Comparison

AlpPAC vs LivePool Heater

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

Head to head
About

AlpPAC

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Cette application vous permet d’utiliser votre smartphone ou votre tablette pour accéder, piloter de chez vous ou à distance votre pompe à chaleur alpPAC. L’application alpPAC Control offre les mêmes fonctionnalités que l’application de l’écran tactile de votre PAC, à savoir : - Gestion du chauffage ou du rafraichissement de votre habitation par zone, - Gestion de votre production d’eau chaude sanitaire, - Gestion de votre piscine, - Etat et retour d’information, - Paramétrage de votre PAC, Cette application requiert : - L’accès au WEB (WIFI ou réseau data de votre mobile 3G/4G), - Une pompe à chaleur alpPAC - L’enregistrement de votre pompe à chaleur sur l'espace client www.alppac.ch, - L’accès à votre BOX du type ADSL2+. Tester l’application alpPAC Control, pour cela installer l’application et accéder au mode démo pour vous familiariser avec l’interface et découvrir toutes ses fonctionnalités. Plus d’information sur la prise en main à distance des pompes à chaleur alpPAC rendez vous sur l'espace client alppac Retrouver notre gamme de pompes à chaleur aérothermiques et géothermiques sur notre site www.alppac.ch

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 t° lower than setpoint t°) In cooling mode, the PAC will only be switched on to cool the water (if pool t° higher than setpoint t°) 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

AlpPAC4 screens
LivePool Heater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LivePool Heater at 3 against AlpPAC's —. On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AlpPAC versus LivePool Heater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpPACLivePool Heater
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.614.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARKTEOSAqualux

In-app purchases

None

AlpPAC

No in-app purchases

None

LivePool Heater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlpPAC free?
AlpPAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LivePool Heater free?
LivePool Heater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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