NPT Backyard vs Emme Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NPT Backyard
Visualize your dream pool in your own backyard using augmented reality. This app offers stunning 4k graphics, advanced lighting, and realistic water simulations to help you design and preview your perfect pool.
- Augmented Reality pool visualization
- 4k graphics
- Realistic lighting effects
- Advanced water systems
- Design your dream pool
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This application will no longer be available. Existing users will be required to upgrade to the new version and when opened, Users will be directed to our Website.
Emme Remote
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Temperature Made Easy • Make changes to individual set points by dragging the heating or cooling handles, or modify both simultaneously by simply dragging the midpoint handle. • When you find comfort settings that suit you best, hit the save button to store those settings. From then on, simply hit the recall button to snap the set points back to your preferred temperature. One Time Login • The first time you launch the Emme Remote, you will prompted to enter your PIN. • This PIN will be stored securely in your device, allowing you to spend less time launching the app and more time setting your comfort. Automatically Submit Settings • If you allow location services, the Emme Remote can detect when you are in range of your location and automatically recall your stored favorite settings before you get there. • The distance at which this occurs can be adjusted from within the settings menu to ensure that your temperature is ready when you arrive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NPT Backyard at every 2 months against Emme Remote's every 13 months. Emme Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NPT Backyard ships an update every 2 months, Emme Remote every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NPT Backyard | Emme Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (101 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 101 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pool Corporation | EMME E2MS, LLC |
Bugs and requests
NPT Backyard
Reported bugs
6 issues- AR doesn't work
- App crashes when viewing tiles
- App crashes frequently
- App is slow and hangs
- Water color doesn't change with plaster choices
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- Tutorial is useless
Requested features
6 requests- Option to design a remodel for existing pools
- Ability to change pool dimensions within the app
- More standard pool shapes available (e.g., round spa)
- Include all pool tiles from the catalog
- Ability to drag and position the pool design in the yard
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- More realistic water color rendering based on plaster choices
Emme Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NPT Backyard
No in-app purchases
Emme Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NPT Backyard free?
Is Emme Remote free?
Do NPT Backyard or Emme Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, NPT Backyard or Emme Remote?
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