Comparison

BADUConnect vs St. Johns County Connect

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

Head to head
About

BADUConnect

Remotely manage your pool's swim jet system, pump, and lighting from anywhere in the world. Schedule operations, control devices instantly, and grant access to others. Also supports variable speed pump control and time programs for filter cycles.

Highlights
  • Remote pool equipment management
  • Schedule pump and lighting operations
  • Instant on/off device control
  • Invite friends/professionals to manage
  • Variable speed pump control
  • Automatic time programs for filters
Features
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BADU Connect Remote Pool Management System   In North America BADU Connect from SPECK Pumps gives you a convenient way to manage your Badu® SwimJet System & Pool*. It allows you to manage your SwimJet’s pump, lighting, or other accessories via the internet from anywhere in the world. Setup schedules, turn devices on or off at a moment's notice and even invite friends, or pool professionals to manage your devices too. In Europe, the BADU Connect App enables access to variable speed pumps via BADU NetLink. The various pump speeds can be controlled manually using the BADU Connect app. In automatic mode, appropriate time programs can be set. This makes it easy to control the filter times without much time and effort. The best thing is that even pumps that have been already installed can also become smart. BADU Connect App is FREE to use which makes it easy to access your pool from your smart devices.   In addition, BADU®Connect is also available via the Web. After successfully setting up and activating your account via your mobile device, you can conveniently control your pool equipment from a web browser from any device via the internet.   For product compatibility and additional details please visit https://baduconnect.com   Why Link Your Pool Equipment to Your Smartphone? Why in the world would you need an app to control your Badu® SwimJet* or pool pump at home? I mean, if you are at home, why not just walk out to the pool and check it out or turn it on yourself?   Handheld Convenience. Let’s face it, most technological advances are in the name of convenience. We designed our phone app to make the jobs in your lives easier. An app linking your pool equipment to your phone allows you the convenience of ensuring your equipment is running smoothly from anywhere in the world. You have many options you can control at your fingertips. Including setting daily timers and, for the safety of your family, you can even disable or prevent the use of the swimjet* system by simply tapping a LOCK icon within the app.   Away on Vacation. It’s nice to take vacations. It’s even nicer not to have to worry about your pool while you’re vacationing. Keeping your pool water moving in your pool is critical – and no one wants to return home from a relaxing vacation to deal with unfiltered pool water. On the flip side, no one wants to pay or trouble a neighbor to watch their pool, either. Smartphone devices help solve this problem. A connection between your pump and your smartphone can help eliminate those concerns.   *only available in North America.

About

St. Johns County Connect

Report local issues directly to county staff from your mobile device. Receive a tracking number for your request and get notified of status updates. This free resource streamlines communication for residents.

Highlights
  • Report local issues
  • Directly to county staff
  • Mobile device reporting
  • Tracking number for requests
  • Status update notifications
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SJC Connect is a free resource for residents of St. Johns County, Florida, that enables them to report issues from their mobile devices. Requests are sent directly to St. Johns County staff for processing and review. A tracking number is provided for each service request, and notifications are sent when the status of the request is updated.

Screenshots

BADUConnect4 screens
St. Johns County Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: St. Johns County Connect at 3.4 against BADUConnect's 2.0. St. Johns County Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). BADUConnect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

St. Johns County Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of BADUConnect's written reviews are positive against 0% of St. Johns County Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BADUConnect ships an update every 2 months, St. Johns County Connect every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BADUConnect versus St. Johns County Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBADUConnectSt. Johns County Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (11 ratings)3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpeck PumpsSt. Johns County Board of County Commissioners

Customer experience

BADUConnect

All ratings11 ratings
Positive9.1%
Neutral27.3%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative66.7%

St. Johns County Connect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

BADUConnect

No in-app purchases

None

St. Johns County Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BADUConnect free?
BADUConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is St. Johns County Connect free?
St. Johns County Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BADUConnect or St. Johns County Connect?
St. Johns County Connect is rated higher. BADUConnect averages 2.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while St. Johns County Connect averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do BADUConnect or St. Johns County Connect have ads?
St. Johns County Connect shows ads; BADUConnect does not.
Which is updated more often, BADUConnect or St. Johns County Connect?
BADUConnect ships an update every 2 months, and St. Johns County Connect every 6 months. Most recently, BADUConnect was updated on November 3, 2026 and St. Johns County Connect on November 3, 2026.

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