ActronConnect vs Halo Chlor GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ActronConnect
Control your ActronAir Ducted Air Conditioner remotely via your iPhone or iPad. Adjust settings like temperature, modes, and zones from anywhere with internet access. Schedule operations with a 24-hour timer.
- Wireless AC control
- Remote status check
- Mode selection (cool, heat, fan, auto)
- Temperature adjustment
- Zone control
- 24-hour timer
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The ActronConnect App allows you to wirelessly control your ActronAir Ducted Air Conditioner using your IPhone™, IPad™, IPad Mini™; IPod™ device. ActronConnect allows you to control your air conditioner whether you are at home or away wherever Internet connectivity is available. It allows you to check the status of your air conditioner, turn it on or off, select modes (cool/heat/fan only/auto), change temperatures, turn zones on or off, adjust fan speeds and set 24hour timers. This is compatible with selected ActronAir Ducted air conditioner models installed with an ActronConnect module. Visit www.actronair.com.au for compatibility. Compatible with IPhone™ 4th Generation and above; IPad™ 3rd Generation and above; IPod™ 4th Generation and above; IPad mini. Currently Compatible with iOS 6.1.3 or later devices only.
Halo Chlor GO
Remotely manage your pool chlorinator via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Control pump, lighting, timers, and water chemistry from your device, allowing you to relax while maintaining your pool.
- Wireless Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity
- Remote chlorinator control
- Pump start/stop and auto mode
- Lighting control and color adjustment
- Timer adjustments
- Water balance and chemistry set-points
- Pump speed control
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AstralPool Australia. Australia's Leading Pool Brand. Take your control of your AstralPool Halo Chlorinator to the next level by going wireless. Connecting through Bluetooth or Wifi, this app allows you to control and configure your chlorinator remotely. Now you can continue to relax in your pool or spa and still have full control! Once linked, this app lets you control all the major functions of your chlorinator without having to climb over all your other equipment. With the simple-to-use interface, you can start and stop the pump, place it into Auto mode, control lighting, adjust the Timers, and more. App Features - Discover, name and store multiple chlorinators. - Start and stop the pump manually, or place it into Auto mode. - Turn on and off your lights, and change their colour. - View your water balance and adjust chemistry set-points. - Control the pump speed. - View and adjust the pump and lighting timers, with full control of start & stop time and speed. This app requires a AstralPool Halo Chlorinator. Some features require additional equipment, such as chemical sensors or lighting controllers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Halo Chlor GO at every 2 months against ActronConnect's every 12 months. Halo Chlor GO also leads on review sentiment (16% vs 6%). ActronConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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.
ActronConnect ships an update every 12 months, Halo Chlor GO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActronConnect | Halo Chlor GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | 15.6% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ActronAir PTY Limited | Fluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
ActronConnect
Halo Chlor GO
Bugs and requests
ActronConnect
Reported bugs
71 issues- Cannot find air conditioner
- App crashes
- App doesn't sync with unit
- App says connected but doesn't work
- App cannot get an IP address
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- Servers keep having issues
- App constantly loses connection
- App is flaky, unsure if connected
- App fails to connect to system
- App constantly drops out
- Trying to reconnect says successful but still does not work
- App crashed again
- App doesn't work half the time
- App doesn't work
- ACM unit does not connect to wifi
- App either doesn't connect or instructions don't make it to AC
- Zone controllers lose sense of where they are
- App shows system not turned on when it is
- App has been buggy for years
- App doesn't work most of the time
- App regularly can't talk to server
- App doesn't stay connected
- Requires AC to be reconfigured but still doesn't connect
- App doesn't work
- App drops out very often
- Cannot reconnect, says check wifi internet
- App has barely worked over the years
- Failed to stay connected to wifi network
- Needs a reset each time to reconnect
- App drops out
- Changes in temp or zone on/off have terrible lag
- Disconnects often and takes time to reconnect
- ESP mode cannot be enabled from the app
- App is abandoned
- App stopped working a year ago
- ActronConnect Wifi shows no internet connection
- App developers haven’t kept up with IOS
- Timer doesn’t sync with existing timer on wall unit
- App doesn’t work with unit after update
- App does not utilise the full iPhone XS Max screen
- Latest update is broken
- App no longer loads individual zones
- App thinks wall unit is off when it's on
- App displays completely different data to main controller
- App never works consistently
- App won't connect at all
- App forgets to connect
- App is broken
- Network is never identified
- App crashes during use
- App has never worked properly
- App keeps displaying no internet connection
- App syncs up with unit only half the time
- App is nothing but a remote on/off button
- App uses dated Cordova html wrapper
- App drops out randomly
- Will not reconnect to wifi
- App indicates AC is on but nothing happens
- App reverts to previous settings
- App no longer registers on WiFi
- App is rubbish and unreliable
- App syncs up with the unit only about half the time
- App doesn’t respond to the unit
- App is clunky
- App is next to useless
- App is not fit for purpose
- App is now crashing during use
- App is very basic
- App no longer loads individual zones
- Functionality is broken on latest update
- App doesn't fill the screen
Requested features
20 requests- Auto scheduling
- Apple HomeKit support
- 24 hour and 7 day timers
- Energy consumption data (kW per hour)
- Cooling then fan only mode
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- Dark mode
- Integration with Google and Siri
- Ethernet connection option
- API for home automation
- Improve UI and features
- Update layout for iPhone
- Make app available for newer iPhones
- Full screen utilization on newer iPhones
- Zone temperature control
- ESP mode control
- Scheduling from app
- Owner location on/off control
- Environmental control
- Control multiple systems
- See current house temperature without turning on AC
Halo Chlor GO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ActronConnect
No in-app purchases
Halo Chlor GO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ActronConnect free?
Is Halo Chlor GO free?
Do ActronConnect or Halo Chlor GO have ads?
Which is updated more often, ActronConnect or Halo Chlor GO?
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