Comparison

PoolSync vs dewenwils

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

Head to head
About

PoolSync

Control your pool equipment remotely from your iOS device. Adjust settings like temperature and sanitization, create schedules, and receive important alerts. Stay connected to your pool's status whether you're at home or away.

Highlights
  • Remote equipment control
  • Adjust heat pump set point
  • Change sanitization level
  • Create schedules
  • Receive alerts
  • Monitor pool status
Features
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Effortlessly control PoolSync™ Ready equipment from your iOS device. Adjust the heat pump set point, change the sanitization level, create schedules and receive alerts when action needs to be taken. Home or away always be in sync with your pool. PoolSync Ready equipment includes: • ChlorSync™ Models CS30 CS40 & CS50 • HeatWave SuperQuiet® Heat Pumps • HeatChlor Chlorinator & Heat Pump Combo

About

dewenwils

Control your smart home devices remotely and connect them for a seamless experience. Monitor device status from anywhere and share access with family members. Discover and purchase new smart products through the integrated online mall.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Smart home connection
  • Family device sharing
  • Real-time status feedback
  • Online smart product mall
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Life is simple from now on. 1、Device Control: remote control, build a "smart family". 2、Smart Connection: fast connection, enjoy the extremely speed experience. 3、Shared Devices: make it easy for the whole family to enjoy smart life. 4、Information Feedback: gain insight into the status of your home devices, anytime, anywhere. 5、Online Mall: enter the mall to buy smart products.

Screenshots

PoolSync4 screens
dewenwils4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: dewenwils at 4.7 against PoolSync's 2.1. dewenwils also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 20%) and ratings volume (225 vs 64). PoolSync's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

dewenwils holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 225 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of PoolSync's written reviews are positive against 32% of dewenwils's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PoolSync ships an update every 2 months, dewenwils every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PoolSync versus dewenwils: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolSyncdewenwils
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (64 ratings)4.7 (225 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.7% of reviews31.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64225 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAquaCal AutoPilot, IncDewenwils Inc.

Customer experience

PoolSync

All ratings64 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative70.3%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative77.0%

dewenwils

All ratings225 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

PoolSync

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Connection issues: "cloud connected" but "unit does not appear online"
  • Wi-Fi connection fails even when close to router
  • App gets stuck in setup mode, doesn't find heater/chiller (Error 1012)
  • Cannot input spaces in Wi-Fi password
  • Bug in verification screen preventing code input
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  • App disconnects from controller frequently, even when close
  • App loses connection after a few weeks of use
  • Unit not found after initial setup
  • Update broke remote control functionality
  • Scheduling functionality removed/broken after updates
  • Password authentication screen is broken
  • Forced update requires physical button press for authorization
  • Scheduling feature removed from app
  • Tiny font size, difficult to read
  • Scheduling system does not work, settings disappear
  • Repeatedly need to resync device after closing app
  • Heater turns on with pump schedule instead of app schedule
  • Location services required for app functionality

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add temperature history graph
  • Add notifications for heater issues
  • Integrate relay contacts for heating priority
  • Allow spaces in Wi-Fi passwords
  • Add Alexa, Google, HomeKit, IFTTT integration
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  • Improve UI aesthetics (background color, animation, sound)
  • Add solar info to the app
  • Ability to add/edit equipment through the app
  • Create group schedules via the app
  • Usage meter for heater run time
  • Dynamic Type support for text scaling
  • Ability to size text
  • Create two schedules (on time and off time)
  • Restore scheduling function
  • Add a low point for heat and high point for chiller

dewenwils

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PoolSync

No in-app purchases

None

dewenwils

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PoolSync free?
PoolSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dewenwils free?
dewenwils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PoolSync or dewenwils?
dewenwils is rated higher. PoolSync averages 2.1 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while dewenwils averages 4.7 from 225 ratings.
Do PoolSync or dewenwils have ads?
Neither PoolSync nor dewenwils shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PoolSync or dewenwils?
PoolSync ships an update every 2 months, and dewenwils every 10 months. Most recently, PoolSync was updated on September 18, 2026 and dewenwils on August 28, 2026.

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