Jacuzzi Pumps vs NPT Backyard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jacuzzi Pumps
Wirelessly control and configure your Jacuzzi pumps via Bluetooth. Manage pump functions like start/stop, auto mode, timers, and speed remotely. Store and name up to four pumps for easy management.
- Wireless Bluetooth control
- Remote pump configuration
- Start/stop pump manually
- Adjust pump timers
- Control pump speed
- Store up to four pumps
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Take your control of your Jacuzzi pumps to the next level by going wireless. Connecting through Bluetooth, this app allows to control and configure your pump remotely. Now you can continue to relax in your pool or spa and still have full control! Once linked, this app lets you control all the major functions of your pump without having to climb over all your other equipment. With the simple-to-use interface, you can start and stop the pump, place it into Auto mode, adjust the Timers, and more. Have multiple pumps you'd like to control? No problem! You can link and store up to four pumps, each with an individual name - no more confusion about which pump does what. App Features - Discover, name and store up to four pumps. - Start and stop the pump manually, or place it into Auto mode. - Control the pump speed, by using and adjusting the presets - View and adjust the pump timers, with full control of start & stop time and speed. - Configure the pump's priming speed and duration. This app requires a compatible Jacuzzi pump. Contact your local dealer or Jacuzzi representative if you're unsure whether your pump is compatible.
NPT Backyard
Visualize your dream pool in your own backyard using augmented reality. This app offers stunning 4k graphics, advanced lighting, and realistic water simulations to help you design and preview your perfect pool.
- Augmented Reality pool visualization
- 4k graphics
- Realistic lighting effects
- Advanced water systems
- Design your dream pool
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This application will no longer be available. Existing users will be required to upgrade to the new version and when opened, Users will be directed to our Website.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NPT Backyard at 3.7 against Jacuzzi Pumps's 2.9. NPT Backyard also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (101 vs 14). Jacuzzi Pumps's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
NPT Backyard holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NPT Backyard has 101 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Jacuzzi Pumps's written reviews are positive against 43% of NPT Backyard's.
Jacuzzi Pumps ships an update every 16 months, NPT Backyard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jacuzzi Pumps | NPT Backyard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (14 ratings) | 3.7 (101 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 42.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 101 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd | Pool Corporation |
Customer experience
Jacuzzi Pumps
NPT Backyard
Bugs and requests
Jacuzzi Pumps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NPT Backyard
Reported bugs
6 issues- AR doesn't work
- App crashes when viewing tiles
- App crashes frequently
- App is slow and hangs
- Water color doesn't change with plaster choices
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- Tutorial is useless
Requested features
6 requests- Option to design a remodel for existing pools
- Ability to change pool dimensions within the app
- More standard pool shapes available (e.g., round spa)
- Include all pool tiles from the catalog
- Ability to drag and position the pool design in the yard
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- More realistic water color rendering based on plaster choices
In-app purchases
Jacuzzi Pumps
No in-app purchases
NPT Backyard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Jacuzzi Pumps free?
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