AQL vs PoolMr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AQL
This utility app emulates a wireless remote for pool equipment controllers. It requires a specific RS-485 to WiFi adapter for operation. Detailed installation guides are available via a support URL.
- Emulates AQL-PS-8 wireless remote
- Requires EW11 IoT Adapter
- Controls residential swimming pool equipment
- RS-485 to WiFi connectivity
- Support URL for installation details
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This application emulates an AQL-PS-8 wireless remote control for a residential swimming pool equipment controller. An EW11 RS-485 to WiFi adapter must be used in conjunction with this app. Details on the EW11 and installation procedures may be found in the support URL.
PoolMr
Control and monitor various smart home IoT devices, including pool cleaners and kitchen appliances. Experience the convenience of technology for an easier lifestyle.
- Connects to IoT devices
- Control smart home devices
- Monitor device status
- Manage pool cleaning robots
- Manage smart sweeping robots
- Manage smart kitchen appliances
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PoolMr is a smart app that connects IoT devices. Through this app, you can control the smart IoT devices in your home, including pool cleaning robots, smart sweeping robots, smart kitchen appliances, and more others. You can directly control the device through the app, or view the status of the device through the app. Through PoolMr, you will experience the convenience brought by technology, and making it easier for you to enjoy life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AQL at 100% against PoolMr's 0%. AQL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). PoolMr's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
AQL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of AQL's written reviews are positive against 0% of PoolMr's.
AQL ships an update monthly, PoolMr every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AQL | PoolMr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mark Schulz | Wuhan Smartda Electronic Technology Co Ltd. |
Customer experience
AQL
PoolMr
In-app purchases
AQL
No in-app purchases
PoolMr
No in-app purchases
