Comparison

HotTub&Pool vs Arctic Spas

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

Head to head
About

HotTub&Pool

This utility app helps hot tub, spa, and pool owners accurately calculate chemical dosages for water balancing. It supports calculations for alkalinity, pH, sanitizer, and stabilizer, along with water balancing features like the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI).

Highlights
  • Chemical dosage calculation
  • Water balancing (LSI)
  • Pool volume calculator
  • Flow rate calculator
  • Turnover calculator
  • Filter size calculator
Features
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Calculator for hot tub, spa and pool owners to take the guesswork out of how much of each chemical you should be adding. The calculator will correctly work out doses for Calcium, raising and lowering alkalinity and pH, and adding the correct amounts of sanitizer and stabiliser. Also includes water balancing feature to allow you to calculate your pools or hot tubs Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) to help maintain an efficient and smooth running system. Common Pool Calculators • Pool Volume Calculator • Flow Rate Calculator • Turnover Calculator • Minimum Filter Size Calculator • Total Dynamic Head (measured) Calculator

About

Arctic Spas

Control and monitor your spa remotely from anywhere. Adjust temperature, jets, pumps, and lights. Monitor water chemistry and manage filtration and sanitation schedules for optimal spa experience.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • Adjust jets and pumps
  • Full light control
  • Water chemistry monitoring (ORP, pH)
  • Filtration and sanitation scheduling
  • Peak hours energy management
  • Support for multiple spas
Features
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Arctic Spas app puts your spa in your pocket. Connect once over Bluetooth and WiFi, then control and monitor your spa from anywhere using cloud connectivity. REMOTE CONTROL • Temperature: Set your target temperature and see real-time readings • Jets & Pumps: Turn pumps on or off and adjust intensity • Lights: On/off, brightness, and full color control • Filter & Power: Manage filtration cycles and spa power SPABOY WATER QUALITY Monitor water chemistry at a glance: • ORP (sanitizer) level and status • pH level indicators • Wear level and production status • Adjust ORP settings based on spa usage SMART FEATURES • Peak hours management for energy savings • Filtration and sanitation scheduling • Economy mode support YOUR SPA, YOUR WAY • Multiple spa support, manage several spas in one app EASY SETUP Connect your spa via Bluetooth, then link it to WiFi for secure cloud control. Your spa stays connected so you can control it from anywhere, at home or away. Requires a compatible Arctic Spa with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.

Screenshots

HotTub&Pool4 screens
Arctic Spas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arctic Spas at 4.8 against HotTub&Pool's 3.5. Arctic Spas also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 24%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). HotTub&Pool's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Arctic Spas holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arctic Spas has 2.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of HotTub&Pool's written reviews are positive against 54% of Arctic Spas's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotTub&Pool ships an update every 7 months, Arctic Spas every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HotTub&Pool versus Arctic Spas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotTub&PoolArctic Spas
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews54.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings132.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelwand LtdBlue Falls Manufacturing Limited

Customer experience

HotTub&Pool

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.2%

Arctic Spas

All ratings2,335 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

HotTub&Pool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Arctic Spas

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Persistent login issues
  • Inconsistent water monitoring
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices
  • Unexpected app behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view exact chemical levels
  • Automatic water chemistry adjustment
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • More customization options
  • Integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

HotTub&Pool

No in-app purchases

None

Arctic Spas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotTub&Pool free?
HotTub&Pool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arctic Spas free?
Arctic Spas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HotTub&Pool or Arctic Spas?
Arctic Spas is rated higher. HotTub&Pool averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Arctic Spas averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do HotTub&Pool or Arctic Spas have ads?
Neither HotTub&Pool nor Arctic Spas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotTub&Pool or Arctic Spas?
HotTub&Pool ships an update every 7 months, and Arctic Spas every 3 weeks. Most recently, HotTub&Pool was updated on November 6, 2026 and Arctic Spas on November 10, 2026.

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