# PAL Commander vs MyDolphin

The clearest difference is rating: MyDolphin at 1.6 against PAL Commander's 1.0. MyDolphin also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (185 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 holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PAL Commander ships an update every 48 months, MyDolphin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAL Commander | MyDolphin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-commander/id734217020/reviews) | **[1.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydolphin/id861891386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydolphin/id861891386)

Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely. Register your device, activate cleaning programs, set a weekly timer, and navigate manually. Keep your pool pristine with smart automation.

**Highlights:** Remote control, Register device, Cleaning programs, Weekly timer, Manual navigation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great pool cleaner
- 🤖 Excellent automatic cleaning
- 👍 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🔌 App doesn't work/connect to robot
- ⚠️ Unreliable app performance
- 🤦‍♂️ Poor app design and functionality
- 💸 Expensive for limited features

**Reported bugs**

- App can't find/connect to robot
- App freezes or crashes frequently
- Cleaning mode and settings not working
- Bluetooth connection unreliable or lost

**Requested features**

- Add progress indicator for cleaning cycle
- Allow changing cleaning cycle during operation
- Integrate underwater camera and responsive controls
- Improve app compatibility and regular updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAL Commander free?

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

### Is MyDolphin free?

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

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

MyDolphin is rated higher. PAL Commander averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MyDolphin averages 1.6 from 185 ratings.

### Do PAL Commander or MyDolphin have ads?

Neither PAL Commander nor MyDolphin shows ads.

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

PAL Commander ships an update every 48 months, and MyDolphin every 3 months. Most recently, PAL Commander was updated on October 9, 2026 and MyDolphin on October 8, 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.*