Comparison

Nextpool PILOT vs Polytropic Pro

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

Head to head
About

Nextpool PILOT

Features
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Nextpool PILOT is a simple and intuitive connected solution that enables automated pool management and control from a mobile application. With Nextpool PILOT, treat yourself to... ...peace of mind Benefit from automated filtration and treatment management. Receive notifications in the event of problems and protect pool equipment. ...comfort Control your equipment (heat pump, lighting, etc.) easily and act quickly from your mobile, tablet or computer. ...savings Optimised filtration times, controlled treatment and programming adapted to your use (heat pump, etc.). The NextPool Pilot application allows you to: - Automatically manage your filtration and water treatment equipment; monitor the quality of your bathing water in real time (chlorine, pH, temperature, etc.). - Control auxiliary equipment (lighting, heat pump, robot, counter-current swimming, etc.); protect your hydraulic installation against the risk of frost. - Get advice on how to maintain your water. This application is compatible with the connected pool modules in the NextPool Pilot range.

About

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, programming of operating ranges... In order to ensure a complete follow-up, all the data of the heat pumps connected to PolyConnect are stored for 5 years: โ€ข the history of all alarms โ€ข internal sensor temperature probes โ€ข the operating time of compressors, pumps, etc. โ€ข user settings PolyConnect was developed by our internal services and all our servers are based in France (GDPR law respected). Thanks to a solid partnership PolyConnect is compatible with other equipment and offers the possibility of remotely managing water treatment with salt or chlorine via the mobile application, presenting the same functionality and history as for Polytropic heat pumps.

Screenshots

Nextpool PILOT4 screens
Polytropic Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nextpool PILOT and Polytropic Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextpool PILOT ships an update every 2 months, Polytropic Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nextpool PILOT versus Polytropic Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextpool PILOTPolytropic Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.2 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size106 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAS PoolPolytropic

In-app purchases

None

Nextpool PILOT

No in-app purchases

None

Polytropic Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nextpool PILOT free?
Nextpool PILOT 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 Nextpool PILOT or Polytropic Pro have ads?
Neither Nextpool PILOT nor Polytropic Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextpool PILOT or Polytropic Pro?
Nextpool PILOT ships an update every 2 months, and Polytropic Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Nextpool PILOT was updated on September 14, 2026 and Polytropic Pro on September 9, 2026.

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