INTEX Link vs Bestway Connect (SmartSpa)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
INTEX Link
Manage your Intex PureSpa remotely via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz WiFi. Control temperature, schedule heating, and set maintenance tasks for a consistently clean and relaxing spa experience.
- Remote spa management
- Bluetooth and 2.4GHz WiFi connectivity
- Temperature control
- Heater programming
- Maintenance scheduling
- Water chlorination scheduling (select models)
- Energy-saving idle temperature maintenance
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Take control of your PureSpa with the IntexLink App! Now you can manage your spa from anywhere using either Bluetooth or 2.4GHz WiFi connectivity. • Compatible with WiFi-enabled Intex products featuring the (WiFi) icon. • Designed to work with both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz WiFi for enhanced range. Please note that it does not support 5 GHz WiFi. • We recommend enabling the device location setting for improved pairing with the product. • Requires iOS 11 or later. With the IntexLink App, you can enjoy full functionality and control over your Intex PureSpa. Whether you're connected via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz WiFi, you can easily set the temperature, program the heater, and schedule maintenance tasks to align with your weekly routine. Select models even allow you to schedule water chlorination along with filtration, ensuring your spa is always clean and ready for relaxation. Plus, the App allows you to maintain an idle water temperature during periods of non-use, which helps save energy. You can even program the app to automatically turn on and heat up the spa to your desired temperature when you're ready to unwind and indulge in the soothing bubbles. With the IntexLink App, the ultimate spa experience is right at your fingertips, no matter where you are.
Bestway Connect (SmartSpa)
Control your hot tub remotely. Adjust water temperature, activate massage bubbles, and manage the filtration system. Schedule heating and filtration cycles for optimal comfort and maintenance.
- Adjust water temperature
- Control massage bubbles
- Manage filtration system
- Set heating timer
- Set filtration timer
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For any questions, please visit www.bestwaycorp.com for assistance. Welcome to Bestway Connect, previously SmartSpa. Don't download this app if there is no QR code on the operation panel of your pump. Please download the Bestway Smart Hub app. "Bestway Connect" Puts control into the palm of your hand. The app allows you to adjust the temperature and massage bubbles, run the filtration system, and set a heating or filtration timer from where ever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bestway Connect (SmartSpa) at 4.6 against INTEX Link's 2.2. Bestway Connect (SmartSpa) also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (47% vs 22%). INTEX Link's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bestway Connect (SmartSpa) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bestway Connect (SmartSpa) has 1.1K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of INTEX Link's written reviews are positive against 47% of Bestway Connect (SmartSpa)'s.
INTEX Link ships an update every 9 months, Bestway Connect (SmartSpa) monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INTEX Link | Bestway Connect (SmartSpa) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (17 ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | 46.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INTEX | Bestway Global Holding Inc. |
Customer experience
INTEX Link
Bestway Connect (SmartSpa)
Bugs and requests
INTEX Link
Reported bugs
13 issues- Device randomly disappears from app without reason
- App unable to dismiss error codes (E90, E91)
- Scheduled programs fail to execute automatically
- WiFi pairing fails at 25% completion
- App becomes unresponsive after error occurrence
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- Temperature display ring disappears
- Heating function stops working after 2-3 remote activations
- Incompatibility with PureSpa and certain newer models
- Device unpairs after WiFi module reset
- App requires daily reinstallation to function
- Blank white screen requiring phone restart
- Scheduled sanitation runs at wrong time (2pm instead of 2am)
- App loses connection despite device remaining on WiFi
Requested features
8 requests- Dark mode option for nighttime use
- Error notifications and alerts for spa issues
- Ability to manually enter MAC address for forced connection
- Extended filtration scheduling beyond 8 hours
- Persistent error dismissal without app reinstall
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- Better error code explanations and troubleshooting
- Automatic reconnection after device reset
- Improved salt level management interface
Bestway Connect (SmartSpa)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
INTEX Link
No in-app purchases
Bestway Connect (SmartSpa)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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