PCS PulseWorx vs Hydrawise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PCS PulseWorx
Control and monitor your UPB home automation system remotely. Manage lighting, dimmers, and keypads directly from your mobile device. Adjust autonomous schedules for your home controller.
- Remote UPB device control
- Real-time device status monitoring
- Tap on/off for room icons
- Dimmable device control panel
- Virtual keypad for physical keypads
- Autonomous scheduler configuration
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PCS PulseWorx is a companion app for the PulseWorx Gateway house controller. Installed in a UPB (Universal Powerline Bus) installation, the PulseWorx Gateway allow access to the installation remotely and once connected to view the status of all UPB devices and control them. Control is by simple “tap on” and “tap off” directly from the room icons display. A long tap on a device icon opens a control panel specifically for that device. For a dimmable device a slider lets you set the level. For a keypad a virtual keypad is in the popup to allow “pushing” a key to carry out the same action as when pressing keys on the physical keypad. Additional, with this app you can adjust the configuration autonomous scheduler in the Gateway and select from one of the four schedule to be active. For a video of how to setup and use the app, see here: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTgfWjN1jVY Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQUaBZK5t3c Since this app works with hardware you must have installed in the UPB installation, see http://www.pcslighting.com/ in the PulseWorx section for information on configuring and purchasing that hardware.
Hydrawise
Optimize your irrigation with intelligent watering schedules based on local weather forecasts. This app helps conserve water while ensuring your landscape stays healthy and vibrant. Manage your irrigation system remotely for ultimate convenience.
- Predictive Watering™
- Local weather insights
- Water savings optimization
- Lush landscape creation
- Remote irrigation management
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Elevate Your Irrigation Experience with Hydrawise! Discover the ultimate in irrigation control with the Hydrawise App. Harness the power of Predictive Watering™, fueled by local weather data, to optimise water usage and enhance your landscape's vitality. Key Features: Predictive Watering: Let advanced algorithms adjust schedules based on local weather forecasts, saving water and promoting a thriving landscape. Improved Local Weather Insights: Dive into weather data with enhanced icons and descriptors that make it easier to understand the forecast's impact on your irrigation schedule. Maximise Water Savings: Hydrawise intelligently adapts watering schedules, conserving water without compromising landscape health. Lush Landscapes: Create an environment of beauty and sustainability by tailoring irrigation to your landscape's unique needs. Stay Connected: Never lose touch with your irrigation system — manage it remotely and with ease. Experience the Future of Irrigation: Hydrawise empowers you to take command of your irrigation system like never before. • Embrace the power of Predictive Watering, seamlessly integrating local weather data to optimise water usage. • Cultivate a landscape that flourishes while saving water and effort. • Stay in touch with your irrigation, from anywhere, anytime. Download the app now and embark on a journey to transform your landscape into a masterpiece of efficiency and beauty!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hydrawise at 67K against PCS PulseWorx's 2. Hydrawise also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). PCS PulseWorx's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hydrawise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrawise has 67K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PCS PulseWorx ships an update every 4 months, Hydrawise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PCS PulseWorx | Hydrawise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (67K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 67K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Powerline Control Systems | Hunter Industries |
Customer experience
PCS PulseWorx
Hydrawise
Bugs and requests
PCS PulseWorx
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hydrawise
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Zones not starting as scheduled
- Incorrect flow rate and water usage data
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to pause/resume programs
- Customizable watering schedules
- Improved reporting and historical data
- Easier manual zone control
In-app purchases
PCS PulseWorx
No in-app purchases
Hydrawise
No in-app purchases
