PoolSync vs LevelSmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote equipment control
- Adjust heat pump set point
- Change sanitization level
- Create schedules
- Receive alerts
- Monitor pool status
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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
LevelSmart
Remotely monitor water levels and temperatures for pools, spas, and water features using wireless sensors. Receive alerts for high/low water levels and view historical data for peace of mind. Ensures your water systems are functioning correctly and prevents issues like dry pumps.
- Remote water level monitoring
- Water temperature tracking
- High/low water level alerts
- Push notifications
- Leak alerts
- Alert history view
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The LevelSmart™ App shows water levels and temperatures reported by your LevelSmart Wireless Level Sensors. Remotely monitor your pool, spa, water feature or cooling tower remotely. The upgraded app lets you see your Alert History so you can see if the High or Low Water Alert you received has been resolved. You can see temperatures and water levels anytime using the app. Using the LevelSmart app gives you peace of mind all the time. Have no worry that your pool and spa are warm and leveled off. No more dry pumps. Get text and emails when you set up your high and low water level alerts on the dashboard. The LevelSmart App allows you to remotely monitor your pool and spa system from your mobile device. You now can know your water is where it is supposed to be 24/7 and that your pool is working fine. When you open the LevelSmart App you will be able to choose all of your pools, spas or installations of the LevelSmart sensor. You can receive push notifications and leak alerts. Know your pool is fine anytime. Know your pump has plenty of water and is not running dry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PoolSync at 20% against LevelSmart's 0%. PoolSync also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
PoolSync ships an update every 2 months, LevelSmart monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PoolSync | LevelSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (64 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc | Kona Labs |
Customer experience
PoolSync
LevelSmart
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
LevelSmart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PoolSync
No in-app purchases
LevelSmart
No in-app purchases
