# PAL Commander vs PoolSync

The clearest difference is rating: PoolSync at 2.1 against PAL Commander's 1.0. PoolSync also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (64 vs 1). PAL Commander's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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.

PoolSync holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PoolSync has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PAL Commander ships an update every 48 months, PoolSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAL Commander | PoolSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-commander/id734217020/reviews) | **[2.1 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolsync/id1498848116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PAL Lighting](https://appshunter.io/developer/567905333) | [AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498848115) |

## 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


### PoolSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolsync/id1498848116)

Control your pool equipment remotely from your iOS device. Adjust settings like temperature and sanitization, create schedules, and receive important alerts. Stay connected to your pool's status whether you're at home or away.

**Highlights:** Remote equipment control, Adjust heat pump set point, Change sanitization level, Create schedules, Receive alerts, Monitor pool status

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Controls pool features remotely
- 👍 Can monitor chlorinator and heat pump
- 👍 App improved over time (recent positive)
- 👍 Easy to set up (recent positive)
- 👍 Controls pumps, heater, valves, spa, lights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
- 🐛 "Unit does not appear online" error
- 🐛 Basic functionality, minimal details
- 🐛 Poor customer service/no response
- 🐛 Wi-Fi password issues (spaces not allowed)

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues: "cloud connected" but "unit does not appear online"
- Wi-Fi connection fails even when close to router
- App gets stuck in setup mode, doesn't find heater/chiller (Error 1012)
- Cannot input spaces in Wi-Fi password
- Bug in verification screen preventing code input

**Requested features**

- Add temperature history graph
- Add notifications for heater issues
- Integrate relay contacts for heating priority
- Allow spaces in Wi-Fi passwords
- Add Alexa, Google, HomeKit, IFTTT integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAL Commander free?

PAL Commander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PoolSync free?

PoolSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PAL Commander or PoolSync?

PoolSync is rated higher. PAL Commander averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PoolSync averages 2.1 from 64 ratings.

### Do PAL Commander or PoolSync have ads?

Neither PAL Commander nor PoolSync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAL Commander or PoolSync?

PAL Commander ships an update every 48 months, and PoolSync every 2 months. Most recently, PAL Commander was updated on September 22, 2026 and PoolSync on October 3, 2026.

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