iAquaLink vs CentroControl
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
CentroControl
This app allows you to control various IP-enabled home devices, from lighting and heating to AV systems and cameras. It requires some technical setup using PC software or a pre-defined project. Customize your interface and create custom menus for commands.
- Control IP-enabled devices
- Customizable user interface
- Apple Watch menu structure
- Supports HDMI matrices, AV receivers, lighting systems, and IP cameras
- Two-way feedback for devices
- Requires PC software for setup
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Home Automation / Control System app. ** Please Note - some technical 'know how' is required to set this app up correctly using our Windows-only PC software or using a pre-defined project created by a DemoPad installer - please see www.demopad.com or contact your DemoPad installer before downloading ** This app is free if controlling a single generic 3rd party IP device, and/or if your system includes at least one DemoPad Centro hardware device. Otherwise an In App Purchase is required to unlock the app for use with 3rd party devices. CentroControl is a powerful home automation & control app which enables communication with various IP enabled devices. Our DemoDesigner PC software is used by installers to configure user interface screens & set up commands to be sent to external equipment. There is complete flexibility with the user interface. It is also possible to create a custom menu structure for commands using Apple Watch. You can communicate with almost any IP device, including the following: HDMI Matrices AVoIP systems AV Receivers HDL Lighting / Heating Systems Lutron Homeworks / GrafikEye Systems Rako Lighting Systems Crestron systems Global Cache units - infra-red, RS232, contact closure interfaces Keene Electronics IR units Insteon Fibaro IP camera servers - for displaying live camera feeds Legrand MyHome / Arteor control systems Clipsal CBus Lighting systems Lightwave RF iLight / iLumin Lighting Systems RTSP video feeds and many other IP devices...with custom 2-way feedback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iAquaLink at 4.7 against CentroControl's 3.8. iAquaLink also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (100K vs 14). CentroControl's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. CentroControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iAquaLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
iAquaLink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAquaLink has 100K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of iAquaLink's written reviews are positive against 67% of CentroControl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iAquaLink ships an update every 2 months, CentroControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iAquaLink | CentroControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (100K ratings) — better | 3.8 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. | Demopad Software Ltd |
Customer experience
iAquaLink
CentroControl
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
CentroControl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iAquaLink
No in-app purchases
CentroControl
- Allow Multiple 3rd Party Devices$149.99
