Comparison

Orenda vs VS Pump Hayward

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

Head to head
About

Orenda

This app helps you master pool chemistry by accurately calculating chemical dosages and balancing water based on the LSI. It offers a user-friendly experience for both novices and professionals, including a volume estimator and educational videos.

Highlights
  • Chemical dosing calculator
  • LSI water balancing
  • Pool volume estimator
  • User-friendly interface
  • Educational videos
Features
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Master pool chemistry with the Orenda pool chemical dosing calculator. Measure pool chemicals accurately while balancing water chemistry according to the LSI. The Orenda App is a swimming pool calculator with a user friendly experience, and makes pool chemistry easier than ever. Try the new pool volume estimator and watch Orenda videos in the app. A pool chemical calculator that allows a novice to dose chemicals as accurately as a professional pool operator.

About

VS Pump Hayward

Features
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The Hayward RGP app comes in two versions that automatically update depending on your version of your variable speed pump. With the pump in its VS Lite version, the Hayward RGP app allows you to Bluetooth control your pump: - On/off - 3 speeds you can define - 2 Programs defined by default When you combine your variable speed pump with a TFT or Touch screens you get the Advanced version of your pump. The Hayward RGP app updates automatically and allows you to use via Bluetooth an ease of use and intuitive configuration: - Speed recommendation for the main operations: filtration, skimming, backwash and self-priming - Turbo function and customizable skimming function use - Intuitive UI - All the information in one glance - Power consumption, rpm, estimated filtered volume, indication of active function and % of execution. - One click Manual and automatic functions, Turbo and Backwash. In the Advanced version, the pump can be controlled directly from UI or the Bluetooth app that is a copy of the pump screen functionalities.

Screenshots

Orenda4 screens
VS Pump Hayward3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orenda at monthly against VS Pump Hayward's every 7 months. VS Pump Hayward's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

Orenda ships an update monthly, VS Pump Hayward every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Orenda versus VS Pump Hayward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrendaVS Pump Hayward
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (476 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings476 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasa Inc.Hayward

Bugs and requests

Orenda

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Desired levels changing when inputting current values
  • Metric system not functioning as expected
  • Slider feature for inputting readings is slow and frustrating
  • App not optimized for all iPhone screen sizes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save pool volume and desired levels
  • Option to log pool history and track trends
  • Integration with pool chemical monitors
  • Ability to set custom chemical concentrations
  • Support for more languages (e.g., Chinese)

VS Pump Hayward

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orenda

No in-app purchases

None

VS Pump Hayward

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orenda free?
Orenda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VS Pump Hayward free?
VS Pump Hayward is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orenda or VS Pump Hayward have ads?
Neither Orenda nor VS Pump Hayward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orenda or VS Pump Hayward?
Orenda ships an update monthly, and VS Pump Hayward every 7 months. Most recently, Orenda was updated on September 24, 2026 and VS Pump Hayward on September 12, 2026.

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