Arctic Spas vs Mysa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Mysa
Control your home's heating and cooling remotely, set schedules, and monitor energy usage to save money and energy. Integrates with smart home platforms for seamless control.
- Remote access from anywhere
- Customizable heating/cooling schedules
- Geofencing for occupancy detection
- Energy usage monitoring
- Smart home platform integration
- Shared access control
- Vacation mode
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With Mysa's regularly-updated, feature-packed mobile app, you get seriously smart control and home energy savings — all you need is a WiFi connection. Remote access from anywhere via the Mysa app means you can easily set heating or cooling schedules, use geofencing, see your heating and cooling usage, and much more. Stay energy-efficient and save money (and the planet!) with a few simple taps from your smartphone or tablet. Mysa works with your favourite smart home platforms and home assistants, so you stay conveniently connected and in control. Compatibility: Mysa for Electric Baseboard Heaters works with high voltage baseboard, convector (short cycle), fan-forced convector (long cycle), and radiant ceiling heating systems. Mysa for Electric In-Floor Heating works with most high voltage electric in-floor heating systems and flooring types. Mysa for Air Conditioners replaces remotes with displays for most ductless mini-split heat pump, window, or portable air conditioners. Energy-Saving App Features: Remote Control: Get out there. Use your smartphone or tablet to control your home heating or cooling from wherever you are. Scheduling: Life's busy. Create the flexible heating or cooling schedule that works best for you in less than a minute. Bye-bye, buttons! Geolocation: Boundaries are important. Mysa uses your location to detect if anyone is home, so that you're not paying to heat or cool an empty house. Shared Access: Teamwork works. Share access to your account easily so others can control your Mysas through the Mysa app. Vacation Mode: Take a well-deserved break. Away from home for a while? No worries! Mysa will keep helping you save energy while you're away. Energy Insights (Baseboard, In-Floor, AC): Track and monitor your humidity, setpoint, and temperature to create efficient heating or cooling schedules. Energy Spending (Baseboard & In-Floor): See your spending. Track your real-time energy use in kWh cost to find ways to reduce your electricity bill. Energy Runtime (AC): Get cool insights. Know your AC's runtime history and use it for help with making smart decisions about your cooling or heating schedules.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arctic Spas at 4.8 against Mysa's 4.0. Arctic Spas also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (54% vs 30%). 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.
Arctic Spas holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 728 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Arctic Spas's written reviews are positive against 30% of Mysa's.
Arctic Spas ships an update every 3 weeks, Mysa every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Arctic Spas | Mysa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 4.0 (728 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews — better | 29.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 728 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Falls Manufacturing Limited | Empowered Homes Inc. |
Customer experience
Arctic Spas
Mysa
User reviews
Arctic Spas
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful monitoring features
- 🚀 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Great customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔧 Limited functionality
- 🐛 Inaccurate water readings
- 🔧 Difficult to maintain water chemistry
Mysa
From 728 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great product
- 🚀 Excellent thermostats
- 🚀 Allows more metrics than Nest
- 🚀 Excellent HomeKit integration
- 👍 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🔋 Drains battery
Bugs and 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
Mysa
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when changing schedules
- Thermostat settings not syncing properly
- Geofencing not working as expected
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inability to add new devices
Requested features
6 requests- Dark mode option
- Brightness control scheduling
- Improved HomeKit integration
- Ability to disable display
- Geofencing improvements
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- More scheduling flexibility
In-app purchases
Arctic Spas
No in-app purchases
Mysa
No in-app purchases








