Comparison

MiBoxer vs Aqua Temp

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

Head to head
About

MiBoxer

Control MiBoxer WiFi series smart lighting products remotely. Adjust color, brightness, saturation, and color temperature. Share device access with friends and utilize voice control via Amazon ECHO and Google Assistant.

Highlights
  • Control light color, brightness, saturation, and color temperature
  • Remote control from any location
  • Share device access with friends
  • Amazon ECHO and Google Assistant voice control integration
  • Manage sharing permissions
Features
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This APP can control MiBoxer WiFi series products; ● It can control light color, brightness, saturation and color temperature; ● You can share the device to your friends and manage sharing; ● Remotely control, wherever you are, you can fulfill all the function by the APP; ● MiBoxer WiFi series products also work on Amazon ECHO and Google Assistant voice control. (MiBoxer 2.4GHz RF series products need WL-Box1 or WL-Box2 gateway). If you meet any problem when using this APP, please contact us: technical@miboxer.com

About

Aqua Temp

Easily control and monitor your heat pump pool heater via WiFi, either locally or remotely. Adjust settings like temperature and modes, receive failure alerts, and benefit from proactive background support.

Highlights
  • Local and remote WiFi control
  • Monitor water temperature and mode
  • Set ON/OFF and target temperature
  • Timer settings
  • Failure notifications
  • Background technical support
Features
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Auqa Temp makes it possible for you to communicate with your heat pump pool heater easily from a local WiFi network(IEEE 802.11b/g standard WiFi network), or remotely over the Internet. Auqa Temp is compatible with heat pump pool heaters that must be with WiFi module that provided by the product suppliers. With Auqa Temp you can: - be able to monitor the state of the heat pump pool heater, such as the available hot water volume, the current outlet water temperature, the current running mode, etc. - be able to set the state of the heat pump pool heater, such as ON/OFF setting, target water temperature setting, mode setting, timer setting, etc. - be informed of any failures of the heat pump pool heater. - be provided with considerate service that the suppliers will solve any detected problems of the units in the background before you ask for assistance. To confirm whether this app can communicate with the controller of your heat pump pool heater, please check it with your supplier.

Screenshots

MiBoxer3 screens
Aqua Temp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MiBoxer at 2.2 against Aqua Temp's 1.9. MiBoxer also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MiBoxer holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of MiBoxer's written reviews are positive against 14% of Aqua Temp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiBoxer ships an update every 2 months, Aqua Temp monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MiBoxer versus Aqua Temp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiBoxerAqua Temp
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (19 ratings) — better1.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews — better13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Xincaiyi Technology Co., Ltd.展悦 梁

Customer experience

MiBoxer

All ratings19 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative68.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative60.0%

Aqua Temp

All ratings10 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative79.6%

Bugs and requests

MiBoxer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aqua Temp

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Version 2.1.31 prevents user login
  • Version 2.0+ breaks remote control functionality
  • App stuck in cooling mode only
  • Password field truncates at 16 characters
  • Bluetooth device pairing not persistent
Show 15 more
  • Outlet temperature reading missing
  • Ambient temperature shows incorrect value
  • Master/Slave mode switch malfunction
  • Cloud timer offset by 3 hours
  • App does not send verification emails
  • Device control timeout errors
  • App shows device offline when connected
  • Temperature readings show 0°C or 4.5°C incorrectly
  • Graphs no longer functional
  • Water flow animation always on
  • App locks up during networking operations
  • WiFi module disconnects within 24 hours
  • Compressor status display inaccurate
  • App requests excessive location permissions
  • Password reset functionality broken

Requested features

14 requests
  • Weekly scheduling for on/off cycles
  • Energy consumption tracking
  • Historical temperature graphs and charts
  • Heating status indicators
  • Notifications for state changes
Show 9 more
  • Multiple on/off cycles per day
  • 4G/cellular connection option
  • Inlet temperature visibility without heater on
  • Auto-fill password from iOS keychain
  • Timezone correction for timers
  • Power consumption monitoring
  • COP (Coefficient of Performance) display
  • Water flow animation accuracy
  • Manual WiFi SSID entry option

In-app purchases

None

MiBoxer

No in-app purchases

None

Aqua Temp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiBoxer free?
MiBoxer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aqua Temp free?
Aqua Temp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MiBoxer or Aqua Temp?
MiBoxer is rated higher. MiBoxer averages 2.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Aqua Temp averages 1.9 from 10 ratings.
Do MiBoxer or Aqua Temp have ads?
Neither MiBoxer nor Aqua Temp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiBoxer or Aqua Temp?
MiBoxer ships an update every 2 months, and Aqua Temp monthly. Most recently, MiBoxer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Aqua Temp on October 21, 2026.

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