# Hydrawise Irrigation — WiFi Irrigation from Hunter > Remote WiFi irrigation system control for Hunter sprinklers. (iPhone/iPad app by Caterra Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise-irrigation/id490594689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Caterra Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/490594692) - Category: Lifestyle, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 2.50/5 from 431 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 76 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Turkish - Released: 2012-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise-irrigation/id490594689/reviews.md ## What is Hydrawise Irrigation? Control your Hunter irrigation system(s) remotely using this app or using a web browser from anywhere in the world (note: internet access required). The app allows for - • Control of multiple Hydrawise/Hunter irrigation controllers • Landscape and irrigation contractor management • Manually start, stop (or suspend) individual irrigation zones • Configure watering schedules and zones • Configure flow, rain and soil moisture sensors • View watering and rainfall reports • View watering schedules and history • View forecast and current weather conditions • Attach images to each of your irrigation zones This app requires a valid account at http://hydrawise.com. An account is free. To actually turn your sprinklers on or off remotely a Hydrawise-Ready Hunter irrigation controller is required - this can be purchased from your local Hunter distributor. With a Hunter HC Irrigation Controller you can - • Save water by automatically adjust watering schedules based on local weather conditions • Control the system from anywhere in the world using your web browser or iPhone app • Water more when it is hot, water less when it is cold or has rained • Get reports on watering history, rainfall and temperatures • Manage multiple irrigation controllers from the one account ## Key features - Remote irrigation system control - Manage multiple controllers - Configure watering schedules and zones - Weather-based watering adjustments - View watering and rainfall reports - Sensor configuration (flow, rain, soil moisture) ## What do users think of Hydrawise Irrigation? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Remote control of sprinkler system from phone - ⚡ Easy setup and installation process - 📊 Weather integration for smart watering - 🔄 Reliable scheduled watering when working - 👍 Intuitive for some users with technical background - 💾 Good data logging capabilities - 🌐 Multi-controller management support **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues with controller - 😤 Non-intuitive and confusing user interface - ⚠️ Poor customer support responsiveness - 🔐 Login issues and session management problems - 📱 App feels like web wrapper, not native mobile app - 📊 Useless and poorly designed charts/graphs - 🎯 Small touch targets and difficult controls - ⏱️ Cumbersome dial interface for setting times - 🔄 Inconsistent app performance and crashes - 📡 WiFi connectivity and syncing problems - ❌ Missing critical features for basic operations - 🖥️ Outdated Windows 98-style interface design - 🌧️ Inaccurate weather data and forecasting - 🔧 Accessibility issues for visually impaired users **Commonly reported bugs** - App fails to recognize Apple security keys during login - Controller serial number already set error preventing reconnection - Zone suspension end date defaults back to current date - Weather station data not auto-updating - Manual watering interferes with program start times - Overlapping program schedules not prevented - App locks on certain screens requiring force quit - Download to Excel feature doesn't work - False solenoid alarm readings with multiple relays - Rain sensor false triggers based on forecast - App freezes when editing zones - Login requires re-entry every session - Inconsistent WiFi connection status reporting - App crashes and requires reinstall to function - Zone watering times not matching programmed settings - Multiple solenoid activation when only one should run - App won't load after iOS library migration - Delayed or missing error notifications - Controller shows strong WiFi but app says disconnected **Most requested features** - Simple toggle to turn system on/off for season - Ability to pause system without restart date requirement - Program-wide watering percentage adjustment slider - Interval-based scheduling (skip 2, 3, 5 days, etc.) - End date option for seasonal programs - Stop entire program feature (not just individual zones) - Basic mode vs advanced mode toggle - Numeric time input instead of dial interface - Ability to suspend upcoming waterings from schedule view - Multiple run lengths per zone per program - Zone icons visible in remote control tab - Better weather station accuracy and local forecasting - Download data to Excel functionality - Push notifications and badge alerts for errors - Remember user preferences between sessions - Improved accessibility for screen readers - Copy zones and schedules feature - Clearer indication of zone/program status - Better error messaging and troubleshooting guidance ## Recent user reviews (10 of 60) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise-irrigation/id490594689/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Could not log in and poor customer support *2023-11-05* I changed cell phones and when I tried to log in again it wouldn’t allow me because I had added a physical security key to my Apple account, and their implementation of Sign in with Apple is not using native iOS APIs for it so doesn’t detect my key. When I contacted customer support asking for them to improve this and/or provide a workaround like migrating off an Apple account, they told me to call instead of providing a solution or telling me there is none. I don’t want to call them. I don’t want them to have my phone number. I replied kindly asking for online support only to be ghosted. In the end, I had to take matters into my own hands and remove momentarily my security keys to allow the app to log me in. ### 1/5 — Website crammed into an app *2023-11-03* You can tell they did not invest at all in any mobile app developers. The app is just a website squashed into an app shell. The controls are absolutely terrible. Touch targets too small. Byzantine workflows. Nothing works like a mobile app should. Charts are useless garbage, not a single one presents any useful data. The bar charts all have overlapping bars that obscure what little data is present. And plenty of features lead into dead ends that require force-quitting the app because it's a website designed for you to use the browser's back button to get out of it... but instead it just locks you into that screen and you can't get out. Hunter's penny-pinching CxO office should be ashamed. Would they put out a new controller without hiring an EE, ME, etc to work on it? Absolutely not. Yet they believe they can push out a shovelware app to save money on app developers? Avoid this product if possible. Ask your sprinkler installer if they offer a non-Hydrawise controller. Whatever it takes to avoid this pile of absolute garbage. ### 1/5 — Million miles away from being a mature app. *2023-09-18* There are ton of issues with app and the remote access of hunter irrigation in general. 1. Wand constantly disconnects and the button on wand does not work until I restart the system. It is definitely not a weak network because I have a repeater in my garage and very close to the console. What’s the point of spending 100 bucks and still you cannot control irrigation remotely? 2. They just complicated very basic things. When you turn on a zone, it should either turn on or not. It is as simple as that. Instead if controller is not working, it throws a prompt and yet still shows that zone is running and your reports are all messed up. If the app already knows that controller is not responding, why even show animation that zone is running and record false metrics? I would recommend investing in Rachio system available in costco instead of investing in this Hunter wand with Hydrawise app. I haven’t used Rachio but user reviews are very good ### 4/5 — Works well for me *2023-09-17* Overall the app works well and is reliable for my 6-zone system. I do agree that the design could be simpler. Only complaint is that if you have multiple programs (ie seasonal adjustments), it only allows for a start date (month and day); not an end date. So programs end up overlapping. The only viable option is to use the “grow in” option which gives you the ability to set a start and end date, but because it requires a year, you have to reprogram it every year. ### 1/5 — Not intuitive *2023-08-05* This app should be simple. Like setting up a thermostat. You should be able to turn each zone up manually and set the duration. And you should be able to schedule the zones to come on at a certain day and time each week for a specified duration. Instead it is very difficult to perform these easy tasks. Both the app and the documentation are geared toward contractors. There are highlighted icons for multi-site use while there is no icon to schedule the sprinkler to go on and off at your house. Also both the controller and app indicate that the internet connection is good when in fact it isn’t. The opposite is also true. Then when you try to contact customer service they complain that too many people need help. Well duh - create an app that makes sense. ### 1/5 — Keeps getting worse! *2023-06-26* And the app developers do not listen. Are you deaf? Can you read? Each “upgrade” to the app is meant to make it look fancier and more advanced, but you’re crippling its efficiency. The idiotic dial you have to “turn” to set your minutes is stupid and you can never just land on the time you want without tinkering with it. This is especially fun when you have 12 zones. And now, the newest feature— a pop-up that must be cleared when you’re stacking custom watering zones. That’s super helpful! I mean, is the goal to have it take 95 steps to turn the water on? What are you thinking?!?! Why don’t you go look at some other apps that people actually like and implement some of their basic ideas. It’s now easier to use the Hunter control head than the app. And that’s just sad and unnecessary. ### 4/5 — Much better than Manual Controllers but needs some additional options for optimal control *2023-06-08* Works well as long as your controller has stable wifi. It saves so much time adjusting schedules, testing zones and heads, and you can do it from palm of your hand. I would like to see 1 thing in particular added to the app that already exists in standard irrigation controllers: The ability to adjust an entire program to run each zone by a % more or less. I adjust run times and check my irrigation system almost daily. Some nights if I feel I need to run irrigation but not the full time on each zone. It would be so nice to just move a slider to, for example, 50% so all my zones run but just for half of the time that night. Or mid summer, when a heat wave is coming through, instead of changing each of my 29 zones run time, just move the slider over to 120%. I know there already is a similar option to adjust the % run time by month but I want the option to be able to adjust it for the whole program on a daily basis if needed ### 5/5 — This is a great app *2023-05-28* When I started using this app (May, 2023), it was rated 2 1/2 stars. I don’t understand why others have rated it so poorly. It is a great app. Very intuitive, easy interface, easy set up and it works great. I love this app and it has made managing my sprinkler system so much easier. I highly recommend it. As an aside, I upgraded my hunter controller from no Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi and it was incredibly easy, too. Total cost was around $150 for the new panel in it. Installed effortlessly in about 12 minutes. I got everything to run the first time with no hassles. ### 2/5 — Still awful *2023-05-20* I’ve been using this app for a second season now and I’m appalled by the lack of any significant improvement to this barely functional software. Hunter is a very successful company! Why can’t you hire an IT team that can write an app that doesn’t look like Windows ‘98? Seriously, the graphs are a joke, the download functions don’t work, and the user interface is bush league. Hunter should fire the developers of this app and start fresh. I know a guy, msg me if you need a professional. I’m sad that I’m married to thousands of dollars worth of equipment and this is the software I have to control it. Please do something better, please! The data is all there, you just need to present it in a clean, concise, and functional UI. ### 1/5 — Continuously needs a factory reset *2023-04-17* The app is poorly designed. Every few weeks I loose connection to the controller and cannot reset it due to a software error stating that the controller serial number is already set up. The option to email the owner (me) to add a new user doesn’t work. To fix it I have to create a new fake controller so I can delete the old controller then delete and reinstall the app in order to get it to launch the startup wizard. In the process I loose all of my data. Hydrawise tells me I need to contact the irrigation company that installed it. The irrigation company tells me it’s not their problem and that I should call Hydrawise. ## Frequently asked questions about Hydrawise Irrigation ### What does the Hydrawise Irrigation app do? This app allows you to remotely control your Hunter irrigation system from anywhere in the world via a web browser or your iPhone. You can manage multiple controllers, start/stop zones, configure schedules, and monitor watering reports. ### What are the key features of the app? Key features include remote control of multiple Hydrawise/Hunter irrigation controllers, manual zone control, configurable watering schedules and zones, sensor configuration, and detailed watering and rainfall reports. It also provides weather forecasts and current conditions. ### Is the Hydrawise Irrigation app free to use? Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. However, to control your sprinklers remotely, you will need a Hydrawise account (which is free) and a Hydrawise-Ready Hunter irrigation controller, which must be purchased separately. ### What devices is the Hydrawise Irrigation app compatible with? The app is designed for iPhone and can be used in conjunction with a web browser for remote control. It requires internet access to function. You will also need a compatible Hydrawise-Ready Hunter irrigation controller. ### How can this app help save water? The app helps save water by allowing you to automatically adjust watering schedules based on local weather conditions. It can water more when it's hot and less when it's cold or has rained, ensuring your landscape receives the right amount of water without waste. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.0.115 — 2023-11-13 Fixed an issue with configuring WAND via SAP (Soft AP) mode ### 10.0.112 — 2023-11-02 Fixed an issue with configuring WAND via SAP (Soft AP) mode ### 10.0.111 — 2023-10-27 Update to Bluetooth ### 10.0.110 — 2023-10-10 Fixed an issue with configuring WAND via SAP (Soft AP) mode ### 10.0.109 — 2023-09-26 Small bug fixes ## Apps similar to Hydrawise Irrigation | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [eero wifi system](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eero-wifi-system/id1023499075) | 4.8 (188,215) | Free | Lifestyle | | [PowerView](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerview/id1009384826) | 4.4 (2,374) | Free | Lifestyle | | [B-hyve](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939) | 4.7 (294,368) | Free | Lifestyle | | [TownSq Community](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsq-community/id945419466) | 4.7 (11,190) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Color Portfolio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-portfolio/id1490161691) | 4.5 (10,885) | Free | Lifestyle | | [DoorBird](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doorbird/id898756315) | 4.5 (27,954) | Free | Lifestyle | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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