Comparison

iAquaLink vs Virtual Keypad

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

Virtual Keypad

Control your home or business security system remotely. Arm/disarm, manage lights, locks, thermostats, and view live camera feeds. Automate actions and receive important notifications.

Highlights
  • Arm and disarm security system
  • Control smart home devices
  • View live and recorded camera footage
  • Automate system actions
  • Receive event notifications
  • Manage user access
Features
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The Virtual Keypad™ App gives you control of your security system on-the-go. Connect to your home or business system to arm or disarm, control lights, locks, thermostats and more, easily with your app. Even view and record video from your security cameras. With the Virtual Keypad App, you can: • Arm and disarm your system • View what’s happening at your home or business • Control Z-Wave-connected devices such as thermostats, lights, locks and garage doors individually or all at once • Set up Actions to automatically control your system throughout the day • View and control Z-Wave devices using a photo or a security camera • Receive notifications when doors are opened or closed • View security cameras and your recorded clips • Add users to your security system from your app • Search your complete system event history • Cancel or verify alarms with live video view The app requires a compatible control panel and connected service. For more information about upgrading your alarm system, contact your DMP installing alarm company today. All features may not come standard with your app. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

iAquaLink4 screens
Virtual Keypad2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Keypad at 66% against iAquaLink's 28%. Virtual Keypad also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). iAquaLink's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (100K vs 13K). 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

iAquaLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAquaLink has 100K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of iAquaLink's written reviews are positive against 66% of Virtual Keypad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, Virtual Keypad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iAquaLink versus Virtual Keypad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAquaLinkVirtual Keypad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (100K ratings) — better4.3 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews66.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings100K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB289 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZodiac Pool Systems, Inc.Digital Monitoring Products, Inc.

Customer experience

iAquaLink

All ratings100,051 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews587 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative59.6%

Virtual Keypad

All ratings13,235 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews1,494 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative26.2%

User reviews

iAquaLink

From 100K 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

Virtual Keypad

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote access
  • 🔒 Secure system control
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 Reliable security

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity
  • 🐛 Unreliable arming/disarming
  • 🐛 Slow to update status
  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy

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

Virtual Keypad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Timed out connections
  • Unresponsive app controls
  • Incorrect alarm status display
  • Delayed push notifications
  • Compatibility issues with updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improved scheduling options
  • Customizable notifications
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Enhanced camera integration
  • Geofencing automation
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  • Streamlined user management

In-app purchases

None

iAquaLink

No in-app purchases

None

Virtual Keypad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAquaLink free?
iAquaLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virtual Keypad free?
Virtual Keypad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iAquaLink or Virtual Keypad?
iAquaLink is rated higher. iAquaLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Virtual Keypad averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.
Do iAquaLink or Virtual Keypad have ads?
Neither iAquaLink nor Virtual Keypad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAquaLink or Virtual Keypad?
iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, and Virtual Keypad every 2 weeks. Most recently, iAquaLink was updated on October 18, 2026 and Virtual Keypad on October 17, 2026.

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