Comparison

ConnectMyPool vs Benson

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

Benson

Features
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Access, Made Effortless. Benson® turns your phone into the simplest way to open, close and keep an eye on your garage whether you're pulling out of the driveway, halfway to work, or away for the weekend. Set it up once and Benson does the rest: a nudge when the door's been left open, easy access for the people you trust, and a clear log of everything that's happened while you were out. Stay in the know from anywhere. Real-time alerts let you know the moment your door opens or closes, a heads-up if it's been open longer than it should be, and a friendly reminder when your opener is due for a service. Manage every door from one place. Look after every garage that matters from home, work, the holiday house, from a single app, without juggling accounts. Share access with people you trust. Give family, friends or a delivery driver full or one-off entry, then switch it off in a tap when they no longer need it. Open your garage your way. Benson works alongside your existing remotes, and opens straight from Apple CarPlay the moment you roll up. Make it yours. Set partial opening for ventilation or the dog, and choose the hours your door can be used. Your home, your rules. Access, made effortless

Screenshots

ConnectMyPool3 screens
Benson4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ConnectMyPool at every 10 days against Benson's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectMyPool ships an update every 10 days, Benson every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ConnectMyPool versus Benson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectMyPoolBenson
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFluidra Group Australia Pty LtdAutomatic Technology Australia Pty.Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ConnectMyPool

No in-app purchases

None

Benson

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ConnectMyPool free?
ConnectMyPool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Benson free?
Benson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ConnectMyPool or Benson have ads?
Neither ConnectMyPool nor Benson shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectMyPool or Benson?
ConnectMyPool ships an update every 10 days, and Benson every 3 weeks. Most recently, ConnectMyPool was updated on October 26, 2026 and Benson on October 23, 2026.

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