Arctic Spas vs Spruce It Up
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.
Spruce It Up
Report community issues like burnt-out streetlights or potholes directly to the city. Submit photos and precise GPS locations for quick resolution and track the progress of reported problems.
- Report community issues
- Submit photos of issues
- Use device GPS for location
- Monitor issue progress
- Notify city officials
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Spruce It Up is a great new way for the residents of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada to report issues in their community. Spruce It Up allows residents to report issues using their smart phone or tablet while they are out and about the city. Issues can be reported as soon as they are discovered. Residents can take photos of the issue and send them in with their report. They can also send in the exact location of the issue by using the GPS capabilities of their device. Whether it is a burnt out street light, an abandoned vehicle, unsightly graffiti or a gaping pothole, use Spruce It Up to notify the City and monitor the progress of the work!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arctic Spas at 54% against Spruce It Up's 33%. Arctic Spas also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 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 ships an update every 6 weeks, Spruce It Up every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arctic Spas | Spruce It Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | — |
| 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 |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Blue Falls Manufacturing Limited | City of St. Albert |
Customer experience
Arctic Spas
Spruce It Up
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
Spruce It Up
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Arctic Spas
No in-app purchases
Spruce It Up
No in-app purchases
