Comparison

BWT Pearl Connect vs Polytropic Pro

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

Head to head
About

BWT Pearl Connect

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The BWT Pearl Connect app allows you to access your Pearl Connect panel whenever you want, any time and from anywhere. You have total control over your pool's filtration, underwater lighting and other ancillary equipment. Find out more about the setting options available to you: Filtration: three operating modes • manual • timer • automatic, at programmed times or temperatures Underwater lights: two operating modes • manual • automatic, at programmed times Ancillary equipment: four operating modes for each equipment item • manual • timer • automatic, at programmed times • slaved to filtration: perfect for water features, booster pumps and other equipment items that require a flow of water. Ancillary equipment can also force filtration on. Control of additional equipment (up to 5 equipment items): • counter-swim treadmill • booster pump • lighting Control of BWT equipment • automatic cover • variable speed pump • clogging alarm • level regulation panel Integrated functions • frostat • log of water temperature and filter operating times and cost

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Polytropic Pro

Features
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More than just an ordinary heat pump management tool, PolyConnect communicates directly with the POLYTROPIC Technicenter and allows the secure remote management of heat pumps: supervision, preventive maintenance, and ease of maintenance. SIMPLIFIED IMPLEMENTATION A WiFi box is installed as standard inside all our Inverter PACs (marketed from 2022), and easily accessible. From 2023 an option 4G is available. When user connect his machine and allow the professional to access to it, professional can access remotely to the machine. REMOTE MANAGEMENT A real preventive maintenance tool, the information is transmitted to allowed professional which can then anticipate any problems remotely, access the parameters and adjust, optimize, or even update the heat pump. The Modbus connection allows access to all the heat pump parameters and modification in "direct mode". PROACTIVITY Thanks to the feedback of error codes, the professional can remotely trigger an appropriate after-sales service procedure immediately, even before the user of the pool notices a possible problem or its consequences. EXPERT TIPS The TechniCenter is at your disposal for advice on the rational management of your pool fleet and possible energy savings . EFFICIENCY PolyConnect is linked to the POLYTROPIC TechniCenter and allows our technicians to visualize the entire fleet of heat pumps as well as the status of each machine. In the event of an error code, they can access the device settings via their secure interface to resolve the fault. No need to send a technician to the installation to see what the problem is, to collect simple information or to adjust the devices. POLYCONNECT IS A SECURE, FREE AND ERGONOMIC APPLICATION. It allows remote control of the heat pump via a smartphone or tablet thanks to an intuitive interface: status of the machine, water temperatures, outside temperature, operation of the filtration pump, heating setpoint temperature, choice of operating mode, alerts... In order to ensure a complete follow-up, all the data of the heat pumps connected to PolyConnect are stored for 5 years: • the history of all alarms • internal sensor temperature probes • the operating time of compressors, pumps, etc. • user settings PolyConnect was developed by our internal services and all our servers are based in France (GDPR law respected).

Screenshots

BWT Pearl Connect4 screens
Polytropic Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BWT Pearl Connect at 12.0 against Polytropic Pro's 14.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BWT Pearl Connect ships an update every 4 months, Polytropic Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BWT Pearl Connect versus Polytropic Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBWT Pearl ConnectPolytropic Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBWT Pool ProductsPolytropic

In-app purchases

None

BWT Pearl Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Polytropic Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BWT Pearl Connect free?
BWT Pearl Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polytropic Pro free?
Polytropic Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BWT Pearl Connect or Polytropic Pro have ads?
Neither BWT Pearl Connect nor Polytropic Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BWT Pearl Connect or Polytropic Pro?
BWT Pearl Connect ships an update every 4 months, and Polytropic Pro every 3 months. Most recently, BWT Pearl Connect was updated on October 27, 2026 and Polytropic Pro on October 24, 2026.

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