Comparison

CPI Security inTouch vs iAquaLink

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

Head to head
About

CPI Security inTouch

Monitor and control your home or business security system remotely. Receive real-time notifications for events like alarms, door/window status, and system arming/disarming. Access event history and manage enabled devices for enhanced peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Arm and disarm security system
  • Real-time door and window status
  • System arm/disarm notifications
  • 30-day event history access
  • Email and text notifications for events
  • Control CPI Night Guard devices
Features
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Now CPI makes it just as easy for you to stay connected to what really matters most: your home and family. With the NEW inTouch App from CPI Security, CPI customers can monitor and control their home or business security system through iPhone and iPod touch! With the inTouch App you can - * Arm and disarm your CPI Security System. * See what doors and windows are open in real time. * Be notified when the system is armed or disarmed. Great for school-age children! * Access a 30 day event history. * Access CPI Night Guard enabled devices. Email and Text notifications – With the inTouch service you can set up email and text notifications to come to your iPhone or iPod touch in real time – - when an alarm event occurs - fire, water leak, intrusion, or medical panic - when a specific user arms or disarms the system - when someone opens a door or window - if you left a door or window open - if you forgot to arm the system - if your safe, gun or liquor cabinet is opened - if someone attempts to login to your inTouch account and more! *Functionality depends on the level of inTouch service you have subscribed to. A CPI inTouch user login and password are required to log into this app. Visit www.cpisecurity.com/intouch to learn more or to sign up for service.

About

iAquaLink

Control and monitor your swimming pool equipment remotely from your mobile device. Adjust settings like pump speed, temperature, and lighting, and automate cleaning schedules. Offers comprehensive management for various pool systems and accessories.

Highlights
  • Remote pool equipment monitoring and control
  • Schedule and operate pumps
  • Control pool and spa heating
  • Automate pool lighting
  • Manage saltwater chlorinators
  • On-demand robotic pool cleaner control
  • Temperature monitoring and adjustment
Features
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Pool Control in the Palm of your Hand With iAquaLink, you can monitor and control a full range of industry-leading swimming pool equipment anytime, anywhere. iAquaLink offers the ultimate in intelligent pool control from a mobile device - empowering pool owners and professionals to create the perfect pool experience on-site or on-the-go. SUPPORTED EQUIPMENT AquaLink TCX | Pool or Spa Automation Quick, Easy Smart Pool Upgrade:: • Schedule and operate Jandy or Pentair VS Pumps
 • Heat your Pool or Spa with Gas Heat, Heat Pump, and Solar Heat
 • Easily automate lights with wireless switch support
 • Smart communication with Saltwater Chlorinators
 • Feature Circuits for simple water feature setup
 • Use Bluetooth for full setup and operation when Internet is unavailable
 AquaLink RS, PDA, Z4 | Pool & Spa Automation Anytime, Anywhere Control: • Heat up your Spa, adjust sanitizer generation, even manage multiple pools
 • Control up to 32 pool/spa features including lights, waterfalls, and jets
 • Set the mood automatically with OneTouch Scene selection
 iQPUMP01 | Variable-Speed Pump Control Optimize Pump Operation: • Set custom pump speeds
 • Set custom schedules
 • Monitor power usage
 ALPHA, VRX, EPIC, Evo and 9 series | Robotic Pool Cleaner On demand Cleaning: • Wi-Fi connectivity – control from anywhere, at any time
 • Cleaning modes selection
 • Remote control mode*
 • Easy Lift removal system*
 *Features vary by model Z400iQ, Z550iQ | Connected Heat Pump Optimized Temperature Control: • Air and water temperature monitoring
 • Set custom temperatures for heating and cooling
 • Mode Selection
 eXO iQ / Hydroxinator iQ / Duo iQ | Salt Water Chlorinator
All-in-one water quality control: • Automatic maintenance of water balance (with optional pH Link or Dual Link modules)
 • Control of the filtration pump (single speed or Zodiac variable speed)
 • Control of heating system
 • Control of pool lights (white or Zodiac color Led)
 • Hydroxinator iQ model delivers magnesium-based water treatment for an unparalleled bathing experience

Screenshots

CPI Security inTouch4 screens
iAquaLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iAquaLink at 4.7 against CPI Security inTouch's 3.7. iAquaLink also leads on ratings volume (101K vs 1.6K) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). CPI Security inTouch's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iAquaLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAquaLink has 101K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of CPI Security inTouch's written reviews are positive against 28% of iAquaLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CPI Security inTouch versus iAquaLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPI Security inTouchiAquaLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.6K ratings)4.7 (101K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews28.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K101K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCPI SecurityZodiac Pool Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

CPI Security inTouch

All ratings1,620 ratings
Positive66.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative67.9%

iAquaLink

All ratings100,051 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews605 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative59.7%

User reviews

CPI Security inTouch

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Reliable security system
  • 👍 Convenient app features
  • 🚀 Good video quality
  • 👍 Helpful customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable camera/video functionality
  • 🐛 Slow app performance
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent notifications

iAquaLink

From 101K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to control pool and spa remotely
  • 👍 Convenient for monitoring pool status
  • 💡 Good integration with Alexa
  • 🔒 Reliable connectivity when hardwired

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 👎 Limited functionality in the app compared to web interface
  • 💤 Slow response times and laggy performance
  • 🤯 Confusing and outdated user interface

Bugs and requests

CPI Security inTouch

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cameras going offline frequently
  • Inability to access recorded videos
  • Thermostat controls not working properly
  • Inconsistent arming/disarming of system
  • Doorbell camera not capturing footage

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to delete/manage recorded videos
  • Improve app responsiveness and stability
  • Provide more customization options
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
  • Enhance notification system

iAquaLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes and loses connection to pool equipment
  • Inability to re-add previously connected devices
  • Unreliable firmware updates causing issues
  • Inconsistent display of pool status and settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable dashboard and one-touch controls
  • Notifications for pool events (e.g., robot full, temperature reached)
  • Improved scheduling and automation options
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

CPI Security inTouch

No in-app purchases

None

iAquaLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPI Security inTouch free?
CPI Security inTouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iAquaLink free?
iAquaLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CPI Security inTouch or iAquaLink?
iAquaLink is rated higher. CPI Security inTouch averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while iAquaLink averages 4.7 from 101K ratings.
Do CPI Security inTouch or iAquaLink have ads?
Neither CPI Security inTouch nor iAquaLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPI Security inTouch or iAquaLink?
CPI Security inTouch ships an update every 2 months, and iAquaLink every 2 months. Most recently, CPI Security inTouch was updated on October 29, 2026 and iAquaLink on October 30, 2026.

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