Comparison

POPP Control vs Saphir X

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

Head to head
About

POPP Control

Features
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The application allows control of swimming pool roof from POPP s.r.o.

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

POPP Control4 screens
Saphir X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: POPP Control at every 3 weeks against Saphir X's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

POPP Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Saphir X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
POPP Control versus Saphir X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOPP ControlSaphir X
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErokoTech, s.r.o.SAPHIR Wassertechnologie GmbH

In-app purchases

None

POPP Control

No in-app purchases

None

Saphir X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is POPP Control free?
POPP Control 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 POPP Control or Saphir X have ads?
Neither POPP Control nor Saphir X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, POPP Control or Saphir X?
POPP Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Saphir X every 2 months. Most recently, POPP Control was updated on November 2, 2026 and Saphir X on November 3, 2026.

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