Bestway Smart Hub vs INTEX Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bestway Smart Hub
Remotely manage compatible Bestway products like airbeds, filter pumps, and spas. Control features such as inflation, deflation, heating, cleaning timers, and massage systems from your mobile device.
- Remote product control
- Airbed inflation/deflation
- Customizable airbed firmness
- Spa heater control
- Spa massage system control
- Filter pump timer
- Filter change reminders
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Don't download this app if there is a QR code on the operation panel of your pump. Please download the Bestway SmartSpa app. Control is right at your fingertips with the Bestway® Smart Hub™ App. Connect your compatible Sleep Control Airbed, Smart Touch Wifi Filter Pump or AirJet Plus™ Spa, and manage it with the tap of a button. Use your mobile device as a remote to control your… Smart Touch Wifi Filter Pump - Turn it on and off from anywhere - Set a cleaning timer - Get updates when it’s time to change your filter Sleep Control Airbed - Inflate or deflate with the touch of a button - Customize the firmness of the bed AirJet Plus Spa - Turn on the heater from anywhere - Set a timer remotely to ensure your spa is ready when you get home - Start/stop the AirJet Plus massage system Whether you’re on the go, or just on the couch, the Bestway Smart Hub App puts control over your favorite products right in the palm of your hand. For any troubleshooting or customer service, please visit bestwaycorp.com/support.
INTEX Link
Manage your Intex PureSpa remotely via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz WiFi. Control temperature, schedule heating, and set maintenance tasks for a consistently clean and relaxing spa experience.
- Remote spa management
- Bluetooth and 2.4GHz WiFi connectivity
- Temperature control
- Heater programming
- Maintenance scheduling
- Water chlorination scheduling (select models)
- Energy-saving idle temperature maintenance
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Take control of your PureSpa with the IntexLink App! Now you can manage your spa from anywhere using either Bluetooth or 2.4GHz WiFi connectivity. • Compatible with WiFi-enabled Intex products featuring the (WiFi) icon. • Designed to work with both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz WiFi for enhanced range. Please note that it does not support 5 GHz WiFi. • We recommend enabling the device location setting for improved pairing with the product. • Requires iOS 11 or later. With the IntexLink App, you can enjoy full functionality and control over your Intex PureSpa. Whether you're connected via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz WiFi, you can easily set the temperature, program the heater, and schedule maintenance tasks to align with your weekly routine. Select models even allow you to schedule water chlorination along with filtration, ensuring your spa is always clean and ready for relaxation. Plus, the App allows you to maintain an idle water temperature during periods of non-use, which helps save energy. You can even program the app to automatically turn on and heat up the spa to your desired temperature when you're ready to unwind and indulge in the soothing bubbles. With the IntexLink App, the ultimate spa experience is right at your fingertips, no matter where you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: INTEX Link at 2.2 against Bestway Smart Hub's 1.7. INTEX Link also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 12%). Bestway Smart Hub's advantage is ratings volume (266 vs 17) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 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.
INTEX Link holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bestway Smart Hub has 266 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Bestway Smart Hub's written reviews are positive against 22% of INTEX Link's.
Bestway Smart Hub ships an update every 3 months, INTEX Link every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bestway Smart Hub | INTEX Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (266 ratings) | 2.2 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | 22.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 266 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Bestway Global Holding Inc. | INTEX |
Customer experience
Bestway Smart Hub
INTEX Link
User reviews
Bestway Smart Hub
From 266 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well
- 🔒 Allows remote control
- 👍 Scheduling feature
- 👍 Intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy app, can't pair it
- 🐛 Scheduling doesn't work properly
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Confusing setup and instructions
INTEX Link
From 17 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Works well when properly configured with 2.4GHz WiFi
- 📱 User-friendly interface with intuitive controls
- 🌍 Remote control functionality from anywhere
- ⏰ Scheduling features for heating, filtration, and sanitation
- 🔧 Quick pairing process when setup is correct
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent device disconnection and removal from app
- ❌ Pairing failures despite following manual instructions
- 📡 WiFi connectivity issues and unstable connections
- 🔄 App crashes and freezes regularly
- ⚠️ Error messages that block app functionality
Bugs and requests
Bestway Smart Hub
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes or crashes
- Fails to connect to WiFi
- Scheduling feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance and functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Notifications for errors and status changes
- Daily scheduling for filtration and heating
- Compatibility with 5G networks
- Better error handling and troubleshooting
INTEX Link
Reported bugs
13 issues- Device randomly disappears from app without reason
- App unable to dismiss error codes (E90, E91)
- Scheduled programs fail to execute automatically
- WiFi pairing fails at 25% completion
- App becomes unresponsive after error occurrence
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- Temperature display ring disappears
- Heating function stops working after 2-3 remote activations
- Incompatibility with PureSpa and certain newer models
- Device unpairs after WiFi module reset
- App requires daily reinstallation to function
- Blank white screen requiring phone restart
- Scheduled sanitation runs at wrong time (2pm instead of 2am)
- App loses connection despite device remaining on WiFi
Requested features
8 requests- Dark mode option for nighttime use
- Error notifications and alerts for spa issues
- Ability to manually enter MAC address for forced connection
- Extended filtration scheduling beyond 8 hours
- Persistent error dismissal without app reinstall
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- Better error code explanations and troubleshooting
- Automatic reconnection after device reset
- Improved salt level management interface
In-app purchases
Bestway Smart Hub
No in-app purchases
INTEX Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
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