# OmniLogic vs Ghost Controls

The clearest difference is rating: OmniLogic at 4.7 against Ghost Controls's 2.9. OmniLogic also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Ghost Controls's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OmniLogic has 8.8K ratings behind it against 26, 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 33% of Ghost Controls's.

OmniLogic ships an update every 3 weeks, Ghost Controls every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmniLogic | Ghost Controls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnilogic/id796282158/reviews)** | [2.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hayward Industries, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/712555313) | [Assemblabs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456463153) |

## What reviewers say

### OmniLogic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnilogic/id796282158)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Comprehensive pool management
- 👍 Helpful notifications
- 👍 Reliable system operation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior
- 🐛 Inaccurate status reporting
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💡 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Sunrise/sunset scheduling for lights
- Remote firmware updates
- More color and lighting customization
- Push notifications for system alerts
- Ability to reboot system remotely


### Ghost Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177)

Control your automatic gate opener remotely. Open, close, check status, and receive alerts. Schedule gate activity and grant access to others. Requires a compatible control board and the AXMC-R module.

**Highlights:** Remote gate open/close, Gate status monitoring, Open/close alerts, Customizable schedules, Grant remote access, Diagnostic data sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmniLogic free?

OmniLogic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost Controls free?

Ghost Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OmniLogic or Ghost Controls?

OmniLogic is rated higher. OmniLogic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Ghost Controls averages 2.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do OmniLogic or Ghost Controls have ads?

Neither OmniLogic nor Ghost Controls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OmniLogic or Ghost Controls?

OmniLogic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ghost Controls every 8 months. Most recently, OmniLogic was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ghost Controls on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*