Comparison

Saphir X vs ETHERMA eTOUCH

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

Head to head
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.

About

ETHERMA eTOUCH

Features
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With the ETHERMA eTOUCH app, you can easily control the ETHERMA eTOUCH PRO thermostat and thus the temperature in your house with your iPhone or iPad - from home or on the go. The free app ETHERMA eTOUCH allows you to set up the heating according to your wishes using daily or weekly programs and thus create a feel-good climate in your home. In addition to comfort, the intelligent control of your home also means that you only heat when you want it and, thanks to individual room control, only in the rooms you select. This saves you energy and money. With the option of group switching of several thermostats, you can, for example, control or program an entire floor or all bedrooms at the same time with the push of a button.

Screenshots

Saphir X4 screens
ETHERMA eTOUCH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Saphir X at every 2 months against ETHERMA eTOUCH's every 16 months. Saphir X also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Saphir X ships an update every 2 months, ETHERMA eTOUCH every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Saphir X versus ETHERMA eTOUCH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaphir XETHERMA eTOUCH
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAPHIR Wassertechnologie GmbHETHERMA Holding GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Saphir X

No in-app purchases

None

ETHERMA eTOUCH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Saphir X free?
Saphir X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ETHERMA eTOUCH free?
ETHERMA eTOUCH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Saphir X or ETHERMA eTOUCH have ads?
Neither Saphir X nor ETHERMA eTOUCH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Saphir X or ETHERMA eTOUCH?
Saphir X ships an update every 2 months, and ETHERMA eTOUCH every 16 months. Most recently, Saphir X was updated on June 24, 2026 and ETHERMA eTOUCH on September 17, 2026.

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