iAquaLink vs ScreenLogic 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
ScreenLogic Connect
Control your pool and spa from your Apple devices or via Alexa. Manage your pool and spa system locally or remotely over the internet. Features a live demo to explore its capabilities.
- Pool and spa control
- Remote internet access
- Local Wi-Fi network control
- Alexa voice control
- Live demo available
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Pentair's ScreenLogic Connect is a convenient interface for your pool and spa, designed specifically for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple Watch. You can now also use our Alexa Skill to control your EasyTouch or IntelliTouch system. Control your pool and spa from a local Wi-Fi network, or control remotely over the Internet. Download this free app and check out the new interface on our live demo! Pentair customers with IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, and EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 pool/spa control systems that want to use their iPhone/iPad/iPod touch or Echo devices must purchase the ScreenLogic interface kit (PN 522104) available from your local pool equipment retailer. Please make sure to download and apply the latest protocol adapter firmware (version 736). Please visit www.pentairpool.com and navigate to Support \ Tools \ Software to download the update utility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iAquaLink at 4.7 against ScreenLogic Connect's 2.2. iAquaLink also leads on ratings volume (100K vs 234). ScreenLogic Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAquaLink has 100K ratings behind it against 234, 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 21% of ScreenLogic Connect's.
iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, ScreenLogic Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iAquaLink | ScreenLogic Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (100K ratings) — better | 2.2 (234 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews — better | 21.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 100K — better | 234 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. | Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc |
Customer experience
iAquaLink
ScreenLogic Connect
User reviews
iAquaLink
From 100K 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
ScreenLogic Connect
From 234 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful support
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 💡 Useful scheduling features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔧 Buggy updates
- 👎 Outdated and unintuitive UI
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience
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
ScreenLogic Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unreliable local and remote connections
- Temperature and heating controls not functioning properly
- Schedules not executing as programmed
- Lighting controls not responding as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable lighting options
- Improved scheduling flexibility
- Seamless integration with smart home platforms
- Detailed usage history and analytics
In-app purchases
iAquaLink
No in-app purchases
ScreenLogic Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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