ScreenLogic Connect vs Hayward Pro App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScreenLogic Connect
Control your pool and spa from your Apple devices or via Alexa. Manage your pool and spa system locally or remotely over the internet. Features a live demo to explore its capabilities.
- Pool and spa control
- Remote internet access
- Local Wi-Fi network control
- Alexa voice control
- Live demo available
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Pentair's ScreenLogic Connect is a convenient interface for your pool and spa, designed specifically for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple Watch. You can now also use our Alexa Skill to control your EasyTouch or IntelliTouch system. Control your pool and spa from a local Wi-Fi network, or control remotely over the Internet. Download this free app and check out the new interface on our live demo! Pentair customers with IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, and EasyTouch PL4/PSL4 pool/spa control systems that want to use their iPhone/iPad/iPod touch or Echo devices must purchase the ScreenLogic interface kit (PN 522104) available from your local pool equipment retailer. Please make sure to download and apply the latest protocol adapter firmware (version 736). Please visit www.pentairpool.com and navigate to Support \ Tools \ Software to download the update utility.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hayward Pro App at 82% against ScreenLogic Connect's 21%. Hayward Pro App also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.1). ScreenLogic Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (360 vs 77). 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.
Hayward Pro App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 360 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of ScreenLogic Connect's written reviews are positive against 82% of Hayward Pro App's.
ScreenLogic Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, Hayward Pro App every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScreenLogic Connect | Hayward Pro App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (360 ratings) | 4.9 (77 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 360 — better | 77 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc | Hayward Industries, inc. |
Customer experience
ScreenLogic Connect
Hayward Pro App
Bugs and requests
ScreenLogic Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unreliable local and remote connections
- Temperature and heating controls not functioning properly
- Schedules not executing as programmed
- Lighting controls not responding as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable lighting options
- Improved scheduling flexibility
- Seamless integration with smart home platforms
- Detailed usage history and analytics
Hayward Pro App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ScreenLogic Connect
No in-app purchases
Hayward Pro App
No in-app purchases
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