OmniLogic vs Alert 360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OmniLogic
Control your Hayward OmniLogic Pool Controller remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Manage all pool, spa, and backyard functions, including settings, heating, lighting, water features, and schedules, from anywhere. Optimize energy use and reduce costs with comprehensive control.
- Remote pool and spa control
- Adjust settings
- Set heater temperatures
- Control lights
- Activate water features
- Manage pH and sanitization
- Set schedules
- Receive alerts
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This Hayward OmniLogic mobile application allows you to conveniently manage your Hayward OmniLogic Pool Controller from your iPhone or iPad. To use the app, you must create a user account at www.haywardomnilogic.com and the OmniLogic Pool Controller must be connected to your home router either wirelessly or using Ethernet cable. The OmniLogic communicates with your iPhone or iPad to allow you to control all of your pool, spa and backyard managed functions while home or on the road. Anything you can do from your pool controller, you can now do from your phone or tablet. Adjust settings, set heater temperatures, turn lights on and off, activate water features, manage pH and sanitization, set schedules, receive alerts and much more! Conserve energy and reduce operating costs by having complete control of your backyard while home or away.
Alert 360
Monitor and control your home or business remotely in real-time. Receive instant alerts for various events and manage security, video, energy, and automation from your smart device.
- Real-time monitoring and control
- Interactive security system
- Video monitoring
- Energy management
- Automation solutions
- Customizable alerts
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With an Alert 360 security system, you can monitor and control your home or business in real-time and from anywhere - from your smart phone or device including the Apple Watch (on ios). Alert 360's interactive security, video monitoring, energy management, and automation solutions give you instant awareness and remote control for the places you care about most. Receive real-time e-mail or text alerts for selected events like system being armed/disarmed or non-alarm events such as liquor or gun cabinets being opened, kids coming home from school, water or temperature alerts. Note: This app requires a compatible Alert 360 system and an active service plan. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. Visit www.centralsecuritygroup.com for more information. Remote Features: -Know what's happening at your home or business -Arm or disarm your security system -Watch live video, recorded clips or stored video -Turn lights on or off -Lock or unlock doors -View images captured by Alert 360 image sensors when installed -Raise or lower garage doors -Utilize geoservices to operate system based on location -And much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OmniLogic at 68% against Alert 360's 26%. OmniLogic also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Alert 360's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.
OmniLogic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OmniLogic has 8.8K ratings behind it against 625, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of OmniLogic's written reviews are positive against 26% of Alert 360's.
OmniLogic ships an update every 3 weeks, Alert 360 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OmniLogic | Alert 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.8K ratings) — better | 4.1 (625 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews — better | 26.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K — better | 625 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 370 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayward Industries, inc. | Alert 360 |
Customer experience
OmniLogic
Alert 360
User reviews
OmniLogic
From 8.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Comprehensive pool management
- 👍 Helpful notifications
- 👍 Reliable system operation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior
- 🐛 Inaccurate status reporting
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💡 Limited customization options
Alert 360
From 625 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure system
- 👍 Organized and informative
- 🚀 Convenient remote access
- 👍 Great customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Slow response times
- 🐛 Inaccurate sensor readings
- 🔒 Predatory contract terms
Bugs and requests
OmniLogic
Reported bugs
5 issues- App frequently logs user out
- Pump and heater status not syncing
- Lighting colors not matching app selection
- Schedules not working as expected
- Constant need to reconnect to router
Requested features
5 requests- Sunrise/sunset scheduling for lights
- Remote firmware updates
- More color and lighting customization
- Push notifications for system alerts
- Ability to reboot system remotely
Alert 360
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Garage door controls not functioning
- Inconsistent camera feed quality
- Sensor status not updating properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add panic button feature
- Improve video clip management
- Integrate with voice assistants
- Provide in-app billing and account management
- Enhance sensor bypass options
In-app purchases
OmniLogic
No in-app purchases
Alert 360
No in-app purchases








