# Spa Control - BWA

> Health & Fitness

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id469882268](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id469882268)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id469882268`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Balboa Water Group
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (610 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-18
- **First published:** 2011-10-13
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spa-control-bwa/id469882268)
- **Website:** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOAvnh2ONw&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL9i7Jyiv\_P7SdjUoX1zcuAKsksDEVx25q](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOAvnh2ONw&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL9i7Jyiv_P7SdjUoX1zcuAKsksDEVx25q)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.balboawatergroup.com/Privacy-Policy](http://www.balboawatergroup.com/Privacy-Policy)

## Description

Spa Control - BWA lets you set the mood of your spa from the convenience of your iPhone or iPad. Remotely control lighting, water temperature, and massage pumps, and have your portable hot tub ready before you enter via a local WiFi connection.

Hardware requirements include a Balboa BP Series Spa Control Pack and the bwa Wi‑Fi module (Part Number: 50350). For privacy and usage terms, see the linked Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

## Rankings

- #83,688 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews largely condemn the Spa Control - BWA app for forcing a paid subscription to access remote features, while the app often fails to reliably connect and control the spa. Users report poor support, high upfront hardware costs, and a disappointing user experience. Some note that local control remains usable without a subscription and that the app can work when conditions are right. Overall sentiment is negative due to reliability, price, and support concerns.

### Pros

- Remote access/control via the WiFi module (cloud/remote control).
- Local on-network control remains available without subscription.
- Basic spa control (temperature, modes) works when the connection is stable.
- The app provides the remote feature promised by the hardware when functioning.

### Cons

- Mandatory monthly subscription for remote access, widely criticized as bait-and-switch.
- Frequent reliability and connectivity issues; inconsistent connections and errors (e.g., 504 gateway, DRM errors).
- Poor customer support and responsiveness from the vendor.
- High upfront cost for the WiFi module plus ongoing subscription; perceived price gouging.
- Usability/UI issues (sliding temperature control is imprecise; login/code delivery problems) and frequent need for complex workarounds.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id469882268)