Comparison

Hayward AquaConnect® vs MyDolphin Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hayward AquaConnect®

Remotely manage your ProLogic Pool Controllers from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor and adjust all pool and spa functions, including heating, lighting, water features, and chemical levels, from anywhere. Receive alerts for detected problems and conserve energy.

Highlights
  • Remote pool and spa management
  • Monitor and adjust settings
  • Control heating and lighting
  • Activate water features
  • Manage chemical levels
  • Receive problem alerts
  • Energy conservation
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The AquaConnect Web mobile application allows you to manage your ProLogic Pool Controllers that are configured with AquaConnect Home Network hardware from anywhere. The AquaConnect Home Network communicates with your iPhone or iPad to allow you to control all pool and spa functions. At home or on the road, you can monitor pool and spa settings, adjust parameters and receive alerts if a problem is detected. You can turn up the spa heater before you head home from work, turn lights on and off, activate water features, manage pH and sanitization to achieve the perfect water chemistry and more, all while conserving energy. Anything you can do from your pool controller, you can now do anywhere, This level of control also enables you to reduce operating costs by keeping chemical use to a minimum, avoiding potential problems before they become major and keeping heat low until you need it.

About

MyDolphin Plus

Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Schedule cleaning cycles, use voice commands, and even create custom LED light shows. Enjoy a pristine pool with effortless management.

Highlights
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Voice control via Siri
  • Schedule cleaning modes
  • Initiate robot ascent
  • Name your robot
  • Create LED light shows
Features
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Welcome to Maytronics! You are the proud owner of the Dolphin robotic pool cleaner. Now let's make sure you enjoy the full experience. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is designed to make sure you have a clean pool, and crystal-clear pool water. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus' app gives you complete control over what the robot does and the way it does it. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is connected to your mobile using Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® so you can control it from anywhere at any time! You can use your mobile, or voice control to send your robot out to clean and tell it when to stop. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus App allows you to: * Control your pool cleaner from anywhere at any time. * Voice control it via Siri® * Setup timer and cleaning modes * Tell the robot to climb up to the surface for easy pickup * Name your robot * Drive it around, just for fun * Create an underwater LED show * And much more. Some features may vary between different Dolphin models. Plus, we have the most fantastic customer care team that is always there for you. Contact us for anything you need.

Screenshots

Hayward AquaConnect®1 screens
MyDolphin Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyDolphin Plus at 4.7 against Hayward AquaConnect®'s 1.4. MyDolphin Plus also leads on ratings volume (8.9K vs 364) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyDolphin Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin Plus has 8.9K ratings behind it against 364, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Hayward AquaConnect®'s written reviews are positive against 19% of MyDolphin Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hayward AquaConnect® ships an update every 5 months, MyDolphin Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hayward AquaConnect® versus MyDolphin Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHayward AquaConnect®MyDolphin Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (364 ratings)4.7 (8.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.9% of reviews19.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3648.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHayward Industries, inc.Maytronics

Customer experience

Hayward AquaConnect®

All ratings354 ratings
Positive9.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative87.9%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive6.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative88.5%

MyDolphin Plus

All ratings8,879 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative72.4%

User reviews

Hayward AquaConnect®

From 364 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 🔒 Secure remote access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive
  • 🤯 Confusing and outdated UI
  • 🔥 Terrible customer support

MyDolphin Plus

From 8.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⚡ Fast cleaning performance
  • 🤖 Efficient robot operation
  • 🧹 Excellent pool cleaning
  • 📱 Convenient app control
  • 🕰️ Useful scheduling options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 📵 Unreliable app functionality
  • 🔁 Constant need to re-login/reconnect
  • 🕰️ Slow app response times
  • 🚫 Limited app features/customization

Bugs and requests

Hayward AquaConnect®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent data display
  • Buttons not registering inputs
  • Frequent lost connections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to rename buttons
  • Faster response times
  • More intuitive user interface
  • Regular app updates and improvements

MyDolphin Plus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Inability to connect to robot via app
  • Inconsistent app performance after updates
  • Scheduled cleaning cycles not working as expected
  • Manual control features not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • More flexible scheduling options
  • Ability to monitor cleaning history remotely
  • Enhanced manual control/navigation in app
  • Automatic notifications for completed cycles

In-app purchases

None

Hayward AquaConnect®

No in-app purchases

None

MyDolphin Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hayward AquaConnect® free?
Hayward AquaConnect® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyDolphin Plus free?
MyDolphin Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hayward AquaConnect® or MyDolphin Plus?
MyDolphin Plus is rated higher. Hayward AquaConnect® averages 1.4 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while MyDolphin Plus averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.
Do Hayward AquaConnect® or MyDolphin Plus have ads?
Neither Hayward AquaConnect® nor MyDolphin Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hayward AquaConnect® or MyDolphin Plus?
Hayward AquaConnect® ships an update every 5 months, and MyDolphin Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Hayward AquaConnect® was updated on November 6, 2026 and MyDolphin Plus on November 7, 2026.

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