MyDolphin Plus vs Cable Defender Install
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote control from anywhere
- Voice control via Siri
- Schedule cleaning modes
- Initiate robot ascent
- Name your robot
- Create LED light shows
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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.
Cable Defender Install
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The Cable Defender Install app is required to install and activate all Cable Defender Devices. Once installed, a device will appear in the linked customer account. Technicians can scan the NFC tag on the front of a Cable Defender Device, or scan the QR code on the back of the device and the shipping box, to access a device’s settings when installing. During installation, a technician can: * Set the Cable Defender Device’s physical location * Set the Cable Defender Device’s cable group After installation, scanning the NFC tag or QR code can be used to access the device’s settings on-site at the cable pit. These settings are: * Change the Cable Defender Device’s physical location * Change the Cable Defender Device’s cable group * Mark the device for deactivation. This sends a deactivation request, which must be approved by an admin in the Cable Defender Web Portal before the device is deactivated. After confirming deactivation, the device will not trigger alerts on its parent cable group. A technician login is required to access the Cable Defender Install app. Technician logins are created within the Cable Defender Web Portal using an existing customer account. Customer accounts are created after purchasing Cable Defender Devices. For more information about purchasing Cable Defender Devices, visit the Cable Defender website: cable-defender.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cable Defender Install at every 2 weeks against MyDolphin Plus's every 2 months. MyDolphin Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
MyDolphin Plus ships an update every 2 months, Cable Defender Install every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | MyDolphin Plus | Cable Defender Install |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maytronics | Micro Connect Pty Ltd |
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
Cable Defender Install
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyDolphin Plus
No in-app purchases
Cable Defender Install
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyDolphin Plus free?
Is Cable Defender Install free?
Do MyDolphin Plus or Cable Defender Install have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyDolphin Plus or Cable Defender Install?
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