Comparison

PIXIE PLUS vs Halo Chlor GO

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

Head to head
About

PIXIE PLUS

Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. It allows for voice control, remote monitoring, and advanced security setup. Organize devices by room, create schedules, and sync lights with music for a personalized smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Voice control compatibility
  • Room-based organization
  • Customizable schedules
  • Device discovery and setup
  • Sync lights to music
Features
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Make your home smart simply with PIXIE PLUS. The PIXIE PLUS App is used to control and is compatible with the PIXIE smart home range of devices from SAL National Pty Ltd. The PIXIE PLUS app works with the PIXIE Gateway and one PIXIE Gateway must be present in a project for the PIXIE PLUS app to operate. The PIXIE Plus app adds advanced system capabilities to a PIXIE smart home, introducing voice control compatibility through a number of service providers and remote monitoring options, with more sophisticated security setup capability for larger homes and families needing to manage who is in control of different parts of the smart home. The PIXIE PLUS app allows the user to divide the home into Rooms for fast, fine tuned control and configuration of PIXIE smart home devices and delivers the ability to control the home from anywhere an internet connection is available. PIXIE PLUS enables the ability to create schedules for scenes and groups, provides direct control of all devices, groups and scenes, and is also used for device discovery, setup and configuration processes of a PIXIE smart home system. PIXIE PLUS is easy to operate and allows the user to control a comprehensive selection of lighting commands; set a scene, set a schedule, dim, switch, group devices, sync your lights to music and more! PIXIE PLUS is compatible with all SAL PIXIE smart devices (including smart gateway, smart dimmer, smart switch, smart LED strip kit etc.) and popular voice control devices. Need more information on the navigation of PIXIE PLUS or PIXIE range products, check out the HELP page on the app or visit sal.net.au.

About

Halo Chlor GO

Remotely manage your pool chlorinator via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Control pump, lighting, timers, and water chemistry from your device, allowing you to relax while maintaining your pool.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Remote chlorinator control
  • Pump start/stop and auto mode
  • Lighting control and color adjustment
  • Timer adjustments
  • Water balance and chemistry set-points
  • Pump speed control
Features
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AstralPool Australia. Australia's Leading Pool Brand. Take your control of your AstralPool Halo Chlorinator to the next level by going wireless. Connecting through Bluetooth or Wifi, this app allows you to control and configure your chlorinator remotely. Now you can continue to relax in your pool or spa and still have full control! Once linked, this app lets you control all the major functions of your chlorinator without having to climb over all your other equipment. With the simple-to-use interface, you can start and stop the pump, place it into Auto mode, control lighting, adjust the Timers, and more. App Features - Discover, name and store multiple chlorinators. - Start and stop the pump manually, or place it into Auto mode. - Turn on and off your lights, and change their colour. - View your water balance and adjust chemistry set-points. - Control the pump speed. - View and adjust the pump and lighting timers, with full control of start & stop time and speed. This app requires a AstralPool Halo Chlorinator. Some features require additional equipment, such as chemical sensors or lighting controllers.

Screenshots

PIXIE PLUS4 screens
Halo Chlor GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PIXIE PLUS at 88% against Halo Chlor GO's 17%. PIXIE PLUS also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PIXIE PLUS ships an update every 5 weeks, Halo Chlor GO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PIXIE PLUS versus Halo Chlor GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIXIE PLUSHalo Chlor GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAL Nationwide Pty LtdFluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd

Customer experience

PIXIE PLUS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

Halo Chlor GO

Written reviews30 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

PIXIE PLUS

No in-app purchases

None

Halo Chlor GO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIXIE PLUS free?
PIXIE PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Halo Chlor GO free?
Halo Chlor GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PIXIE PLUS or Halo Chlor GO have ads?
Neither PIXIE PLUS nor Halo Chlor GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIXIE PLUS or Halo Chlor GO?
PIXIE PLUS ships an update every 5 weeks, and Halo Chlor GO every 2 months. Most recently, PIXIE PLUS was updated on August 13, 2026 and Halo Chlor GO on September 23, 2026.

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