Roberts Hot Tub Controller vs Simmerdial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roberts Hot Tub Controller
Control your hot tub remotely from your iOS device. Adjust temperature, set filtration cycles, and manage pumps. Built-in freeze protection ensures your tub is safe.
- Remote hot tub control
- Temperature adjustment
- Filtration cycle settings
- Pump on/off control
- Built-in freeze protection
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The RHtubs Controller App, is an app for your iOS device that allows you to access your hot tub via a direct connection anywhere in the local proximity of your tub, anywhere in your house that you can connect to your local WiFi network. The App is the only control that works with the Roberts Hot Tubs Controller and has full functionality to set temperature, filtration cycles and to turn pumps on and off. Freeze controllers are also already built in by default.
Simmerdial
A simple kitchen timer app that uses a familiar dial interface for setting and managing cooking times. It offers visual and auditory cues for remaining time and alerts, with customization options for appearance and sound.
- Dial-based time setting
- Visual countdown ring
- Adjustable timer while running
- Lock screen and Dynamic Island countdown
- Customizable appearance and sound
- Offline functionality
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Simmerdial brings a familiar kitchen timer to your iPhone. Turn the dial clockwise to set a time. Release to start. From eggs and tea to baking, set your timer and get back to the task at hand. A short illustrated guide walks you through the basics on first launch. TURN TO SET Choose up to 60 minutes in 15-second steps. Mechanical clicks and haptic feedback make each turn feel familiar. Mute the dial sound whenever you like. SEE WHAT IS LEFT The orange ring shows time remaining at a glance. Adjust the dial while the timer runs, tap to add five minutes, or reset to start over. HEAR WHEN IT IS READY Allow system alerts and, once the alarm is scheduled, it can ring when your iPhone is locked or the app is closed. Check the live countdown on your Lock Screen or in the Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. MAKE IT YOURS Choose light, dark, or your system appearance. Open iOS Settings from the app menu to change the app language. Available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. KEEP IT SIMPLE No account, ads, or tracking SDKs. Timer state, sound settings, and appearance preferences stay on your device. Timing works offline. VoiceOver lets you adjust the time, and Reduce Motion is supported. For iPhone with iOS 26 or later. System alerts require permission. If permission is off or an alarm cannot be scheduled, keep the app open to hear the alert. Dynamic Island features require a supported iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roberts Hot Tub Controller at 67% against Simmerdial's 0%. Roberts Hot Tub Controller also leads on rating (3.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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.
Roberts Hot Tub Controller holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Roberts Hot Tub Controller's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simmerdial's.
Roberts Hot Tub Controller ships an update monthly, Simmerdial every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roberts Hot Tub Controller | Simmerdial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert's Hot Tubs, Inc. | 凯 邢 |
Customer experience
Roberts Hot Tub Controller
Simmerdial
In-app purchases
Roberts Hot Tub Controller
No in-app purchases
Simmerdial
No in-app purchases
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