Comparison

iAquaLink vs iMistAway

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

iMistAway

This app provides wireless monitoring and management for mosquito misting systems. Users can remotely control misting cycles, view schedules, and check system status from their smartphone. Dealers can also gain remote visibility into customer systems for enhanced service.

Highlights
  • Remote mist cycle control
  • View misting schedules
  • System status monitoring
  • Turn automated cycles on/off
  • Switch to Remote Only mode
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Mosquitoes are wireless. Shouldn’t your misting system be too? iMistAway is an optional wireless monitoring and management technology that is complementary to MistAway’s mosquito misting systems. It is only available through Authorized MistAway Dealers and requires connecting an iMist2 gateway to the homeowner’s router. The app allows MistAway’s customers to see their system’s status or remotely trigger or stop a mist from their smartphone, wherever they are connected to the internet. The app also enables MistAway’s dealers to provide a superior level of service by giving them complete remote visibility into the operations of their customers’ misting systems. Highlights: - Trigger, stop, or skip a mist cycle. - Turn your automated mist cycles On or Off, or switch to Remote Only mode. - View your automatic misting schedule. - See important status information about your Mistaway system.

Screenshots

iAquaLink4 screens
iMistAway3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iAquaLink at 4.7 against iMistAway's 3.0. iAquaLink also leads on ratings volume (101K vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). iMistAway'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

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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAquaLink has 101K ratings behind it against 6, 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 26% of iMistAway's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, iMistAway every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iAquaLink versus iMistAway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAquaLinkiMistAway
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (101K ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews — better26.1% of reviews
Number of ratings101K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZodiac Pool Systems, Inc.MistAway Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

iAquaLink

All ratings100,051 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews605 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative59.7%

iMistAway

All ratings27 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative60.9%

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

iMistAway

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iAquaLink

No in-app purchases

None

iMistAway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAquaLink free?
iAquaLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMistAway free?
iMistAway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iAquaLink or iMistAway?
iAquaLink is rated higher. iAquaLink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while iMistAway averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do iAquaLink or iMistAway have ads?
Neither iAquaLink nor iMistAway shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAquaLink or iMistAway?
iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, and iMistAway every 4 months. Most recently, iAquaLink was updated on November 7, 2026 and iMistAway on November 6, 2026.

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