Comparison

OmniLogic vs Intellimote

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

Intellimote

Control your smart TVs and speakers from your phone and watch. Automatically discover devices, manage playback, group speakers, and monitor TV status. Unlock advanced features with a subscription or one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs and speakers
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Playback and volume control
  • Group speaker management
  • Monitor TV playback status
  • Watch app integration
Features
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Intellimote turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a smart remote for compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs and Sony audio devices. Discover devices on your local network, check what is playing, and keep the controls you use most close at hand. SONY BRAVIA DEVICES • Control power, volume, mute, and playback • Browse TV inputs, channels, installed apps, and favorites • Search supported TV content and quickly launch apps or sources • View current playback information and available artwork • Add a compatible TV manually by IP address when discovery is unavailable • Use Digital Crown volume control and quick access from the Intellimote watch complication COMPATIBLE SMART SPEAKERS • Discover compatible Sony audio, HEOS, and MusicCast speakers and AV receivers • Control playback, volume, mute, power, and inputs • Browse supported media sources and presets • Create, inspect, and manage multi-room groups • Check playback status from iPhone or Apple Watch Compatibility and available controls vary by model, firmware, region, and device configuration. Check the supported-device information before purchasing an advanced feature: https://intellimote.app/faq.html#compatibility Some advanced iPhone and Apple Watch features require an Intellimote Pro subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm a purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://intellimote.app/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://intellimote.app/privacy.html Intellimote is an independent third-party app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sony. "SONY" and "BRAVIA" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliates. MusicCast is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. HEOS is a trademark of D+M Group.

Screenshots

OmniLogic4 screens
Intellimote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OmniLogic at 4.7 against Intellimote's 1.9. OmniLogic also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 30%) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Intellimote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OmniLogic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OmniLogic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OmniLogic has 8.8K ratings behind it against 10, 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 30% of Intellimote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OmniLogic ships an update every 3 weeks, Intellimote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OmniLogic versus Intellimote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmniLogicIntellimote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.8K ratings) — better1.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8.8K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB30 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHayward Industries, inc.Dariusz Niklewicz

Customer experience

OmniLogic

All ratings8,824 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews508 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative26.0%

Intellimote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative56.7%

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

Intellimote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OmniLogic

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Intellimote

Subscriptions3
  • Intellimote Pro (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • Intellimote Pro (6 Months)$9.996 Months
  • Intellimote Pro (1 Year)$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock all featuresFree
  • Watch remote for HEOS$5.99
  • Watch remote for MusicCast$5.99
Show 3 more
  • Bravia Remote (iPhone + Watch)$6.99
  • Advanced remote for Bravia TV$19.99
  • Watch remote for BRAVIA$19.99

Questions

Is OmniLogic free?
OmniLogic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intellimote free?
Intellimote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OmniLogic or Intellimote?
OmniLogic is rated higher. OmniLogic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Intellimote averages 1.9 from 10 ratings.
Do OmniLogic or Intellimote have ads?
Neither OmniLogic nor Intellimote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OmniLogic or Intellimote?
OmniLogic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Intellimote every 2 months. Most recently, OmniLogic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Intellimote on October 20, 2026.

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