# Frame Timer vs Hydrawise

The clearest difference is price: Hydrawise at Free against Frame Timer's $0.99. Hydrawise also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Frame Timer's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hydrawise is free to download; Frame Timer costs $0.99 up front. Frame Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hydrawise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hydrawise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrawise has 65K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Frame Timer's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hydrawise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Frame Timer ships an update every 2 months, Hydrawise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frame Timer | Hydrawise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-timer/id1023278352/reviews) | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise/id1618847331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rybel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/847990414) | [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127) |

## What reviewers say

### Frame Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-timer/id1023278352)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Analyze slow-motion videos frame by frame with precise timestamps up to 1/100th of a second. View audio waveforms and use keyframes to automatically calculate event durations for detailed timing.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame analysis, 1/100th second timestamp accuracy, Slow-motion video support, Audio waveform visualization, Automatic event duration calculation, Keyframe functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hydrawise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise/id1618847331)

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.

**Highlights:** Predictive Watering™, Local weather insights, Water savings optimization, Lush landscape creation, Remote irrigation management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Improved performance
- 💡 Useful features like weather-based watering
- 🔒 Secure system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 👎 Confusing user interface
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access certain features
- 📉 Lack of important functionality from previous app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Zones not starting as scheduled
- Incorrect flow rate and water usage data

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume programs
- Customizable watering schedules
- Improved reporting and historical data
- Easier manual zone control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frame Timer free?

Frame Timer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Hydrawise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Frame Timer or Hydrawise?

Hydrawise is rated higher. Frame Timer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Hydrawise averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.

### Do Frame Timer or Hydrawise have ads?

Neither Frame Timer nor Hydrawise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Frame Timer or Hydrawise?

Frame Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Hydrawise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Frame Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Hydrawise on October 13, 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.*