Comparison

ConnectMyPool vs Intercom App Type B

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

Head to head
About

ConnectMyPool

Control your pool system remotely from anywhere in the world. Monitor water temperature, adjust heater settings, manage equipment like pumps and blowers, and control pool lighting with customizable colors. Activate pre-set configurations for convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote pool system control
  • View water temperature
  • Adjust heater set-point
  • Control pumps and blowers
  • Manage pool lighting and colors
  • Activate custom favorites
Features
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Imagine being able to control your AstralPool pool system anytime, anywhere. Now you can, with ConnectMyPool. This app, in combination with the Internet Gateway module, allows you to view and control your pool system from anywhere in the world. The available features of this app depend upon your pool system’s configuration, but include: • View your pool’s current water temperature. • View and change your heater’s set-point temperature. • Turn on and off your pool equipment, including pumps, valves, blowers, and more. • Turn on and off your pool lighting, and change their colours. • Activate any of your customised Favourites. Please note that this app works in tandem with the Internet Gateway module. This module MUST be installed in your pool system for this app to function. The module can be obtained from your pool installer or local AstralPool representative. The Internet Gateway module acts as a bridge between your pool system and the internet. As such, it will require access to your home internet connection. The Internet Gateway can use either a wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (Ethernet) connection.

About

Intercom App Type B

This app allows you to answer calls from your entrance station, view visitor video, and speak with them. You can also remotely unlock your door and access stored recordings. It works both inside your home via WiFi and outside using a cellular connection.

Highlights
  • Answer calls from entrance station
  • See visitor video
  • Talk with visitors
  • Unlock door remotely
  • View stored recordings
  • WiFi and 3G/4G connectivity
Features
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[Functions] Respond to calls from the entrance station, see the video and talk with the visitors. Unlock your door from the application. View recordings stored in the intercom master station. Use inside the home through WiFi, or outside the home through 3G/4G connection. [Concerning usage] ・This application will work with Aiphone JO series intercoms with WiFi connectivity. ・This application must have an internet connection available either through WiFi or 3G/4G. ・Registration is necessary for establishing a link between the intercom master station and this application. Please refer to the instructions found within the application. ・This application is provided without charge by Aiphone. ・Internet connection fees and data usage fees must be borne by the user. Please confirm with your internet service provider and/or mobile service provider for details.

Screenshots

ConnectMyPool3 screens
Intercom App Type B2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Intercom App Type B at 4.2 against ConnectMyPool's 1.0. Intercom App Type B also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 4) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). ConnectMyPool's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intercom App Type B holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intercom App Type B has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ConnectMyPool's written reviews are positive against 12% of Intercom App Type B's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectMyPool ships an update every 10 days, Intercom App Type B every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ConnectMyPool versus Intercom App Type B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectMyPoolIntercom App Type B
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)4.2 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews12.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFluidra Group Australia Pty LtdAIPHONE CO., LTD.

Customer experience

ConnectMyPool

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative94.7%

Intercom App Type B

All ratings1,374 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative78.5%

Bugs and requests

ConnectMyPool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Intercom App Type B

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant disconnections
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Notifications keep buzzing even after door is opened

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a silent/do not disturb mode
  • Improve response times
  • Enhance video quality
  • Streamline user interface

In-app purchases

None

ConnectMyPool

No in-app purchases

None

Intercom App Type B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ConnectMyPool free?
ConnectMyPool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intercom App Type B free?
Intercom App Type B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ConnectMyPool or Intercom App Type B?
Intercom App Type B is rated higher. ConnectMyPool averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Intercom App Type B averages 4.2 from 1.4K ratings.
Do ConnectMyPool or Intercom App Type B have ads?
Neither ConnectMyPool nor Intercom App Type B shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectMyPool or Intercom App Type B?
ConnectMyPool ships an update every 10 days, and Intercom App Type B every 3 months. Most recently, ConnectMyPool was updated on September 28, 2026 and Intercom App Type B on September 27, 2026.

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