Comparison

Meteor vs Polytropic Pro

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

Head to head
About

Meteor

Remotely manage and program your pool's filtration pump, lighting, and water features. Control water temperature, level, and even activate auxiliary devices like heaters or electrolyzers. This app puts pool management in your pocket via a simple Bluetooth connection.

Highlights
  • Manage filtration pump operation
  • Control projector power and colors
  • Manage auxiliary outputs (electrolyzer, heater)
  • Frost protection
  • Control 230V socket
  • Temperature and cover-based filtration control
Features
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Meteor is a multifunctional box that allows you to control many features with a single device. Manage and program the operation of your filter pump, feed and change the color of your projectors, control the water level, etc. Program your Meteor and focus on your well-being! With the Meteor application, you can remotely manage the operation of your cabinet: programming operating periods, remote color management, etc. With the Meteor app, take your pool in your pocket! A simple Bluetooth connection is necessary! Features available in the Meteor: - Protection and management of the filtration pump (single phase up to 12A) - Power of projectors (100 or 300W) and remote management (ON / OFF and colors) - Auxiliary output for electrolyser, heater, booster, etc. - Frost protection - 230V socket (with possibility of servoing the filtration) - Filtration and treatment (auxiliary) controlled by the water temperature and the position of the pool cover

About

Polytropic Pro

Features
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More than just an ordinary heat pump management tool, PolyConnect communicates directly with the POLYTROPIC Technicenter and allows the secure remote management of heat pumps: supervision, preventive maintenance, and ease of maintenance. SIMPLIFIED IMPLEMENTATION A WiFi box is installed as standard inside all our Inverter PACs (marketed from 2022), and easily accessible. From 2023 an option 4G is available. When user connect his machine and allow the professional to access to it, professional can access remotely to the machine. REMOTE MANAGEMENT A real preventive maintenance tool, the information is transmitted to allowed professional which can then anticipate any problems remotely, access the parameters and adjust, optimize, or even update the heat pump. The Modbus connection allows access to all the heat pump parameters and modification in "direct mode". PROACTIVITY Thanks to the feedback of error codes, the professional can remotely trigger an appropriate after-sales service procedure immediately, even before the user of the pool notices a possible problem or its consequences. EXPERT TIPS The TechniCenter is at your disposal for advice on the rational management of your pool fleet and possible energy savings . EFFICIENCY PolyConnect is linked to the POLYTROPIC TechniCenter and allows our technicians to visualize the entire fleet of heat pumps as well as the status of each machine. In the event of an error code, they can access the device settings via their secure interface to resolve the fault. No need to send a technician to the installation to see what the problem is, to collect simple information or to adjust the devices. POLYCONNECT IS A SECURE, FREE AND ERGONOMIC APPLICATION. It allows remote control of the heat pump via a smartphone or tablet thanks to an intuitive interface: status of the machine, water temperatures, outside temperature, operation of the filtration pump, heating setpoint temperature, choice of operating mode, alerts, programming of operating ranges... In order to ensure a complete follow-up, all the data of the heat pumps connected to PolyConnect are stored for 5 years: โ€ข the history of all alarms โ€ข internal sensor temperature probes โ€ข the operating time of compressors, pumps, etc. โ€ข user settings PolyConnect was developed by our internal services and all our servers are based in France (GDPR law respected). Thanks to a solid partnership PolyConnect is compatible with other equipment and offers the possibility of remotely managing water treatment with salt or chlorine via the mobile application, presenting the same functionality and history as for Polytropic heat pumps.

Screenshots

Meteor3 screens
Polytropic Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Meteor at 8.0 against Polytropic Pro's 14.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meteor ships an update every 9 months, Polytropic Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Meteor versus Polytropic Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeteorPolytropic Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better14.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size121 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCCEIPolytropic

In-app purchases

None

Meteor

No in-app purchases

None

Polytropic Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meteor free?
Meteor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polytropic Pro free?
Polytropic Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meteor or Polytropic Pro have ads?
Neither Meteor nor Polytropic Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meteor or Polytropic Pro?
Meteor ships an update every 9 months, and Polytropic Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Meteor was updated on October 3, 2026 and Polytropic Pro on October 11, 2026.

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