CellGate Mobile Connect vs VS Pump Hayward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CellGate Mobile Connect
Control property access remotely with an advanced system. Manage who enters and when, customize access codes, and receive real-time alerts with photos. Monitor gates 24/7 from any location via your mobile device.
- Remote gate control
- Customizable access codes
- Historical activity logs
- Photo notifications
- Real-time alerts (text, email, voice)
- Works with manual/automatic gates
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Notice: You NEED an account with CellGate before you can use this application. This Application is designed and intended for the sole use by CellGate Access Control and Monitoring Subscribers. The CellGate Access Control and Monitoring system lets you control who enters your property and when—from any location, at any time. By simply logging in to your online CellGate account, you can create and customize an unlimited number of access codes and maintain a detailed historical record of all gate activity, including photos. Our solar- and AC-powered system packages contain everything you need for remotely controlling automatic and manual gates, and the system's camera options help ensure you receive photos of all gate activity directly to your mobile phone. Built specifically for use with cellular networks and the internet, the CellGate system allows you to monitor and control access to your property 24 hours a day, directly from your mobile phone or any internet connection. No matter where in the world you happen to be, when a visitor arrives you will receive text, email or voice alerts to your cell phone. Then simply send an open command to any gate anywhere in the U.S. Working with manual or automatic gates and powered by solar or AC, the CellGate system can operate in a variety of environments such as Farms and Ranches, Oil and Gas Sites, Residences, Deer Leases and Self-Storage Facilities. Exotic/Wild Game Traps are also controlled and monitored by CellGate with the added option to disable motion triggered image messages after the trap has been closed.
VS Pump Hayward
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CellGate Mobile Connect at every 5 weeks 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 · 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.
CellGate Mobile Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, VS Pump Hayward every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CellGate Mobile Connect | VS Pump Hayward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (453 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 453 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gouldin Technologies LLC | Hayward |
Bugs and requests
CellGate Mobile Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inconsistent gate opening/closing
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- Notifications and call functionality not reliable
Requested features
4 requests- Add Siri and Shortcuts support
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay
- Improve multi-gate/property management
- Implement dark mode and accessibility options
VS Pump Hayward
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CellGate Mobile Connect
No in-app purchases
VS Pump Hayward
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CellGate Mobile Connect free?
Is VS Pump Hayward free?
Do CellGate Mobile Connect or VS Pump Hayward have ads?
Which is updated more often, CellGate Mobile Connect or VS Pump Hayward?
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