ControlMySpa vs MySpaConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ControlMySpa
Remotely manage your hot tub's temperature, lighting, and schedules from your smartphone or tablet. Receive instant alerts for potential issues, ensuring peace of mind even when you're away.
- Remote temperature control
- Lighting management
- Schedule setup
- Push notification alerts
- Problem detection
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The ControlMySpa app connects you to your hot tub from any smartphone or tablet. Control the temperature, lights, set up schedules and more. Receive instant push notification alerts when a potential problem occurs so you and your dealer know about it, even while you're away.
MySpaConnect
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MySpaConnect lets you monitor and control your spa from anywhere. Automate heating based on live electricity prices, schedule bath sessions and get notified when it matters - all from your phone. Requires a SpaConnect controller and compatible spa hardware.
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Verdict
ControlMySpa and MySpaConnect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
ControlMySpa ships an update every 5 weeks, MySpaConnect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ControlMySpa | MySpaConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (493 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 493 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Balboa Water Group | SIGMA TECHNOLOGY SEE L.L.C. |
Bugs and requests
ControlMySpa
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent temperature display
- Inability to save settings
- Login issues and lost credentials
- Crashes and freezes after updates
Requested features
4 requests- More granular temperature control
- Ability to control lights and jets
- Improved scheduling options
- Push notifications for status changes
MySpaConnect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ControlMySpa
No in-app purchases
MySpaConnect
No in-app purchases
