iAquaLink vs ARB Fridge Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
ARB Fridge Connect
Remotely monitor and control compatible ARB fridge/freezers. Adjust temperature, check voltage, and receive alerts for lid status and low battery. Customize settings like temperature units and display brightness.
- Monitor and adjust fridge temperature
- Connect to multiple fridges
- Monitor supply voltage
- Low battery voltage warning
- Lid open indicator
- Set temperature units (°C / °F)
- Program preset temperatures
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ARB Fridge Connect can be used to monitor and control series 2 ARB Fridge/Freezers and also ARB Zero Fridge/Freezers. -Connect to one or more ARB Fridges at a time. -Monitor and adjust the fridge temperature -Select from user defined temperature presets -Turn the fridge on standby -Monitor the fridge supply voltage -Visual low battery voltage warning -Monitor the fridge operating status -Visual indicator if the fridges lid has been left open -CarPlay support: Safely monitor and set the temperature of your ARB Fridge right from your vehicles display Through the Apps settings screen you can -Set the fridges temperature units (°C / °F) -Set the fridges battery protection level -Set the fridges display brightness -Program up to three nameable preset temperatures per fridge Series 1 ARB Fridge/Freezers manufactured post-2014 allow monitor feature only. -Connect to one or more ARB Fridges at a time. -Monitor the fridge temperature -Check the fridge set temperature -Monitor the fridge supply voltage -Visual low battery voltage warning -Monitor the fridge operating status
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iAquaLink at 4.7 against ARB Fridge Connect's 2.1. iAquaLink also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (100K vs 25). ARB Fridge Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
iAquaLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAquaLink has 100K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of iAquaLink's written reviews are positive against 32% of ARB Fridge Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, ARB Fridge Connect every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iAquaLink | ARB Fridge Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (100K ratings) — better | 2.1 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | 32.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100K — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. | ARB Corporation Limited |
Customer experience
iAquaLink
ARB Fridge Connect
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
ARB Fridge Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iAquaLink
No in-app purchases
ARB Fridge Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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