Axium (requires Axium system) vs ScreenLogic Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Axium (requires Axium system)
Transform your iPad or iPhone into a universal remote for your audio/video systems, lighting, and more. Control various devices via IP, RS232, IR, and relays when paired with a compatible controller.
- Control IP, RS232, Infrared, or Relay devices
- Standalone TCP/IP and UDP/IP system control
- Simultaneous multi-device connectivity
- Pre-made GUI templates
- Advanced macro creation
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The Axium app turns your iPad or iPhone/iPod Touch into a powerful universal remote control. When used in conjunction with an Axium Controller you can control Audio/Video systems, Media servers, Lighting, and any other equipment via IP, RS232, IR, and Relay devices. Features: ‣ Control IP, RS232, Infrared or Relay devices ‣ Can be used standalone to control TCP/IP and UDP/IP systems directly ‣ Simultaneous connectivity to multiple devices ‣ Ready to use GUI templates ‣ Powerful macro definitions This is the free version. You will not be able to control any hardware without an Axium controller or amplifier. Use the paid version for that. ---------- Warning! Updates to this app should be made with caution. We try our best to ensure compatibility with previous versions but a prudent cautionary measure would be to backup the current version using the iCloud service so that in the worst case scenario, the previous version can be re-synced to the device. If you would like to have the app in your native language we will gladly accept any offers for translation.
ScreenLogic Connect
Control your pool and spa from your Apple devices or via Alexa. Manage your pool and spa system locally or remotely over the internet. Features a live demo to explore its capabilities.
- Pool and spa control
- Remote internet access
- Local Wi-Fi network control
- Alexa voice control
- Live demo available
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Pentair's ScreenLogic Connect is a convenient interface for your pool and spa, designed specifically for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple Watch. You can now also use our Alexa Skill to control your EasyTouch or IntelliTouch system. Control your pool and spa from a local Wi-Fi network, or control remotely over the Internet. Download this free app and check out the new interface on our live demo! Pentair customers with IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, and EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 pool/spa control systems that want to use their iPhone/iPad/iPod touch or Echo devices must purchase the ScreenLogic interface kit (PN 522104) available from your local pool equipment retailer. Please make sure to download and apply the latest protocol adapter firmware (version 736). Please visit www.pentairpool.com and navigate to Support \ Tools \ Software to download the update utility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Axium (requires Axium system) at 3.0 against ScreenLogic Connect's 2.1. ScreenLogic Connect's advantage is ratings volume (360 vs 5) and review sentiment (21% vs 13%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Axium (requires Axium system) holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenLogic Connect has 360 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Axium (requires Axium system)'s written reviews are positive against 21% of ScreenLogic Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Axium (requires Axium system) ships an update every 2 months, ScreenLogic Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Axium (requires Axium system) | ScreenLogic Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better | 2.1 (360 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 21.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 360 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audio Engineering Ltd. | Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc |
Customer experience
Axium (requires Axium system)
ScreenLogic Connect
Bugs and requests
Axium (requires Axium system)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ScreenLogic Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unreliable local and remote connections
- Temperature and heating controls not functioning properly
- Schedules not executing as programmed
- Lighting controls not responding as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable lighting options
- Improved scheduling flexibility
- Seamless integration with smart home platforms
- Detailed usage history and analytics
In-app purchases
Axium (requires Axium system)
No in-app purchases
ScreenLogic Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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