Comparison

iAquaLink vs Nest

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

Nest

Control your smart home devices, including thermostats, security systems, cameras, and smoke detectors, all from a single app. Receive alerts, manage schedules, and automate actions based on your presence.

Highlights
  • Remote thermostat control
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • Live camera feeds
  • Smoke/CO alerts
  • Automated actions
  • Visitor notifications
Currently charting
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At Google Nest, we make products that are beautiful, helpful and easy to use. The Nest app is no exception. Control your Nest thermostat, arm and disarm your Nest Secure alarm system, see your home with Nest Cam, and get an alert if Nest Protect goes off – all in one place. And receive notifications on your iPhone or iPad. Nest uses sensors, algorithms and the location of your phone to do the right thing automatically, turning off the heat and turning on the camera when you leave. Forget to set the alarm? It will notice, and send you a Remind Me alert. Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E Thermostats that program themselves to help you save energy. - Change the temperature from the subway or the sofa using your phone. - See how much energy you used, and why. - View and edit your schedule. - Get extreme temperature alerts before your home gets too cold. Nest Secure alarm system - Arm and disarm your home remotely from the app. - Receive a Remind Me alert if you leave home and forget to set the alarm. - Receive a security alert on your phone telling you what triggered the alarm – a door or window opening, or someone entering a room. Nest Protect The smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that thinks, speaks, and alerts your phone. - Get an alert if Nest Protect senses smoke or carbon monoxide. (Requires Wi-Fi and a working internet connection.) - Silence an alarm from your phone with App Silence. (Nest Protect 2nd gen only.) - See the status of your batteries, sensors, and Wi-Fi connection. - Run a Safety Checkup to test all your alarms at once. (Nest Protect 2nd gen only.) - See your Safety History so you know when alerts happened and why. Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Outdoor, Nest Cam Indoor, Nest Cam Outdoor, and Dropcam The security cameras that let you see your home on your phone, inside and out. - Get alerts when there’s activity, and talk back to get someone’s attention. - See what you missed with snapshots of the last three hours. - Check in 24/7 with crisp 1080p HD video (Nest Cam and Dropcam Pro only). - Get person alerts (or familiar face alerts with Nest Cam IQ) and up to 30 days of video history when you subscribe to Nest Aware. (Subscription service sold separately.) Nest Hello Know who’s knocking. - 24/7 video streaming means you’ll never miss a moment. - Designed to show you everything at your doorstep – people head to toe, or packages on the ground. - Knows the difference between a person and a thing. - Notifies you about visitors, even if they don’t ring the bell. - HD Talk and Listen lets you have a seamless conversation with someone at your door. - When you can’t answer the door, quick responses let you reply to visitors with prerecorded audio messages. Nest x Yale Lock The lock for a more secure connected home. - Instead of sharing keys, assign passcodes to people you trust in the Nest app. - Get an alert when someone locks or unlocks the door. - With Home/Away Assist and Auto-Lock, your door can lock itself when you leave. Some features require a working internet connection, Wi-Fi, and/or Bluetooth.

Screenshots

iAquaLink4 screens
Nest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nest at 2.6M against iAquaLink's 101K. Nest also leads on chart position (#97 vs unranked). 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iAquaLink against 4.6 for Nest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nest has 2.6M ratings behind it against 101K, 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 24% of Nest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
iAquaLink versus Nest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAquaLinkNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (101K ratings) — better4.6 (2.6M ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews — better24.4% of reviews
Number of ratings101K2.6M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZodiac Pool Systems, Inc.Nest Labs

Customer experience

iAquaLink

All ratings100,051 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews591 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative59.7%

Nest

All ratings2,564,294 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews4,590 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative66.1%

User reviews

iAquaLink

From 101K 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

Nest

From 2.6M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 📽️ Good video quality
  • 🔔 Useful alerts and notifications
  • 🌐 Convenient remote access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance
  • 🔒 Overly complex setup and login process
  • 💰 Expensive subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔋 Battery life issues with cameras

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

Nest

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent home/away detection
  • Thermostat schedule resets unexpectedly
  • Smoke detector false alarms
  • Camera feed freezes or fails to load

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved scheduling and automation options
  • Better integration with other smart home devices
  • More customization options for alerts and notifications
  • Offline viewing and recording capabilities

In-app purchases

None

iAquaLink

No in-app purchases

None

Nest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAquaLink free?
iAquaLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nest free?
Nest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iAquaLink or Nest?
iAquaLink is rated higher. iAquaLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while Nest averages 4.6 from 2.6M ratings.
Do iAquaLink or Nest have ads?
Neither iAquaLink nor Nest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAquaLink or Nest?
iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, and Nest every 2 months. Most recently, iAquaLink was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nest on October 24, 2026.

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