Comparison

Pool Control vs LivePool Heater

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

Head to head
About

Pool Control

Manage your swimming pool's functions remotely. Control lighting, temperature, water levels, and pump settings from your smartphone. Requires a PoolControl3 controller.

Highlights
  • Remote pool appliance control
  • Lighting management
  • Water temperature monitoring
  • Pool cover control
  • Automatic water level adjustment
  • Filter pump scheduling and speed control
Features
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Control your swimming pool from the palm of your hand. Control and manage your swimming pool appliances from anywhere in the world. Pool lighting, Water temperature, Pool Cover, Automatic water level control and water depth, filter pump timers, filter pump speed, etc... Also works on pools from other brands. A PoolControl3 swimming pool controller by Technics and Applications is needed to be able to use this app.

About

LivePool Heater

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LivePool Heater is a free app that allows you to manage your pool’s heat pump through your smartphone or tablet. Control your heat pump anytime and anywhere thanks to LivePool Heater to make the most of your pool and enjoy a stress-free, relaxing time with your family or friends. The LivePool Heater app can be downloaded for free from the APP Store. Creating an account When you access the app for the first time, you can create an account in just a few clicks and all your data will be protected and processed in compliance with GDPR. You can quickly configure your pool, providing personalised piloting that takes into account your specific conditions. LivePool Heater is available in 7 different languages. Easy and intuitive pairing Once you have registered, your equipment can be easily connected to your smartphone via your home Wi-Fi network thanks to the LivePool Connect connection module located on the back of the heat pump. You can access the app by scanning the QR code below the PAC or under the LivePool Connect box at the back of the machine. You then need to type in the security code of your home network by pressing the pairing button (double arrow) on the LivePool Connect box so that the app recognises and automatically uses it. Main interface Once you are connected to the app, the following features are available: 1. Heat pump, pool temperature, setpoint temperature and weather status information 2. Switching the heat pump on/off 3. Configuring the setpoint temperature The temperature can be set by sliding the cursor around the temperature circle 3. Choice of operating mode - Heating/Automatic/Cooling In heating mode, the PAC will only be switched on to heat the water (if pool tΒ° lower than setpoint tΒ°) In cooling mode, the PAC will only be switched on to cool the water (if pool tΒ° higher than setpoint tΒ°) In automatic mode, the PAC will heat or cool the water to constantly adjust the pool temperature and maintain the setpoint temperature 4. Choice of regulation mode– Boost/ Smart/Eco This is only accessible when in Heating or Cooling mode In Boost mode, the PAC will operate at between 50% and 100% power so that it reaches the setpoint temperature as quickly as possible In Smart mode, the PAC will adapt as efficiently as possible throughout its full power range to optimise both reaching the setpoint temperature and energy efficiency In Eco mode, the PAC will operate at a maximum of 50% power to ensure that the noise level remains low 5. Data history Access the graphic interface showing operation of your PAC across the period of your choice (the last 2, 7 or 14 days) Account management In just a few clicks, you can configure your choice of language and contact e-mail address, change your password, log off completely or delete your account. After-sales service If you encounter any issues with your equipment, the app will immediately notify you of the problem and direct you to the first level for resolving it. If the problem is not resolved, our hotline technicians will proactively take over and provide you with advice based on data from the machine and the relevant error codes.

Screenshots

Pool Control4 screens
LivePool Heater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LivePool Heater at none against Pool Control's shown. Pool Control's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pool Control ships an update monthly, LivePool Heater every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Pool Control versus LivePool Heater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPool ControlLivePool Heater
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews5.9% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCovrexAqualux

In-app purchases

None

Pool Control

No in-app purchases

None

LivePool Heater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pool Control free?
Pool Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LivePool Heater free?
LivePool Heater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pool Control or LivePool Heater have ads?
Pool Control shows ads; LivePool Heater does not.
Which is updated more often, Pool Control or LivePool Heater?
Pool Control ships an update monthly, and LivePool Heater every 5 months. Most recently, Pool Control was updated on September 16, 2026 and LivePool Heater on September 16, 2026.

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