Comparison

OmniLogic vs GetPhotoSphere

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

GetPhotoSphere

This app automates photo and video backup, storage, and management, working with a dedicated device. It allows remote access, sharing, and supports multiple users with independent accounts. Features include duplicate photo removal and file encryption for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Automated photo and video backup
  • Remote access to stored data
  • Effortless sharing of files and albums
  • Multi-user support with independent accounts
  • Automatic duplicate photo removal
  • File and folder encryption
Features
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PhotoSphere is the next generation of photo stick with automated backup, storage, and management. Our iOS app is designed to work seamlessly with the PhotoSphere device, offering you an unparalleled experience in safeguarding your most precious memories and important files. Automated Backup – Automatically back up your photos and videos, from anywhere. Also backs up your contacts. Access from Any Location- Despite being a localized storage device, PhotoSphere offers remarkable flexibility through its remote access capabilities. Whether you are in the confines of your home or on a remote expedition, you can access your stored data as long as an internet connection is available. Share Your Photos, Albums, or Files with Others - PhotoSphere allows users to effortlessly share individual files, folders, or customized albums. Multi-user Support - PhotoSphere provides an option to invite other individuals to create their own account on your PhotoSphere device. Each invited user can back up their devices, manage their digital assets, and utilize the entire array of features independently, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of their data. Duplicate Photo Removal - Redundant photos often clutter storage spaces without the user being aware of them. The application is designed to automatically identify and remove exact duplicate photos across all device backups, optimizing storage use. File and Folder Encryption -PhotoSphere offers the option to encrypt specific files or entire folders.

Screenshots

OmniLogic4 screens
GetPhotoSphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

OmniLogic and GetPhotoSphere both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of OmniLogic's written reviews are positive against 0% of GetPhotoSphere's. OmniLogic also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 24). GetPhotoSphere's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.6 for GetPhotoSphere. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OmniLogic has 8.8K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of OmniLogic's written reviews are positive against 0% of GetPhotoSphere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OmniLogic ships an update every 3 weeks, GetPhotoSphere daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OmniLogic versus GetPhotoSphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmniLogicGetPhotoSphere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.8K ratings) — better4.6 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8.8K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB375 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHayward Industries, inc.RaWerks, Inc.

Customer experience

OmniLogic

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

GetPhotoSphere

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

GetPhotoSphere

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OmniLogic

No in-app purchases

None

GetPhotoSphere

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OmniLogic free?
OmniLogic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GetPhotoSphere free?
GetPhotoSphere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OmniLogic or GetPhotoSphere?
OmniLogic is rated higher. OmniLogic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while GetPhotoSphere averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.
Do OmniLogic or GetPhotoSphere have ads?
Neither OmniLogic nor GetPhotoSphere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OmniLogic or GetPhotoSphere?
OmniLogic ships an update every 3 weeks, and GetPhotoSphere daily. Most recently, OmniLogic was updated on October 30, 2026 and GetPhotoSphere on October 24, 2026.

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