HotTub&Pool vs Arctic Spas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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).
- Chemical dosage calculation
- Water balancing (LSI)
- Pool volume calculator
- Flow rate calculator
- Turnover calculator
- Filter size calculator
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | HotTub&Pool | Arctic Spas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (13 ratings) | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | 54.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 2.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixelwand Ltd | Blue Falls Manufacturing Limited |
Customer experience
HotTub&Pool
Arctic Spas
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
HotTub&Pool
No in-app purchases
Arctic Spas
No in-app purchases









