Comparison

ACO MultiControl vs Saphir X

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

Head to head
About

ACO MultiControl

Features
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The ACO LipuSmart app enables smartphone/tablet connections via Bluetooth with the new overall system control of the new grease separator generation. In the app, parameters can be changed, components can be started and the internal error memory can be read out. Furthermore, the user is supported during commissioning and maintenance. This data and the cleaning cycles are stored on the internal SD card. In addition, changes to parameters are also stored to facilitate traceability. The access PIN to the control unit is stored in the control unit software and can be changed.

About

Saphir X

Monitor and control water equivalents from a Saphir ULTRA X Pool Control system directly from your iOS device. Adjust temperature, lighting, and water features like hydro-flow systems and massage jets. Compatible with Saphir Pool Control systems produced from 2019 onwards.

Highlights
  • Monitor water equivalents
  • Control temperature
  • Control lighting
  • Control water attractions
  • iOS smartphone and tablet support
  • Compatible with 2019+ Saphir systems
Features
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With this application all water equivalents from a Saphir ULTRA X Pool Control system can be monitored on an iOS smartphone or tablet. Depending on the facilities of the Saphir system, temperature, light or attractions, like hydro-flow systems, massage jets, etc. can be controlled within the app. Every Saphir Pool Control system produced as of 2019 can be upgraded with the digital package to use this iOS app. Various screen resolutions for iPad and iPhone are supported. This app can be purchased for free! (No in-App purchases) (*)Please notice the specified compatibility list.

Screenshots

ACO MultiControl4 screens
Saphir X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Saphir X at 13.0 against ACO MultiControl's 15. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ACO MultiControl ships an update every 3 months, Saphir X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
ACO MultiControl versus Saphir X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACO MultiControlSaphir X
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD.C. Industrie Elektronik GmbHSAPHIR Wassertechnologie GmbH

In-app purchases

None

ACO MultiControl

No in-app purchases

None

Saphir X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACO MultiControl free?
ACO MultiControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saphir X free?
Saphir X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ACO MultiControl or Saphir X have ads?
Neither ACO MultiControl nor Saphir X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ACO MultiControl or Saphir X?
ACO MultiControl ships an update every 3 months, and Saphir X every 2 months. Most recently, ACO MultiControl was updated on October 29, 2026 and Saphir X on October 11, 2026.

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