Comparison

iAquaLink vs My Back Pathways

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

Head to head
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

About

My Back Pathways

Connect with your chiropractor to communicate your health needs and status. Receive customized instructions for at-home care, submit forms, and schedule appointments conveniently.

Highlights
  • Communicate with chiropractor
  • Receive at-home care instructions
  • Submit health forms
  • Schedule appointments
  • Access customized information
Features
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The MyBack Pathways app allows you to interact with your chiropractor so that you can better communicate your needs and health status. The app provides your doctor with the means to follow-up on your visit and to prescribe at-home instructions to promote maximum care. Through the app, you receive customized information, and you can submit forms and schedule appointments at your convenience.

Screenshots

iAquaLink4 screens
My Back Pathways3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Back Pathways at free against iAquaLink's free with in-app purchases. My Back Pathways also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). iAquaLink's advantage is ratings volume (101K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

My Back Pathways holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAquaLink has 101K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, My Back Pathways every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iAquaLink versus My Back Pathways: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAquaLinkMy Back Pathways
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (101K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings101K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZodiac Pool Systems, Inc.Interactive Life

Customer experience

iAquaLink

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

My Back Pathways

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

My Back Pathways

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iAquaLink

No in-app purchases

None

My Back Pathways

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAquaLink free?
iAquaLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Back Pathways free?
My Back Pathways is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iAquaLink or My Back Pathways?
My Back Pathways is rated higher. iAquaLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while My Back Pathways averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iAquaLink or My Back Pathways have ads?
Neither iAquaLink nor My Back Pathways shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAquaLink or My Back Pathways?
iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, and My Back Pathways every 7 months. Most recently, iAquaLink was updated on November 1, 2026 and My Back Pathways on October 21, 2026.

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