Comparison

Total Connect 2.0 vs iAquaLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Total Connect 2.04 screens
iAquaLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, iAquaLink every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Total Connect 2.0 versus iAquaLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal Connect 2.0iAquaLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (291K ratings)4.7 (101K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews28.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings291K — better101K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResideo Technologies, Inc.Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Total Connect 2.0

All ratings291,097 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,047 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative67.8%

iAquaLink

All ratings100,051 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews605 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative59.7%

User reviews

Total Connect 2.0

From 291K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Total Connect 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

iAquaLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Connect 2.0 free?
Total Connect 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iAquaLink free?
iAquaLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Total Connect 2.0 or iAquaLink?
iAquaLink is rated higher. Total Connect 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 291K ratings, while iAquaLink averages 4.7 from 101K ratings.
Do Total Connect 2.0 or iAquaLink have ads?
Neither Total Connect 2.0 nor iAquaLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total Connect 2.0 or iAquaLink?
Total Connect 2.0 ships an update monthly, and iAquaLink every 2 months. Most recently, Total Connect 2.0 was updated on November 8, 2026 and iAquaLink on November 8, 2026.

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