Hayward Poolwatch vs Hydrawise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hayward Poolwatch
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.
- 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
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Cette application vous permettra de toujours avoir un œil sur votre piscine et de connaitre en temps réel suivant votre configuration -le niveau de votre PH -le niveau de votre ORP -La température de votre eau Vous pourrez à distance changer ou ajuster les réglages de votre filtration, de votre traitement d'eau, ou encore de votre éclairage. Grace à ses relais auxiliaires, vous pourrez aussi contrôler à distance des périphériques externes dont la pompe à chaleur ou autres... Application compatible avec tous les systèmes Hayward équipés du module WiFi AQR-PLUS-WIFI et AQR-PLUS-WIFI2
Hydrawise
Optimize your irrigation with intelligent watering schedules based on local weather forecasts. This app helps conserve water while ensuring your landscape stays healthy and vibrant. Manage your irrigation system remotely for ultimate convenience.
- Predictive Watering™
- Local weather insights
- Water savings optimization
- Lush landscape creation
- Remote irrigation management
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Elevate Your Irrigation Experience with Hydrawise! Discover the ultimate in irrigation control with the Hydrawise App. Harness the power of Predictive Watering™, fueled by local weather data, to optimise water usage and enhance your landscape's vitality. Key Features: Predictive Watering: Let advanced algorithms adjust schedules based on local weather forecasts, saving water and promoting a thriving landscape. Improved Local Weather Insights: Dive into weather data with enhanced icons and descriptors that make it easier to understand the forecast's impact on your irrigation schedule. Maximise Water Savings: Hydrawise intelligently adapts watering schedules, conserving water without compromising landscape health. Lush Landscapes: Create an environment of beauty and sustainability by tailoring irrigation to your landscape's unique needs. Stay Connected: Never lose touch with your irrigation system — manage it remotely and with ease. Experience the Future of Irrigation: Hydrawise empowers you to take command of your irrigation system like never before. • Embrace the power of Predictive Watering, seamlessly integrating local weather data to optimise water usage. • Cultivate a landscape that flourishes while saving water and effort. • Stay in touch with your irrigation, from anywhere, anytime. Download the app now and embark on a journey to transform your landscape into a masterpiece of efficiency and beauty!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hydrawise at 4.7 against Hayward Poolwatch's 1.0. Hydrawise also leads on ratings volume (66K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Hayward Poolwatch's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hydrawise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrawise has 66K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Hayward Poolwatch's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hydrawise's.
Hayward Poolwatch ships an update every 3 months, Hydrawise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hayward Poolwatch | Hydrawise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (66K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | 38.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 66K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayward | Hunter Industries |
Customer experience
Hayward Poolwatch
Hydrawise
Bugs and requests
Hayward Poolwatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hydrawise
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Zones not starting as scheduled
- Incorrect flow rate and water usage data
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to pause/resume programs
- Customizable watering schedules
- Improved reporting and historical data
- Easier manual zone control
In-app purchases
Hayward Poolwatch
No in-app purchases
Hydrawise
No in-app purchases
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