Comparison

Poolside Showcase vs Helix Launch

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

Head to head
About

Poolside Showcase

Explore stunning and innovative pool designs from Australia. Get inspired to create your ideal outdoor living space that harmonizes with your home. Download issues to discover the latest trends in pools and spas.

Highlights
  • Innovative pool and spa showcases
  • Outdoor area design inspiration
  • Harmonious home and exterior integration
  • Digital magazine issues
  • Subscription options available
  • Pocketmags account for purchase protection
Features
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Poolside Showcase features the latest and most innovative pool products, displaying spectacular and cleverly designed pools and spas in Australia. The magazine inspires the design and integration of outdoor areas which ensures harmony and balance is created between the house and its exterior. Start designing your dream pool and download your edition today to never miss an issue. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Helix Launch

Control your car remotely via Bluetooth with this app. Start, lock, unlock, and check vehicle status like temperature and battery. Advanced diagnostics are also available for compatible vehicles.

Highlights
  • Remote start, lock, unlock, trunk open
  • View vehicle data (battery, temp)
  • Access advanced diagnostics
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Smartphone control
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Take full control of your vehicle from your smartphone with Helix Launch — the companion app for your BLE-enabled iDatastart remote starter system. With Helix Launch, you can: • Start, lock, unlock, and open the trunk remotely • View key vehicle data, including battery voltage and cabin temperature • Access advanced diagnostics (when supported) like fuel level, odometer, and tire pressure Bluetooth connectivity means no subscription fees — but also means control is limited to Bluetooth range (typically within 30–50 feet of the vehicle). Designed for convenience and peace of mind, Helix Launch puts the power of your vehicle at your fingertips. Note: Features may vary based on vehicle compatibility and system configuration.

Screenshots

Poolside Showcase1 screens
Helix Launch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helix Launch at none against Poolside Showcase's 10. Helix Launch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 30 months). Poolside Showcase's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.6). On price and device support 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. Poolside Showcase sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Helix Launch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Poolside Showcase ships an update every 30 months, Helix Launch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Poolside Showcase versus Helix Launch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoolside ShowcaseHelix Launch
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal Magazines Pty LtdAutomotive Data Solutions Inc

Customer experience

Poolside Showcase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Helix Launch

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Poolside Showcase

Subscriptions1
  • Poolside Showcase Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Year
One-time9
  • Issue#26 2017$2.99
  • Issue#24 2016$2.99
  • 23$2.99
Show 6 more
  • 22$2.99
  • Poolside Showcase issue29 Issue$2.99
  • issue 33 Poolside Showcase$2.99
  • June Issue#21 2014$3.99
  • December Issue#20 2013$3.99
  • June Issue#19 2013$3.99
None

Helix Launch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Poolside Showcase free?
Poolside Showcase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helix Launch free?
Helix Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Poolside Showcase or Helix Launch have ads?
Poolside Showcase shows ads; Helix Launch does not.
Which is updated more often, Poolside Showcase or Helix Launch?
Poolside Showcase ships an update every 30 months, and Helix Launch every 2 months. Most recently, Poolside Showcase was updated on October 4, 2026 and Helix Launch on September 22, 2026.

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