# Spa Control vs Virtual View AR by Hot Spring

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual View AR by Hot Spring at 100% against Spa Control's 11%. Virtual View AR by Hot Spring also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Spa Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (626 vs 13). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spa Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Virtual View AR by Hot Spring asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual View AR by Hot Spring holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spa Control has 626 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Spa Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual View AR by Hot Spring's.

Spa Control ships an update every 2 months, Virtual View AR by Hot Spring every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spa Control | Virtual View AR by Hot Spring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spa-control-bwa/id469882268/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-view-ar-by-hot-spring/id1564145740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **626** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 44 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balboa Water Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/469886191) | [Watkins Manufacturing Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/662341471) |

## What reviewers say

### Spa Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spa-control-bwa/id469882268)

Control your portable hot tub's lighting, water temperature, and massage pumps remotely via WiFi. Adjust your spa settings from your iPhone or iPad before you even get in.

**Highlights:** Remote spa control, Adjust lighting, Control water temperature, Manage massage pumps, WiFi connectivity, iPhone/iPad compatible

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Mode – Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Cloud Mode – Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Cloud Mode – Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Cloud Mode – Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Cloud Mode – Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Cloud Mode – Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Cloud Mode – Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Cloud Mode – Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Cloud Mode – Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Cloud Mode – Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Virtual View AR by Hot Spring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-view-ar-by-hot-spring/id1564145740)

Visualize spa models in 3D within your own space before purchasing. Browse, compare, and shop from anywhere, sending favorites directly to a dealer. Find your ideal hot tub with augmented reality.

**Highlights:** View spa models in 3D, Visualize fit in your space, Browse and compare models, Shop anytime, anywhere, Send favorites to dealer, Find your perfect spa

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spa Control free?

Spa Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual View AR by Hot Spring free?

Virtual View AR by Hot Spring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spa Control or Virtual View AR by Hot Spring?

Virtual View AR by Hot Spring is rated higher. Spa Control averages 2.7 out of 5 from 626 ratings, while Virtual View AR by Hot Spring averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Spa Control or Virtual View AR by Hot Spring have ads?

Virtual View AR by Hot Spring shows ads; Spa Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spa Control or Virtual View AR by Hot Spring?

Spa Control ships an update every 2 months, and Virtual View AR by Hot Spring every 3 months. Most recently, Spa Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and Virtual View AR by Hot Spring on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*