Arctic Spas vs tekmarNet
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.
tekmarNet
This app provides remote access to HVAC systems, allowing users to monitor and adjust thermostat settings like temperature and humidity. It also displays boiler system data and can graph or export system information. Receive email or text notifications for errors and warnings.
- Remote thermostat control
- View boiler system data
- Temperature and humidity adjustment
- System data graphing
- Export data to CSV
- Email/text error notifications
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The tekmarNet® mobile app allows remote access to an HVAC system when installed with a tekmarNet® Gateway 486. Users can view and change settings for each thermostat, including: temperature, heat/cool/auto, fan operation, relative humidity, schedules, and the away scene. In addition, the boiler system temperatures, firing rate, run times, and pump status can be viewed. All system data can be graphed on a chart or exported to a CSV file. Users are informed of errors and warnings through email or text notifications. The 486 includes three alert inputs that can be used to monitor auxiliary equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arctic Spas at 54% against tekmarNet's 0%. Arctic Spas also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 13). tekmarNet's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 1.5. 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: 54% of Arctic Spas's written reviews are positive against 0% of tekmarNet's.
Arctic Spas ships an update every 6 weeks, tekmarNet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arctic Spas | tekmarNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 1.5 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Falls Manufacturing Limited | Watts Water Technologies |
Customer experience
Arctic Spas
tekmarNet
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
tekmarNet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Arctic Spas
No in-app purchases
tekmarNet
No in-app purchases
