Comparison

APF Connect vs Davey Lifeguard

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

Head to head
About

APF Connect

Control your swimming pool's automatic cover, filtration, and underwater lighting remotely. Monitor water temperature and ensure safety with Bluetooth synchronization and a security code. Compatible with various pool module systems.

Highlights
  • Automatic cover control
  • Filtration programming
  • Underwater lighting control
  • Water temperature monitoring
  • Bluetooth synchronization
  • Security code protection
Features
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L'application web «APF Connect» vous permet de piloter votre piscine : Elle transforme votre smartphone en télécommande et permet de commander votre couverture automatique en toute sécurité, elle programme votre filtration, contrôle votre éclairage immergé, vous informe de la température de l'eau de votre bassin... ! Le smartphone se synchronise au dispositif installé dans les modules de connexion des différents appareils, via Bluetooth. Il répond à la norme NF P 90-308 pour les couvertures automatiques. L'utilisation de l'application est bloquée par un code de sécurité saisi par l'utilisateur sur le smartphone. L'application APF Connect permet de piloter les fonctionnalités des coffrets électroniques des modules suivants : - Cover Control : pilotage de la couverture automatique - Eden Control : pilotage de la couverture de sécurité motorisée - Water Control : pilotage de la filtration - Led Control : pilotage de l'éclairage immergé - Water&Led Control : pilotage de la filtration ET de l'éclairage de la piscine (idéal pour les blocs filtrants) - APF Box : pilotage de la filtration, éclairage, surpression et auxiliaire personnalisable.

About

Davey Lifeguard

This application allows for remote monitoring and control of residential pool chemistry. Users can view water balance, adjust chemical levels, and receive real-time notifications about their pool's status and temperature. It also provides troubleshooting tips and recommendations for maintaining optimal water conditions.

Highlights
  • Remote pool chemistry monitoring
  • Adjust water balance and chemistry
  • Pre-set mode switching
  • Troubleshoot chemistry issues
  • Salt addition recommendations
  • Monitor pool temperature
Features
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Davey Lifeguard is a complete chemistry control system for residential pools. When connected to this fully integrated app, users can remote monitor and control their pool. Real time notifications are sent to the app regarding the status of the connected Davey Lifeguard Chemistry controller as well as the condition of the pool water. Davey Lifeguard App Features: - View your water balance and adjust chemistry - Switch between simple, pre-set modes - Troubleshoot chemistry issues with simple recommendations - Receive recommendations on how much salt to add to the water to maintain optimum levels - Monitor pool temperature

Screenshots

APF Connect4 screens
Davey Lifeguard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: APF Connect at 9.3 against Davey Lifeguard's 13.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

APF Connect ships an update every 4 months, Davey Lifeguard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
APF Connect versus Davey Lifeguard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPF ConnectDavey Lifeguard
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIWASDavey

Customer experience

APF Connect

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative73.3%

Davey Lifeguard

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral31.3%
Negative56.3%

In-app purchases

None

APF Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Davey Lifeguard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APF Connect free?
APF Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Davey Lifeguard free?
Davey Lifeguard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do APF Connect or Davey Lifeguard have ads?
Neither APF Connect nor Davey Lifeguard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, APF Connect or Davey Lifeguard?
APF Connect ships an update every 4 months, and Davey Lifeguard every 3 months. Most recently, APF Connect was updated on November 2, 2026 and Davey Lifeguard on November 3, 2026.

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