iAquaLink vs Eclipse E
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
Eclipse E
This application allows users to modify settings for specific electronic devices. It offers a streamlined interface for configuring marker settings on CS2 and MME-based systems.
- Configure marker settings
- Supports CS2 devices
- Supports MME-based devices
- Lighter version of desktop app
- Streamlined interface
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A lighter version of the Planet Eclipse E-Portal desktop app that provides a means to configure Eclipse CS2 and MME-based devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iAquaLink at 4.7 against Eclipse E's 3.4. iAquaLink also leads on ratings volume (101K vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Eclipse E'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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAquaLink has 101K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iAquaLink's written reviews are positive against 25% of Eclipse E's.
iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, Eclipse E every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iAquaLink | Eclipse E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (101K ratings) — better | 3.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 101K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. | Planet Eclipse Ltd |
Customer experience
iAquaLink
Eclipse E
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
Eclipse E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iAquaLink
No in-app purchases
Eclipse E
No in-app purchases
