# pctapp vs PoolSync

pctapp and PoolSync both sit at 2.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of pctapp's written reviews are positive against 20% of PoolSync's. pctapp also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). PoolSync's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 61 months) and ratings volume (64 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for pctapp against 2.1 for PoolSync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PoolSync has 64 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of pctapp's written reviews are positive against 20% of PoolSync's.

pctapp ships an update every 61 months, PoolSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pctapp | PoolSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pctapp/id569775042/reviews)** | [2.1 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolsync/id1498848116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 19.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PAL Lighting](https://appshunter.io/developer/567905333) | [AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498848115) |

## What reviewers say

### pctapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pctapp/id569775042)

Control PAL lighting range LEDs. Adjust colors, brightness, and effects for your lighting setup. Designed for users of PAL lighting products.

**Highlights:** LED control, Color adjustment, Brightness control, Effect customization, PAL lighting compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PoolSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolsync/id1498848116)

Control your pool equipment remotely from your iOS device. Adjust settings like temperature and sanitization, create schedules, and receive important alerts. Stay connected to your pool's status whether you're at home or away.

**Highlights:** Remote equipment control, Adjust heat pump set point, Change sanitization level, Create schedules, Receive alerts, Monitor pool status

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Controls pool features remotely
- 👍 Can monitor chlorinator and heat pump
- 👍 App improved over time (recent positive)
- 👍 Easy to set up (recent positive)
- 👍 Controls pumps, heater, valves, spa, lights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
- 🐛 "Unit does not appear online" error
- 🐛 Basic functionality, minimal details
- 🐛 Poor customer service/no response
- 🐛 Wi-Fi password issues (spaces not allowed)

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues: "cloud connected" but "unit does not appear online"
- Wi-Fi connection fails even when close to router
- App gets stuck in setup mode, doesn't find heater/chiller (Error 1012)
- Cannot input spaces in Wi-Fi password
- Bug in verification screen preventing code input

**Requested features**

- Add temperature history graph
- Add notifications for heater issues
- Integrate relay contacts for heating priority
- Allow spaces in Wi-Fi passwords
- Add Alexa, Google, HomeKit, IFTTT integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pctapp free?

pctapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PoolSync free?

PoolSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, pctapp or PoolSync?

pctapp is rated higher. pctapp averages 2.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PoolSync averages 2.1 from 64 ratings.

### Do pctapp or PoolSync have ads?

Neither pctapp nor PoolSync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pctapp or PoolSync?

pctapp ships an update every 61 months, and PoolSync every 2 months. Most recently, pctapp was updated on September 22, 2026 and PoolSync on October 3, 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.*