Total Connect 2.0 vs iAquaLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Total Connect 2.0
Remotely manage your home security system and smart devices. Arm/disarm alarms, view live video, control locks, lights, thermostats, and garage doors. Automate actions with custom routines for enhanced convenience and security.
- Arm/disarm security system
- View live and recorded video
- Control smart locks and lights
- Adjust thermostat temperature
- Open/close garage doors
- Create custom smart scenes
- Receive push notifications
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Control Security and Smart Devices with Total Connect® 2.0 Keep an eye on your home or business while away with mobile management of your security system and compatible smart devices. Arm or disarm your security system, view high-quality live and recorded video, answer the door and greet visitors, unlock/lock doors, turn lights off/on, adjust thermostat temperature, even open or close garage doors from wherever you are. Customize your home with a series of automated actions. Create an exit routine that adjusts the temperature and locks the doors. Or, run a bedtime routine that checks the garage door status, turns on outdoor lights and arms the alarm. For more information visit: https://www.resideo.com/us/en/total-connect-app/ Requirement: Compatible Resideo or Honeywell Home security system with a subscription to Total Connect 2.0 Remote Services. Please contact your Resideo security professional for additional information. Features include: · Arm or disarm the security system · Answer the door and remotely greet visitors · Unlock or lock doors · Turn lights off or on · Open or close the garage door · Adjust thermostat temperature for your Resideo device · Create as many as four intelligent detection zones for VX Series doorbells and cameras, detecting animals, people, and/or vehicles for notifications that matter · View high-resolution live video and recorded video · See and talk to people at your front door · Geofencing arming reminders · Voice control options · Secure fingerprint or face ID login · Receive push notifications on events · Create and run smart scenes · Add or delete users For more information, visit https://www.resideo.com/us/en/total-connect-app
iAquaLink
Control and monitor your swimming pool equipment remotely from your mobile device. Adjust settings like pump speed, temperature, and lighting, and automate cleaning schedules. Offers comprehensive management for various pool systems and accessories.
- Remote pool equipment monitoring and control
- Schedule and operate pumps
- Control pool and spa heating
- Automate pool lighting
- Manage saltwater chlorinators
- On-demand robotic pool cleaner control
- Temperature monitoring and adjustment
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Pool Control in the Palm of your Hand With iAquaLink, you can monitor and control a full range of industry-leading swimming pool equipment anytime, anywhere. iAquaLink offers the ultimate in intelligent pool control from a mobile device - empowering pool owners and professionals to create the perfect pool experience on-site or on-the-go. SUPPORTED EQUIPMENT AquaLink TCX | Pool or Spa Automation Quick, Easy Smart Pool Upgrade:: • Schedule and operate Jandy or Pentair VS Pumps • Heat your Pool or Spa with Gas Heat, Heat Pump, and Solar Heat • Easily automate lights with wireless switch support • Smart communication with Saltwater Chlorinators • Feature Circuits for simple water feature setup • Use Bluetooth for full setup and operation when Internet is unavailable AquaLink RS, PDA, Z4 | Pool & Spa Automation Anytime, Anywhere Control: • Heat up your Spa, adjust sanitizer generation, even manage multiple pools • Control up to 32 pool/spa features including lights, waterfalls, and jets • Set the mood automatically with OneTouch Scene selection iQPUMP01 | Variable-Speed Pump Control Optimize Pump Operation: • Set custom pump speeds • Set custom schedules • Monitor power usage ALPHA, VRX, EPIC, Evo and 9 series | Robotic Pool Cleaner On demand Cleaning: • Wi-Fi connectivity – control from anywhere, at any time • Cleaning modes selection • Remote control mode* • Easy Lift removal system* *Features vary by model Z400iQ, Z550iQ | Connected Heat Pump Optimized Temperature Control: • Air and water temperature monitoring • Set custom temperatures for heating and cooling • Mode Selection eXO iQ / Hydroxinator iQ / Duo iQ | Salt Water Chlorinator All-in-one water quality control: • Automatic maintenance of water balance (with optional pH Link or Dual Link modules) • Control of the filtration pump (single speed or Zodiac variable speed) • Control of heating system • Control of pool lights (white or Zodiac color Led) • Hydroxinator iQ model delivers magnesium-based water treatment for an unparalleled bathing experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Total Connect 2.0 at free against iAquaLink's free with in-app purchases. iAquaLink's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 — 4.6 for Total Connect 2.0 against 4.7 for iAquaLink. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 291K and 101K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Total Connect 2.0's written reviews are positive against 28% of iAquaLink's.
Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, iAquaLink every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Total Connect 2.0 | iAquaLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (291K ratings) | 4.7 (101K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | 28.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 291K — better | 101K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 219 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Resideo Technologies, Inc. | Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
Total Connect 2.0
iAquaLink
User reviews
Total Connect 2.0
From 291K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 🔒 Secure system with password protection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful automation features like scheduled arming/disarming
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and frequent connection issues
- 🕰️ Slow response times when arming/disarming the system
- 🤷♀️ Confusing and inaccurate status displays
- 🔍 Limited camera functionality and poor video quality
- 💸 Expensive equipment and monthly fees
iAquaLink
From 101K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to control pool and spa remotely
- 👍 Convenient for monitoring pool status
- 💡 Good integration with Alexa
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity when hardwired
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues and app crashes
- 👎 Limited functionality in the app compared to web interface
- 💤 Slow response times and laggy performance
- 🤯 Confusing and outdated user interface
Bugs and requests
Total Connect 2.0
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Sensor bypassing and user syncing issues
- Inaccurate alarm status and event logs
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to schedule automatic arming/disarming
- Improved camera features and video quality
- Better notification controls and customization
- Compatibility with more smart home devices
iAquaLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and loses connection to pool equipment
- Inability to re-add previously connected devices
- Unreliable firmware updates causing issues
- Inconsistent display of pool status and settings
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable dashboard and one-touch controls
- Notifications for pool events (e.g., robot full, temperature reached)
- Improved scheduling and automation options
- Better integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Total Connect 2.0
No in-app purchases
iAquaLink
No in-app purchases
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