Comparison

MyDolphin Plus vs IPS Controllers

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

Head to head
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.

About

IPS Controllers

Features
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This app will allow you to remotely monitor your IPS Controller. An account on IPS controllers is required to use this app.

Screenshots

MyDolphin Plus4 screens
IPS Controllers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MyDolphin Plus at 13.0 against IPS Controllers's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MyDolphin Plus versus IPS Controllers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDolphin PlusIPS Controllers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaytronicsRed7 Systems Inc

Bugs and 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

IPS Controllers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyDolphin Plus

No in-app purchases

None

IPS Controllers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyDolphin Plus free?
MyDolphin Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPS Controllers free?
IPS Controllers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyDolphin Plus or IPS Controllers have ads?
Neither MyDolphin Plus nor IPS Controllers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDolphin Plus or IPS Controllers?
MyDolphin Plus ships an update every 2 months, and IPS Controllers every 2 months. Most recently, MyDolphin Plus was updated on October 3, 2026 and IPS Controllers on September 16, 2026.

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