iAquaLink vs JellyFish Designer Cloud
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
JellyFish Designer Cloud
Control and design your exterior accent and holiday lights with cloud connectivity. Create custom light shows with various effects and schedules for any occasion, or choose from pre-made holiday programs.
- Cloud connectivity for remote control
- Pre-made holiday light programs
- Customizable light sequences (Chase, Paint, etc.)
- Lightning and twinkle effects
- Scheduled and event-based lighting
- Multi-zone lighting control
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Introducing JellyFish Designer Cloud, the latest generation of the JellyFish Lighting app that brings your exterior accent and holiday lights to life with cloud connectivity, giving you the power to transform your home's ambiance with a simple touch on your mobile device. -Allows control and design of JellyFish Exterior Accent and Holiday Lights. -Includes programs for Christmas, Easter, Fall, Spring, Halloween, and Fourth of July. -Create your own programs with sequences such as Chase, Paint, Color, Stacker, Multi Paint, and Fireworks. -Add lightning and twinkle effect. -Easily modify patterns to progress from one color to another. -Start scheduled lights daily -Start lights on special events such as Holidays and Birthdays. -Different patterns or colors can be displayed at the same time on different parts of a house or business.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: JellyFish Designer Cloud at free against iAquaLink's free with in-app purchases. iAquaLink's advantage is ratings volume (101K vs 5.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 — 4.7 for iAquaLink against 4.6 for JellyFish Designer Cloud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAquaLink has 101K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of iAquaLink's written reviews are positive against 35% of JellyFish Designer Cloud's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iAquaLink | JellyFish Designer Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (101K ratings) — better | 4.6 (5.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | 34.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 101K — better | 5.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 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 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. | Big Fish Automation |
Customer experience
iAquaLink
JellyFish Designer Cloud
User reviews
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
JellyFish Designer Cloud
From 5.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works fine
- 🚀 LOVE LOVE LOVE
- 👍 Love my Jellyfish
- 👍 Love the lights!
- 👍 Simply Amazing!
Room to improve
- 🐛 Can't reconfigure wireless
- 🐛 Crashtastic
- 🐛 Love the lights but I wish the app was better
- 🐛 Lights
- 🐛 Old app better. This is broken
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
JellyFish Designer Cloud
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
iAquaLink
No in-app purchases
JellyFish Designer Cloud
No in-app purchases
Questions
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