Arctic Spas vs PRIME Wire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arctic Spas
Remotely manage your Arctic Spa or All Weather Pool from any device. Customize lighting and jets, control heating and filtration, and monitor water chemistry. Receive error notifications with video support.
- Preset spa experiences with lighting and jets
- Power management for heating and filtering
- Monitor and adjust temperature
- Control Spa Boy® salt water system
- Receive error code notifications with video support
- Access water chemistry and owner's manual
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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.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arctic Spas at every 6 weeks against PRIME Wire's every 6 months. Arctic Spas also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 39%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Arctic Spas against 4.7 for PRIME Wire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Arctic Spas's written reviews are positive against 39% of PRIME Wire's.
Arctic Spas ships an update every 6 weeks, PRIME Wire every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Arctic Spas | PRIME Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 4.7 (1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews — better | 39.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 1K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Blue Falls Manufacturing Limited | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. |
Customer experience
Arctic Spas
PRIME Wire
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
PRIME Wire
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Simple setup
- 🚀 Reliable functionality
- 👍 Consistent performance
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable in cold weather
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🐛 Difficulty pairing devices
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
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
In-app purchases
Arctic Spas
No in-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
