Comparison

Waterco Connect vs Spektra+

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

Head to head

About

Waterco Connect

Remotely monitor and control WiFi-connected pool equipment like heat pumps and chlorinators. Manage key parameters for your pool system from anywhere.

Highlights

Remote monitoring of pool equipment
Control WiFi heat pumps
Control WiFi chlorinators
Manage key pool parameters
Companion app for Waterco products

Features

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Waterco Connect is the companion app for your WiFi connected Waterco products. Supporting a range of WiFi heat pumps and chlorinators, Waterco Connect allows you to remotely monitor and control your key pool equipment parameters.

About

Spektra+

Features

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Control your DALI and DMX lights through your Control Freak eDIDIO Controller.

Screenshots

Waterco Connect4 screens

Spektra+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waterco Connect at none against Spektra+'s 7. Spektra+'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Spektra+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.95 per month. Waterco Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waterco Connect ships an update every 4 months, Spektra+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Waterco Connect versus Spektra+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Waterco Connect	Spektra+
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	31 MB	40 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Waterco	Creative Lighting & Sound Systems Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Waterco Connect

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Spektra+

Subscriptions7

Spektra+ Silver (Monthly)$19.951 Month
Spektra+ Gold (Monthly)$24.991 Month
Spektra+$29.991 Month

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Spektra+ Silver (Annual)$199.991 Year
Spektra+ Gold (Annual)$249.991 Year
Spektra+ Unlimited Annual$299.991 Year
Spektra+ Unlimited (Annual)$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Waterco Connect free?

Waterco Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Spektra+ free?

Spektra+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Waterco Connect or Spektra+ have ads?

Neither Waterco Connect nor Spektra+ shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Waterco Connect or Spektra+?

Waterco Connect ships an update every 4 months, and Spektra+ monthly. Most recently, Waterco Connect was updated on October 2, 2026 and Spektra+ on October 25, 2026.