Arctic Spas vs Calgary 311
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.
Calgary 311
Easily report issues and request City services directly from your smartphone. Submit concerns with photos and location, track request status in real-time, and stay updated with City news.
- Effortless reporting with photos and location
- Real-time request status updates
- User-friendly interface
- Multiple photo uploads
- City of Calgary news feed
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Report on the go with the Calgary 311 app Over 90 City services in your hand. Whether you're reporting a pothole, requesting snow removal, or sharing feedback, the updated Calgary 311 app makes it easy to request City services right from your smartphone. • Effortless reporting: describe your concern, snap a photo, pinpoint the location, and submit in just a few taps. • Real-time updates: track the status of your requests and receive timely notifications. • User-friendly interface: navigate through the app with ease and find the services you need quickly. • Now with multiple photo uploads and a City of Calgary news feed. Using the 311 Calgary app, residents and City employees work together to keep Calgary at its best. The information and photos you provide allow City employees to assess, prioritize and efficiently respond to your requests. Download the free app today! Visit Calgary.ca/311app for more information. Questions? Check out the the 311 app FAQ and Calgary 311 app terms of use. Technical issues? Please use the 311 Contact service request to describe your concern as well as provide contact information and a 311 representative will follow up within 10 days.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arctic Spas at 4.8 against Calgary 311's 3.5. Arctic Spas also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 26%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 2). Calgary 311's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arctic Spas has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, 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 26% of Calgary 311's.
Arctic Spas ships an update every 3 weeks, Calgary 311 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arctic Spas | Calgary 311 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews — better | 26.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 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 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Falls Manufacturing Limited | The City of Calgary |
Customer experience
Arctic Spas
Calgary 311
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
Calgary 311
From 2 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for reporting graffiti
- 👍 Efficient for dead animal removal
- 👍 Helpful for reporting potholes
- 👍 Useful for reporting traffic lights
- 👍 Good for reporting path repair
Room to improve
- 😞 City never actions requests
- 😞 Impossible to accomplish anything
- 😞 Too complicated to use
- 😞 Needs to be simplified
- 😞 App is showing blank
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
Calgary 311
Reported bugs
18 issues- Report Submission Failed error
- Black screen when trying to take photos
- App is showing blank in calendar
- App quit working
- Won't send any reports
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- Getting 'registering' every time
- Nothing happens after 'registering'
- App crashes on startup
- App refuses to stay open
- App crashes
- App won't get past splash screen
- App freezes phone
- App uses Location Services incorrectly
- App gives wrong address
- App won't submit report without location
- App crashes and ends on home screen
- App not able to get to leave concern
- App not able to delete duplicate requests
Requested features
13 requests- Add a search bar to services list
- Make app simplified and usable
- Add 'other' drop down option for reporting
- Make all reporting options available online/app
- Add a search function for requests
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- Allow commenting on other people's posts
- Add option to manually enter location address
- Add search keywords/areas
- Add a 'request to cancel' option
- Add ability to cancel requests via app
- Add ability to delete duplicate requests
- Add more options for types of issues
- Allow manual input of location address
In-app purchases
Arctic Spas
No in-app purchases
Calgary 311
No in-app purchases
