Dreambox Controller vs Aqualoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dreambox Controller
Control your enigma2-based Dreambox remotely. View current channel information, switch channels, set recording timers, and search for movie titles. Manage multiple Dreambox devices and sync settings across your devices via iCloud.
- Remote Dreambox control
- Channel browsing and switching
- Set recording timers
- IMDB movie search
- Multiple Dreambox support
- iCloud syncing
Read full descriptionHide full description
If you have an enigma2 based Dreambox this is a useful app to control it remotely. Enter the IP address of your Dreambox in the settings tab. You can now check what is currently on your favourite channels, switch channels etc. Other Features: - Set a timer to record or zap to. - Search IMDB for movie titles. - Remote tab provides standard remote buttons. - Enter IP addresses of 2 boxes and switch between them. - iCloud syncing, if you are an iCloud user with multiple devices your IP addresses etc. will be automatically synced across devices.
Aqualoop
Control your smart hot water system remotely. Monitor water levels, turn your heater on or off, and set custom schedules for automatic heating. Manage up to 10 devices per account from anywhere in the world.
- Remote monitoring of hot water levels
- On/off control for electric heating element
- Automatic heating based on desired water amount
- Unlimited scheduling for hot water needs
- Manage up to 10 controllers per account
- Global access to controller features
Read full descriptionHide full description
Aqualoop App for iOS provides you with advanced control features of your Aqualoop Smart Hot Water Controller. The App allows you to: • Sign up and log into your myaqualoop account • Add up to 10 Aqualoop controllers per account • Check how much hot water you have in your tank, from anywhere in the world. • Turn your electric heating element on or off with a single tap. • Set how much hot water you need and Aqualoop will automatically turn off the heater when you have enough. • Set an unlimited number of schedules to provide just the amount of hot water you need, when you need it.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Aqualoop at Free against Dreambox Controller's $0.99. Dreambox Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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
Aqualoop is free to download; Dreambox Controller costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dreambox Controller against 5.0 for Aqualoop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Dreambox Controller ships an update every 2 months, Aqualoop every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dreambox Controller | Aqualoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Burnt Slice | Hot Water Control Ltd |
Customer experience
Dreambox Controller
Aqualoop
In-app purchases
Dreambox Controller
No in-app purchases
Aqualoop
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dreambox Controller free?
Is Aqualoop free?
Which has better reviews, Dreambox Controller or Aqualoop?
Do Dreambox Controller or Aqualoop have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dreambox Controller or Aqualoop?
Other comparisons
