Comparison

ConnectMyPool vs Lockwaste Smart Solutions

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

Lockwaste Smart Solutions

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A lockwaste unit is required to use the app. - Create groups of locks - Create and pair locks with Bluetooth - Manage lock properties - Share locks with other users Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ConnectMyPool3 screens
Lockwaste Smart Solutions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConnectMyPool at none against Lockwaste Smart Solutions's 6. ConnectMyPool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lockwaste Smart Solutions sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ConnectMyPool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectMyPool ships an update every 10 days, Lockwaste Smart Solutions every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ConnectMyPool versus Lockwaste Smart Solutions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectMyPoolLockwaste Smart Solutions
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFluidra Group Australia Pty LtdSamuel Alonso Pérez

In-app purchases

None

ConnectMyPool

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Lockwaste Smart Solutions

Subscriptions6
  • LockWaste Basic (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • LockWaste Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • LockWaste Basic Annual$19.991 Year
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  • LockWaste Business Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Pro Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
  • LockWaste Business Annual$499.991 Year

Questions

Is ConnectMyPool free?
ConnectMyPool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lockwaste Smart Solutions free?
Lockwaste Smart Solutions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ConnectMyPool or Lockwaste Smart Solutions have ads?
Lockwaste Smart Solutions shows ads; ConnectMyPool does not.
Which is updated more often, ConnectMyPool or Lockwaste Smart Solutions?
ConnectMyPool ships an update every 10 days, and Lockwaste Smart Solutions every 3 months. Most recently, ConnectMyPool was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lockwaste Smart Solutions on October 13, 2026.

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