Comparison

RGP vs VS Pump Hayward

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

Head to head
About

RGP

Features
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Easily connect and setup via bluetooth any device that supports de RGP protocol. The app is optimized to achieve the best possible performance while using the protocol and to show the user a fully functional graphical interface. The end result is a fast and intuitive app that allows to easily set up any configuration parameter. RGP supports all kind of user input controls: Text input, value range picker, date picker, list, vector graphics and much more.

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

RGP3 screens
VS Pump Hayward3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RGP at every 2 months against VS Pump Hayward's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RGP ships an update every 2 months, VS Pump Hayward every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
RGP versus VS Pump Hayward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRGPVS Pump Hayward
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months โ€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppex Factory S.LHayward

In-app purchases

None

RGP

No in-app purchases

None

VS Pump Hayward

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RGP free?
RGP 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 RGP or VS Pump Hayward have ads?
Neither RGP nor VS Pump Hayward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RGP or VS Pump Hayward?
RGP ships an update every 2 months, and VS Pump Hayward every 7 months. Most recently, RGP was updated on September 14, 2026 and VS Pump Hayward on September 12, 2026.

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