Arctic Spas vs SMRTLite
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.
SMRTLite
Transform your living space with millions of color options and dynamic animated patterns. Control your LED strip lights remotely, set schedules, and even use voice commands for effortless ambiance. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, these lights offer endless possibilities.
- Millions of RGB + White color options
- 5 preset animated patterns
- Set timers and schedules
- Dimmable brightness control
- Indoor and outdoor use
- Voice controlled operation
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Millions of Color Options Endless possibilities to fit any mood. RGB + White color options offer a color for every occasion. Control Animated Patterns 5 preset animated patterns to add movement to your lights. Set Timers and Schedules Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. Dimmable Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. For Indoor and Outdoor Use Weather resistant allowing you to accent both the inside and outside of your house without any worries. Voice Controlled Whether you want to turn your lights on and off or change the brightness, a lot can be done using your voice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arctic Spas at every 3 weeks against SMRTLite's every 8 months. Arctic Spas also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 32%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 675). SMRTLite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Arctic Spas against 4.7 for SMRTLite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 675 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Arctic Spas's written reviews are positive against 32% of SMRTLite's.
Arctic Spas ships an update every 3 weeks, SMRTLite every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arctic Spas | SMRTLite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 4.7 (675 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews — better | 31.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 675 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Falls Manufacturing Limited | Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC |
Customer experience
Arctic Spas
SMRTLite
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
SMRTLite
From 675 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good quality
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Smart features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔋 Unreliable device performance
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
SMRTLite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to switch between color, white, and scene modes
- Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Arctic Spas
No in-app purchases
SMRTLite
No in-app purchases
