Comparison

ColorSplash XG Controller vs Aiper

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

Head to head
About

ColorSplash XG Controller

Control your J&J Electronics ColorSplash LED pool and spa lights with this Bluetooth app. Select from 5 solid colors and 7 dynamic light shows with seamless transitions. Manage multiple lights on a single circuit for synchronized effects.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth LED lighting control
  • 5 solid color options
  • 7 light show modes
  • Multiple color blends
  • Seamless color transitions
  • Control up to 400 watts
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Bluetooth enabled LED lighting controller for synchronization and control of J&J Electronics ColorSplash LED color changing Pool & Spa and Fountain lighting and other LED color changing pool lighting. Color control in the palm of your hand. ColorSplash XG Controller app controls 5 solid colors and 7 light shows with multiple color blends. Seamless color transitions with your smart device. Control any combination of color-changing LED lights (up to 400 watts) on a single circuit. Designed for use with the following J&J Electronics products: * ColorSplash LXG Pool and Spa lamps * ColorSplash XG Pool and Spa fixtures * ColorSplash FLSC fountain fixtures and other LED color changing pool lighting.

About

Aiper

Manage your pool cleaners and irrigation devices from one app. Create custom scenes for different areas, schedule cleanings, and optimize watering for a vibrant landscape while conserving water.

Highlights
  • Unified pool and irrigation device management
  • Multi-yard scenario support
  • Intelligent pool cleaning automation
  • AI Navium™ and Visual Mode for pool cleaning
  • Customized irrigation schedules
  • Water conservation features
Features
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The newly upgraded Aiper App, now supporting both pool and irrigation devices, is designed to match your evolving vision for intelligent yard. Multi-Yard Scenario Support Go beyond the pool. Now you can seamlessly manage your entire yard. Effortlessly control and monitor both your Aiper pool cleaners and the newly supported irrigation device  from a single app. Create distinct scenes for different areas or properties—all at your fingertips. Advanced Smart Pool Solutions Enjoy a pristine pool with intelligent automation. Schedule cleanings, monitor performance, and optimize energy use. Besides, The latest devices support AI Navium™ mode and Visual Mode, making pool cleaning more efficient. Introducing: Efficient Smart Irrigation. Now part of the Aiper family! Nurture a lush garden effortlessly. Create customized watering plans, set smart schedules, and take the guesswork out of lawn and garden care. Achieve a vibrant landscape while conserving water.

Screenshots

ColorSplash XG Controller4 screens
Aiper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aiper at 4.1 against ColorSplash XG Controller's 1.8. Aiper also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 9%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 43 months). ColorSplash XG Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aiper holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 267 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of ColorSplash XG Controller's written reviews are positive against 47% of Aiper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorSplash XG Controller ships an update every 43 months, Aiper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ColorSplash XG Controller versus Aiper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorSplash XG ControllerAiper
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (71 ratings)4.1 (267 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.8% of reviews46.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71267 — better
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB233 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHayward Industries, inc.AIPER GLOBAL PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

ColorSplash XG Controller

All ratings62 ratings
Positive19.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative79.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.2%

Aiper

All ratings265 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral13.6%
Negative39.8%

Bugs and requests

ColorSplash XG Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aiper

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Login credentials not recognized after updates
  • App fails to connect to devices
  • Cleaning records not displaying or disappearing after updates
  • Account registration impossible or code validation timeout
  • Firmware update failures
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  • Device pairing issues with QR codes
  • Bluetooth disconnection not auto-reconnecting
  • App incompatible with certain robot models
  • Solar charging stopped working after recent update
  • Devices showing as 'bound' to another account
  • WiFi connection issues
  • Notification spam despite disabling ads
  • Battery percentage font too small
  • Cleaning records not saved when robot removed early

Requested features

15 requests
  • Scheduling/timer functionality for automated operation
  • Multi-device simultaneous login support
  • Manual control when robot is underwater
  • Pause/stop operation from app
  • Customizable watering zones and amounts
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  • Battery charging schedule optimization
  • Remote power off capability
  • Cleaning mode explanations and documentation
  • Estimated remaining runtime display
  • Ability to edit maps and add watering points
  • Temperature unit conversion (F to C)
  • Smaller tile view for multiple devices on main page
  • iPad landscape orientation support
  • Geographic map background for mapping
  • Disable pool section for non-pool users

In-app purchases

None

ColorSplash XG Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Aiper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ColorSplash XG Controller free?
ColorSplash XG Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aiper free?
Aiper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ColorSplash XG Controller or Aiper?
Aiper is rated higher. ColorSplash XG Controller averages 1.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Aiper averages 4.1 from 267 ratings.
Do ColorSplash XG Controller or Aiper have ads?
Neither ColorSplash XG Controller nor Aiper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColorSplash XG Controller or Aiper?
ColorSplash XG Controller ships an update every 43 months, and Aiper every 3 weeks. Most recently, ColorSplash XG Controller was updated on November 2, 2026 and Aiper on November 4, 2026.

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