# Wallbox vs Hayward Poolwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Wallbox at 4.5 against Hayward Poolwatch's 1.0. Wallbox also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 1). Hayward Poolwatch's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Wallbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallbox has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Wallbox's written reviews are positive against 20% of Hayward Poolwatch's.

Wallbox ships an update fortnightly, Hayward Poolwatch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallbox | Hayward Poolwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallbox/id1188288011/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hayward-poolwatch/id1229111016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **31.4% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 164 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wallbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188286840) | [Hayward](https://appshunter.io/developer/827614021) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallbox/id1188288011)

Manage your electric vehicle charging from anywhere with this app. Schedule charging to save money, monitor energy usage, and control your charger remotely. It offers advanced energy management features and access to public charging points.

**Highlights:** Smart charging schedules, Remote charger control, Energy consumption tracking, Remote lock/unlock, Solar EV charging, Dynamic load balancing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient and easy
- 🚀 Compact, fast, efficient
- 🚀 Exceptional support
- 🚀 Charging made easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Poor app usability
- 🐛 Frequent issues

**Reported bugs**

- App login issues
- Inability to update firmware
- Charger disconnects from Wi-Fi
- Scheduled charging not working
- Inaccurate energy reporting

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple users to access charger
- Add charge limit option
- Improve energy insights and data visualization
- Add off-grid mode
- Improve scheduling and automation


### Hayward Poolwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hayward-poolwatch/id1229111016)

Monitor your pool's pH, ORP, and water temperature in real-time. Remotely adjust filtration, water treatment, and lighting settings. Control external devices like heat pumps via auxiliary relays.

**Highlights:** Real-time pool monitoring, pH level tracking, ORP level tracking, Water temperature monitoring, Remote filtration adjustment, Remote water treatment control, Remote lighting control, External device control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallbox free?

Wallbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hayward Poolwatch free?

Hayward Poolwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wallbox or Hayward Poolwatch?

Wallbox is rated higher. Wallbox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Hayward Poolwatch averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wallbox or Hayward Poolwatch have ads?

Neither Wallbox nor Hayward Poolwatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wallbox or Hayward Poolwatch?

Wallbox ships an update fortnightly, and Hayward Poolwatch every 3 months. Most recently, Wallbox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hayward Poolwatch on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*