ConnectMyPool vs NEO Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote pool system control
- View water temperature
- Adjust heater set-point
- Control pumps and blowers
- Manage pool lighting and colors
- Activate custom favorites
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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.
NEO Connect
Control your compatible ducted air conditioning system remotely from any location. This app offers an intuitive interface to manage various functions like temperature, modes, fan speeds, and zone control. You can also set timers and manage multiple systems for ultimate convenience.
- Remote ON/OFF control
- Zone control
- Temperature adjustment
- Mode selection (Cool, Heat, Auto, Fan)
- Fan speed control
- Away and Quiet mode
- Timer settings
- Multiple system management
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NEO Connect allows you to control your compatible ActronAir ducted system from anywhere in the world. With a clean and easy to read design, it also makes controlling your system simple and intuitive, allowing you to access a wide range of different control functions: • Turn the air conditioner ON/OFF • Turn individual zones ON/OFF • Change the desired temperature • Choose between modes (Cool / Heat / Auto / Fan) • Choose between fan speeds (Low / Med / High) • Enable/disable Away and Quiet mode and change Away mode settings • Set a timer • Control multiple air conditioning systems
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NEO Connect at 23% against ConnectMyPool's 0%. NEO Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ConnectMyPool's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ConnectMyPool ships an update every 10 days, NEO Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ConnectMyPool | NEO Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fluidra Group Australia Pty Ltd | ActronAir PTY Limited |
Customer experience
ConnectMyPool
NEO Connect
Bugs and requests
ConnectMyPool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NEO Connect
Reported bugs
18 issues- System offline errors
- Network timeout errors (504)
- App crashes
- App freezes
- App doesn't launch
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- Reverts settings
- Zone control issues (turning off a zone turns all on)
- Display shows different status than wall controller
- Circular progress issue (stuck on connecting)
- Timer setting issues (1 year ahead)
- Slow response rate
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- App no starting after latest update
- Connection failure
- Gateway timeout errors
- Alexa skill not available on Amazon.com marketplace
- Band Steering and PMF router settings impact reliability
Requested features
7 requests- Add Siri shortcut features
- Add ability to edit schedules through the app
- Control using Siri
- Add new schedules via the app
- Dark mode option
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- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Local network access
In-app purchases
ConnectMyPool
No in-app purchases
NEO Connect
No in-app purchases
