Comparison

GSM Control vs EDEN Water Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GSM Control

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This alarm system embodies modern industrial design in a user-friendly, wire-free home security package. This alarm system is GSM-based (requires a SIM card) and suitable for any DIY home improvement project, ensuring you and your family have that extra peace of mind without monthly monitoring fees. The App is totally free. Once paired to your control panel, you can easily manage and interact with the entire system – such as arm, disarm, set exit/entry delays, add/remove/rename accessories, play user-definable onsite recordings and engage in two-way audio – directly on your smartphone anywhere, anytime. What this alarm system can do for your home or small shop/SOHO: l You can add up to 50 wireless sensors and accessories based on your needs. Those sensors and accessories allow for intrusion, flood, smoke and gas detection. l You can set exit and entry delays as you wish, so you and your family can go out and come back home at your own pace, without having to fumble around in your pocket for your mobile phone or remote control, to arm or disarm your alarm system. l Pre-set routines can be entered so that your alarm system will automatically guard your small shop or welcome you home right on the dot. Specific delays for specific zones are also possible. l Siren duration and volume can be adjusted per your need, with the maximum volume at 90 decibels. l Multiple users and smartphones can be enabled to control and interact with one single alarm system once paired. You can take turns watching over your property and loved ones back home.

About

EDEN Water Timer

Control your garden's watering schedule wirelessly via Bluetooth using your smartphone or tablet. Program watering days, frequency, and duration with intuitive on-screen cues. Manage multiple timers and set custom watering cycles for efficient garden care.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth programming
  • Smartphone/tablet control
  • Customizable watering schedules
  • Multiple timer management
  • Water delay function
  • Manual override at faucet
  • Four-zone watering support
Features
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This water timer can be programmed wirelessly via Bluetooth, allow you to use your smart phone or tablet to control all the programming and interface functions on your tap timers or irrigation controllers. The app has easy-to-follow cues that are displayed on your smartphone to guide you through the process. You can be set to water on any or all days of the week, from 10 times or more per day, with a duration ranging from one minute to 12 hours in one-minute increments. A water-delay setting lets you postpone your irrigation cycle without losing your preset program. You can also manually control the settings right at the faucet, without using the app. You can even manage multiple timers from the same app. These tap timers will automatically water sequentially once they are programmed, via your smartphone or tablet. No need to open the user’s guide to figure which buttons to push. The App is highly intuitive and programming is simple. Features: -Smart Bluetooth® garden timer range up to 10m -Change the method of watering your garden more efficiently -With four zone timer allowing you to water four different areas from the same faucet. Each zone can be programmed with different start times. (Single and two zone timers follow this same guide) -You can replace the valve’s photo and name to easily distinguish between them, where you want to water -Easy to install application and simple to operate. The timer is constructed using the latest weather and UV-resistant ABS material housing and requires 4 x AA (1.5v) alkaline batteries (not included) -Works with water pressure from 10 to 120 psi Manual settings from the app is simple task (Manual watering in 1 minute increments up to 360 minutes) -Enables you to control your garden’s watering schedule from your smart phone or tablet remotely -No need to open the user’s guide to figure which buttons to push. The App is highly intuitive and programming is simple -Manage one to many controller from a single app with the ability to name each controller, capture an image or uploaded from your gallery -Daily , weekly and cyclical programming -Eco function creates a pause in the watering cycle which provides absorption time for the soil It can also prevent water run-off Timer Spec: Range: 30 ft (10 m) without interference Pressure Operating: 10 – 120 PSI Temperature Operating: 32-110F (0-45C) For outdoor use with cold water only Not for use with household appliances

Screenshots

GSM Control4 screens
EDEN Water Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EDEN Water Timer at every 3 weeks against GSM Control's every 17 months. GSM Control's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSM Control ships an update every 17 months, EDEN Water Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GSM Control versus EDEN Water Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSM ControlEDEN Water Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.8 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuango Security Technology Corporationyuanmei

In-app purchases

None

GSM Control

No in-app purchases

None

EDEN Water Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GSM Control free?
GSM Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EDEN Water Timer free?
EDEN Water Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GSM Control or EDEN Water Timer have ads?
Neither GSM Control nor EDEN Water Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSM Control or EDEN Water Timer?
GSM Control ships an update every 17 months, and EDEN Water Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, GSM Control was updated on May 16, 2026 and EDEN Water Timer on September 10, 2026.

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