Comparison

U vs MyDolphin Plus

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

Head to head
About

U

Control your home's automated gates and systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Open, close, or stop automations from anywhere with an internet connection, and even set up automatic opening as you approach.

Highlights
  • Remote open/close/stop of automation systems
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Automatic opening via GPS proximity
  • Scenario creation for multiple automations
  • Easy user function sharing
  • Administrator control over user access
Features
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U-Control is the new Bft app which allows you to control one or more “Ultra” category automation systems equipped with the B-Eba Wi-Fi expansion card. Via an Internet connection, you can open/close/stop the automation directly from their smartphone or tablet, reading the status (open/closed or opening position) in real time, wherever you are. To open the gate, you will no longer need to carry a remote control with you, simply use your smartphone, which is always close to hand! Wherever you are, it will therefore be possible to control the gate, for example letting the gardener in to look after the lawn while you’re on holiday. With the GPS function, you can automatically open the automations whenever you approach, by setting the desired proximity distance on your smartphone. This function is extremely useful, as it means that you will find the gate already open when you arrive, without having to wait for it to open. Motorcyclists in particular will love this, above all when it's raining! By setting the scenarios, you can also open or close all the automations in the home at a simple click. When you leave home, for example, you can close all the entrances, including non-Bft products, via a connection to the Clonix card the B-Eba Wi-Fi is installed on. Special attention has also been paid to easily sharing the functions with other users. Once you have installed and configured the application and the B-Eba Wi-Fi, you can authorise other users to control the automations, simply by sharing a unequivocal, self-installing link with them. The operation is completed in just a few clicks, without having to configure any new technical parameters! Where required, the Administrator can instantly revoke the access authorisations granted to “guest” users with a simple click. Cyber security is guaranteed by an authentication server on the Cloud protecting all B-Eba Wi-Fi cards, making them invisible and inviolable from the Internet. For correct operation, the B-Eba Wi-Fi card must be covered by the home Wi-Fi network with access to the Internet. Where required, a range extender, widely available on the market, can be used.

About

MyDolphin Plus

Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Schedule cleaning cycles, use voice commands, and even create custom LED light shows. Enjoy a pristine pool with effortless management.

Highlights
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Voice control via Siri
  • Schedule cleaning modes
  • Initiate robot ascent
  • Name your robot
  • Create LED light shows
Features
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Welcome to Maytronics! You are the proud owner of the Dolphin robotic pool cleaner. Now let's make sure you enjoy the full experience. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is designed to make sure you have a clean pool, and crystal-clear pool water. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus' app gives you complete control over what the robot does and the way it does it. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is connected to your mobile using Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® so you can control it from anywhere at any time! You can use your mobile, or voice control to send your robot out to clean and tell it when to stop. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus App allows you to: * Control your pool cleaner from anywhere at any time. * Voice control it via Siri® * Setup timer and cleaning modes * Tell the robot to climb up to the surface for easy pickup * Name your robot * Drive it around, just for fun * Create an underwater LED show * And much more. Some features may vary between different Dolphin models. Plus, we have the most fantastic customer care team that is always there for you. Contact us for anything you need.

Screenshots

U3 screens
MyDolphin Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyDolphin Plus at 4.7 against U's 1.8. MyDolphin Plus also leads on ratings volume (8.9K vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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

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

MyDolphin Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin Plus has 8.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of U's written reviews are positive against 19% of MyDolphin Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U ships an update every 5 months, MyDolphin Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
U versus MyDolphin Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUMyDolphin Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (9 ratings)4.7 (8.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.3% of reviews19.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBFT SpAMaytronics

Customer experience

U

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive12.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative83.6%

MyDolphin Plus

All ratings8,879 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative72.4%

Bugs and requests

U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MyDolphin Plus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Inability to connect to robot via app
  • Inconsistent app performance after updates
  • Scheduled cleaning cycles not working as expected
  • Manual control features not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • More flexible scheduling options
  • Ability to monitor cleaning history remotely
  • Enhanced manual control/navigation in app
  • Automatic notifications for completed cycles

In-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

None

MyDolphin Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyDolphin Plus free?
MyDolphin Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, U or MyDolphin Plus?
MyDolphin Plus is rated higher. U averages 1.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MyDolphin Plus averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.
Do U or MyDolphin Plus have ads?
Neither U nor MyDolphin Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U or MyDolphin Plus?
U ships an update every 5 months, and MyDolphin Plus every 2 months. Most recently, U was updated on November 2, 2026 and MyDolphin Plus on November 7, 2026.

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