Comparison

Nautilus Remote 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

Nautilus Remote

Control your Korg Nautilus synthesizer remotely using MIDI SysEx commands. Enhance studio or live setups with touchscreen haptics and a helpful second screen for editing, though it doesn't replace the original interface.

Highlights
  • Remote MIDI SysEx control
  • Korg Nautilus workstation support
  • Studio and live use
  • Touchscreen haptics
  • Second screen for editing
  • Covers relevant control pages
Features
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The Nautilus Remote offers remote control via MIDI (SysEx) of the Korg Nautilus workstation. Use it as a complementary control in studio or live situations where the original screen is not in reach, not visible enough or simply does not provide the haptics of an iPad touchscreen. The app covers a set of relevant pages to support you in a range of situations and serves as a helpful second screen even when it comes to in-depth editing, however it does not replace the Nautilus interface.

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

VS Pump Hayward3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VS Pump Hayward at Free against Nautilus Remote's $21.99. VS Pump Hayward also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Nautilus Remote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

VS Pump Hayward is free to download; Nautilus Remote costs $21.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nautilus Remote ships an update weekly, VS Pump Hayward every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nautilus Remote versus VS Pump Hayward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNautilus RemoteVS Pump Hayward
Price$21.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LuscherHayward

In-app purchases

None

Nautilus Remote

No in-app purchases

None

VS Pump Hayward

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nautilus Remote free?
Nautilus Remote costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VS Pump Hayward free?
VS Pump Hayward is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nautilus Remote or VS Pump Hayward have ads?
Neither Nautilus Remote nor VS Pump Hayward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nautilus Remote or VS Pump Hayward?
Nautilus Remote ships an update weekly, and VS Pump Hayward every 7 months. Most recently, Nautilus Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and VS Pump Hayward on September 30, 2026.

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