Comparison

OmniLogic vs Phyn

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote pool and spa control
  • Adjust settings
  • Set heater temperatures
  • Control lights
  • Activate water features
  • Manage pH and sanitization
  • Set schedules
  • Receive alerts
Features
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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.

About

Phyn

Monitor your home's water usage, detect leaks with instant alerts, and run diagnostic checks to prevent costly damage. Get proactive warnings for freezing pipes and integrate with smart home devices for voice control.

Highlights
  • Real-time leak alerts
  • Plumbing diagnostic checks
  • Water usage tracking
  • Pre-freeze warnings
  • Smart home integration
  • Remote water shutoff (Phyn Plus)
Features
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Phyn lets you speak the language of water. From the free Phyn app you can understand how much water your family uses and where they are using it the most. Get alerted the minute a leak issue occurs and run diagnostic "Plumbing Checks" to proactively catch tiny leaks before they become big problems. PHYN SMART WATER ASSISTANT Leak alerts: SMS and push notifications alert you at the first sign of a possible issue. Take action by connecting to a HomeAdvisor plumber in minutes through the app. Plumbing Checks: Turn off your water at the main and run Phyn’s Plumbing Check feature. In minutes Phyn will detect pinhole leaks and poor seals in your water system. Water Use Plus: Track and view your water use daily and monthly to get ahead of your water costs, and see how your home compares to others. Over time, Phyn learns your system and communicates your water usage down to each fixture. See every water event in your home so you can teach Phyn about your water use. Pre-Freeze Warnings: Phyn’s patented pressure sensing sees the ice crystals forming in your pipes before they have a chance to freeze and burst, giving you precious time to take action and avoid damage. Smart Home Integrated: Use voice commands to learn about your water use. Phyn works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And with IFTTT you can have Phyn trigger actions with other smart home devices. Manage multiple properties Monitor water use and receive leak alerts for up to 6 properties from one account in the Phyn app. PHYN PLUS SMART WATER ASSISTANT + SHUTOFF Auto and Remote Water Shutoff: After Phyn learns about your home’s water use, it can turn your water off automatically to prevent damage from leaks. You also have the choice to turn your water off yourself via the app, from anywhere. Leak alerts: Phyn constantly monitors your home for leaks and potentially harmful changes in pressure and temperature. As soon as an issue is detected, Phyn sends you SMS and push notifications to tell you what is happening and gives you the power to turn your water off to mitigate water damage. Water Use: Stay ahead of your water bill. Graph views of your monthly, daily and even hourly water use. Water Use Plus: Track and view your water use daily and monthly and see how your home compares to others. Phyn learns about your plumbing system and communicates your water usage to each fixture type (showers, sinks, toilets, etc…). See every water event in your home so you can teach Phyn about your water use. Plumbing Checks: Phyn automatically runs daily diagnostic checks to give you and your plumber insights into your plumbing so that you can ensure that your system is watertight. Smart Home Integrated: Use voice commands to learn about your water use and control your shutoff valve. Phyn works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And with IFTTT you can have Phyn trigger actions with other smart home devices. Manage multiple properties: Monitor water use and receive leak alerts for up to 6 properties from one account in the Phyn app.

Screenshots

OmniLogic4 screens
Phyn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Phyn at free against OmniLogic's free with in-app purchases. OmniLogic's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 52%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for OmniLogic against 4.7 for Phyn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of OmniLogic's written reviews are positive against 52% of Phyn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OmniLogic versus Phyn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmniLogicPhyn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.8K ratings)4.7 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings8.8K — better2.7K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHayward Industries, inc.PHYN LLC

Customer experience

OmniLogic

All ratings8,824 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews507 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.8%

Phyn

All ratings2,660 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral12.0%
Negative35.9%

User reviews

OmniLogic

From 8.8K App Store ratings

What 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

Phyn

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent water leak detection
  • 📊 Detailed water usage monitoring
  • 🔒 Provides peace of mind and home protection
  • 💰 Saves money on insurance and repairs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🔍 Poor water fixture identification
  • 🕰️ Frequent app crashes and login issues
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive automatic water shutoff

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

Phyn

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes on splash screen
  • Inability to clear old notifications
  • Inconsistent water flow/pressure readings
  • Automatic water shutoff issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Export water usage data
  • Customizable water usage alerts
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Improved pressure/temperature monitoring

In-app purchases

None

OmniLogic

No in-app purchases

None

Phyn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OmniLogic free?
OmniLogic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phyn free?
Phyn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OmniLogic or Phyn?
OmniLogic and Phyn are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.8K and 2.7K ratings respectively.
Do OmniLogic or Phyn have ads?
Neither OmniLogic nor Phyn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OmniLogic or Phyn?
OmniLogic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phyn every 3 weeks. Most recently, OmniLogic was updated on September 29, 2026 and Phyn on September 28, 2026.

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