# PAL Commander vs MyDolphin Plus

The clearest difference is rating: MyDolphin Plus at 4.7 against PAL Commander's 1.0. MyDolphin Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (8.9K vs 1). PAL Commander's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

MyDolphin Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin Plus has 8.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PAL Commander ships an update every 48 months, MyDolphin Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAL Commander | MyDolphin Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-commander/id734217020/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydolphin-plus/id1372538627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PAL Lighting](https://appshunter.io/developer/567905333) | [Maytronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/664564907) |

## What reviewers say

### PAL Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-commander/id734217020)

This app allows you to control your wire PAL swimming pool lights. It provides a 12V A/C supply for multiple light units and offers precise color advancement with a memory function. Manage your pool lighting with ease through its intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Controls wire PAL swimming pool lights, Provides 12V A/C supply, Supports PAL-Treo or PAL-2000 lights, Precise color advance function, 2 Channel Control (8 outputs), Memory Function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyDolphin Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydolphin-plus/id1372538627)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAL Commander free?

PAL Commander 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, PAL Commander or MyDolphin Plus?

MyDolphin Plus is rated higher. PAL Commander averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MyDolphin Plus averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do PAL Commander or MyDolphin Plus have ads?

Neither PAL Commander nor MyDolphin Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAL Commander or MyDolphin Plus?

PAL Commander ships an update every 48 months, and MyDolphin Plus every 2 months. Most recently, PAL Commander was updated on October 9, 2026 and MyDolphin Plus on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*