PIXIE PLUS vs Halo Chlor GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote device control
- Voice control compatibility
- Room-based organization
- Customizable schedules
- Device discovery and setup
- Sync lights to music
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | PIXIE PLUS | Halo Chlor GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAL Nationwide Pty Ltd | Fluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
PIXIE PLUS
Halo Chlor GO
In-app purchases
PIXIE PLUS
No in-app purchases
Halo Chlor GO
No in-app purchases









