Arctic Spas vs STAKE BT30
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.
STAKE BT30
This app connects to a wireless food thermometer, providing real-time internal temperature readings for meats. Monitor your cooking progress remotely via Bluetooth to achieve perfect results every time.
- Real-time meat temperature monitoring
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Remote monitoring
- Supports multiple thermometers
- Avoids under/overcooking
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STAKE is a wireless food thermometer that gives home chefs real-time status inside the meat to avoid undercooked or overcooked disasters and ensuring the perfect result every time. You can use one or multiple STAKE, depending on your cooking needs and the size of your dish. connect to the STAKE APP via Bluetooth, and meaning you can stay at your party table even when your steak is barbequing in your backyard. Details and “this moment” status of the meat can be read from your phone, giving you the best result at the tip of your fingers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arctic Spas at 4.8 against STAKE BT30's 1.9. Arctic Spas also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 25%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 12). STAKE BT30's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 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 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arctic Spas has 2.3K ratings behind it against 12, 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 25% of STAKE BT30's.
Arctic Spas ships an update every 6 weeks, STAKE BT30 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arctic Spas | STAKE BT30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 1.9 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Falls Manufacturing Limited | Maverick Industries, Inc. |
Customer experience
Arctic Spas
STAKE BT30
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
STAKE BT30
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Arctic Spas
No in-app purchases
STAKE BT30
No in-app purchases
