Comparison

Hayward Pro App vs Smart

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

Head to head
About

Hayward Pro App

This app enables pool professionals to remotely configure and manage Hayward Omni controllers. Save time by accessing and editing pool system settings from anywhere, streamlining installations and service calls.

Highlights
  • Remote configuration of Omni controllers
  • Edit current pool system settings
  • Reboot controllers
  • Enter/exit simple mode
  • Configure from scratch and templates
  • Work from anywhere
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The ProApp is the latest tool from Hayward, designed for pool professionals to support remote configurations and access to Omni controllers. Take back hours each week by working on Omni Controls from anywhere. The ProApp with Remote Configuration allows you to configure from scratch and templates; edit current configurations; reboot controllers and enter/exit simple mode to make pool installation and service more convenient for you. Long gone are the days of standing outside in the blistering heat to setup Omni Controls at a pool pad. The ProApp gives you the freedom to work as you choose from your truck, home, or office. Maximize your response time by servicing additional customers or enjoy more moments with your family. The ProApp is here to help you enhance your business! Note: To maintain all of your current access, you should use the same email id to log into the Pro App that you use to log into your Omnilogic App. Or you can create a new account using your business email. To be able to use your installed/serviced OmniLogics with the ProApp, the App REQUIRES you to upgrade these systems to R5.0 or above. R4.8.0 or above can be upgraded over the air Below R4.8.0 need to be upgraded through USB Apps, MSP FW, and Versions needed to use the ProApp: Pro App – Remote Configuration module R1.X or above Omni Controller R5.X or higher Omni Mobile App 5.X or higher

About

Smart

Features
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Use with SmartCheck water testing strips for a personal pool and hot tub prescription. Download the app here.

Screenshots

Hayward Pro App4 screens
Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hayward Pro App at none against Smart's shown. Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hayward Pro App versus Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHayward Pro AppSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (77 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHayward Industries, inc.Kathi Belcourt

In-app purchases

None

Hayward Pro App

No in-app purchases

None

Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hayward Pro App free?
Hayward Pro App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart free?
Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hayward Pro App or Smart have ads?
Smart shows ads; Hayward Pro App does not.

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