Labs, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Orenda
Reported bugs
4 issues- Desired levels changing when inputting current values
- Metric system not functioning as expected
- Slider feature for inputting readings is slow and frustrating
- App not optimized for all iPhone screen sizes
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to save pool volume and desired levels
- Option to log pool history and track trends
- Integration with pool chemical monitors
- Ability to set custom chemical concentrations
- Support for more languages (e.g., Chinese)
ArcRemote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Orenda
No in-app purchases
ArcRemote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Orenda free?
Is ArcRemote free?
Do Orenda or ArcRemote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Orenda or ArcRemote?
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