Comparison

SherMatch+ 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

SherMatch+

This app helps professional painters and contractors quickly and accurately match paint colors and sheens from any painted surface. It eliminates the need for physical samples, saving time and reducing errors on job sites. Advanced features for custom color creation are available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan and match paint color
  • Measure surface sheen
  • Organize job folders
  • Find nearest store
  • Create custom colors (subscription)
  • Preview colors in rooms
Features
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SherMatch+ (formerly the ColorSnap Match app) is built for professional painters and contractors who need fast, reliable color and sheen matching—without damaging the wall or wasting time. Use your SherMatch+™ device to scan flat, painted surfaces and instantly match both color and sheen to the closest Sherwin-Williams® paint color. With Plus Subscription, unlock custom color matching and create one-of-a-kind colors—made exclusively through Sherwin-Williams stores (Coming February 2026). Designed for interior and exterior applications across residential and commercial paint jobs, SherMatch+ helps pros move faster through the color-matching process and order paint directly from the nearest Sherwin-Williams store. Built for the jobsite • Measure color and sheen directly from a smooth, non-metallic surface • Avoid cutting samples, patching walls, and repainting mistakes • Reduce extra trips to the store • Capture accurate results for interior and exterior surfaces • Ideal for Pros who need accurate color measurement while on the jobsite What you can do for free • Connect your SherMatch+, ColorSnap Match, or ColorSnap Match Pro device • Find the closest Sherwin-Williams paint color • Measure surface sheen (SherMatch+ and ColorSnap Match Pro only) • Save colors and organize job folders • View coordinating and similar colors • Preview colors in different room settings • Find the nearest Sherwin-Williams store Unlock with Plus+ Subscription (Coming February 2026) • Create custom paint colors using your SherMatch+ device • Generate a QR code redeemable at any Sherwin-Williams store in the U.S., Canada, Porto Rico, and the Caribbean • Create custom colors beyond standard Sherwin-Williams offerings • Eliminate cutting, patching, and repeat store visits Subscription Details • Free through May 31, 2026 (Limited Time Offer) • Monthly: $4.99 • Annual: $49.99 Important Notes • SherMatch+ device required for custom color matching • ColorSnap Match and ColorSnap Match Pro support closest-color matching • Sheen measurement supported by SherMatch+ and ColorSnap Match Pro If you previously used the ColorSnap Match app, you’re in the right place—SherMatch+ is the next-generation color-matching device. SherMatch+ devices are sold separately at Sherwin-Williams retail stores. You know as well as we do that matching a paint color can be a time-consuming and challenging process. With so many different colors and sheens available, it’s tough to nail down the right color without taking a sample into the store. That’s why we designed the new SherMatch+™. Eliminate the guesswork in paint matching by instantly matching to a Sherwin-Williams paint color and sheen with the click of a button. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

SherMatch+4 screens
VS Pump Hayward3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VS Pump Hayward at none against SherMatch+'s 2. SherMatch+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, 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. SherMatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VS Pump Hayward asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, VS Pump Hayward every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SherMatch+ versus VS Pump Hayward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherMatch+VS Pump Hayward
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVariable Technologies LLCHayward

Bugs and requests

SherMatch+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and login issues
  • Inability to connect to device
  • Scrolling issues during account creation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow custom color creation
  • Integrate phone camera for color matching
  • Add color palette and notes features
  • Improve organization and search in app

VS Pump Hayward

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SherMatch+

Subscriptions2
  • SherMatch+ Custom Color Match7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • SherMatch+ Custom Color Match7 Days trial$47.991 Year
None

VS Pump Hayward

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SherMatch+ free?
SherMatch+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VS Pump Hayward free?
VS Pump Hayward is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SherMatch+ or VS Pump Hayward have ads?
Neither SherMatch+ nor VS Pump Hayward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SherMatch+ or VS Pump Hayward?
SherMatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and VS Pump Hayward every 7 months. Most recently, SherMatch+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and VS Pump Hayward on September 30, 2026.

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