OmniLogic vs Swamcam
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.
Swamcam
This app enhances a pool safety system by using AI to detect humans in the water and alert users. It offers live video, two-way audio, and remote control capabilities for enhanced child safety around pools.
- AI human detection
- Live video feed
- Two-way audio communication
- Remote arm/disarm
- Loud siren alerts
- Apple Watch interface
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Companion app for SwamCam Drowning Prevention Camera System. Utilizing a camera, wifi repeater/alarm combination and a keypad, SwamCam is designed to prevent drownings before they occur. Every year there are an average of 400 pool-or-spa-related fatal drownings involving children younger than 15 years of age nationwide! Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death for young children-mostly due to falling into a pool or being left alone in a bathtub [NSC]. According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional death worldwide. The SwamCam Pool Alarm camera is the most advanced and comprehensive product available to assist in drowning prevention. When armed, it uses AI to constantly scan the pool area for human detection. FEATURES Advanced child detection algorithm Automatic re-arm setting in case you forget Built-in Wi-Fi repeater to extend Wi-Fi signal to pool for SwamCam and all other devices Keypad to arm/disarm the system Enables live video feed to remotely monitor pool Smartphone App allows for two-way audio and one-way video communication Loud siren alerts the entire household Quick and easy installation Weather resistant design for outdoor usage Live US-based customer support NEW Apple Watch App interface; Arm/Disarm and mute the alarm from your Apple Watch The most advanced drowning prevention system, always powered on for surveillance of the pool area. Alerts Inside, outside and remote Sounds alarm without Wi-Fi! One Touch Emergency Dial on Live view Two-Way Communication Weatherproof System Control with Your Smart Phone Extra wide field of view Requires 115-volt outlet for power Privacy Policy:https://theswamcam.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service:https://theswamcam.com/terms-of-use End - User License Agreement:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OmniLogic at 4.7 against Swamcam's 3.8. OmniLogic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 10). Swamcam's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Swamcam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OmniLogic asks for nothing beyond the download.
OmniLogic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. 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 63% of Swamcam's.
OmniLogic ships an update every 3 weeks, Swamcam weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OmniLogic | Swamcam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.8K ratings) — better | 3.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews — better | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayward Industries, inc. | Swamcam, LLC |
Customer experience
OmniLogic
Swamcam
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
Swamcam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OmniLogic
No in-app purchases
Swamcam
- Monthly membership$3.99
- One year membership$39.99








