Bestway Smart Hub vs Aiper
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.
Aiper
Manage your pool cleaners and irrigation devices from one app. Create custom scenes for different areas, schedule cleanings, and optimize watering for a vibrant landscape while conserving water.
- Unified pool and irrigation device management
- Multi-yard scenario support
- Intelligent pool cleaning automation
- AI Navium™ and Visual Mode for pool cleaning
- Customized irrigation schedules
- Water conservation features
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The newly upgraded Aiper App, now supporting both pool and irrigation devices, is designed to match your evolving vision for intelligent yard. Multi-Yard Scenario Support Go beyond the pool. Now you can seamlessly manage your entire yard. Effortlessly control and monitor both your Aiper pool cleaners and the newly supported irrigation device from a single app. Create distinct scenes for different areas or properties—all at your fingertips. Advanced Smart Pool Solutions Enjoy a pristine pool with intelligent automation. Schedule cleanings, monitor performance, and optimize energy use. Besides, The latest devices support AI Navium™ mode and Visual Mode, making pool cleaning more efficient. Introducing: Efficient Smart Irrigation. Now part of the Aiper family! Nurture a lush garden effortlessly. Create customized watering plans, set smart schedules, and take the guesswork out of lawn and garden care. Achieve a vibrant landscape while conserving water.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aiper at 4.1 against Bestway Smart Hub's 1.7. Aiper also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Bestway Smart Hub's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Aiper holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 266 and 268 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Bestway Smart Hub's written reviews are positive against 47% of Aiper's.
Bestway Smart Hub ships an update every 3 months, Aiper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bestway Smart Hub | Aiper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (266 ratings) | 4.1 (268 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | 46.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 266 | 268 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bestway Global Holding Inc. | AIPER GLOBAL PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Bestway Smart Hub
Aiper
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
Aiper
From 268 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Effective pool cleaning performance
- ⚡ Cordless and autonomous operation
- ☀️ Solar charging capability
- 🎯 Reliable hardware quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent forced logouts requiring re-authentication
- 🔒 Excessive privacy requirements and data collection
- 📱 Single device login restriction (kicks off other users)
- 📢 Persistent intrusive advertisements and pop-ups
- 🔌 App disconnects when robot is underwater
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
Aiper
Reported bugs
14 issues- Login credentials not recognized after updates
- App fails to connect to devices
- Cleaning records not displaying or disappearing after updates
- Account registration impossible or code validation timeout
- Firmware update failures
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- Device pairing issues with QR codes
- Bluetooth disconnection not auto-reconnecting
- App incompatible with certain robot models
- Solar charging stopped working after recent update
- Devices showing as 'bound' to another account
- WiFi connection issues
- Notification spam despite disabling ads
- Battery percentage font too small
- Cleaning records not saved when robot removed early
Requested features
15 requests- Scheduling/timer functionality for automated operation
- Multi-device simultaneous login support
- Manual control when robot is underwater
- Pause/stop operation from app
- Customizable watering zones and amounts
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- Battery charging schedule optimization
- Remote power off capability
- Cleaning mode explanations and documentation
- Estimated remaining runtime display
- Ability to edit maps and add watering points
- Temperature unit conversion (F to C)
- Smaller tile view for multiple devices on main page
- iPad landscape orientation support
- Geographic map background for mapping
- Disable pool section for non-pool users
In-app purchases
Bestway Smart Hub
No in-app purchases
Aiper
No in-app purchases
