Comparison

Auth0 Guardian vs Hydrawise

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

Head to head
About

Auth0 Guardian

This app provides multi-factor authentication by sending push notifications to your device for easy approval or denial of account access. It can also generate one-time passwords for secure logins.

Highlights
  • Push notification authentication
  • Allow/deny account access
  • One-time password generation
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Secure login
Features
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Auth0 Guardian is a mobile app that can deliver push notifications to a user’s pre-registered device (typically a mobile phone or tablet) from which a user can immediately allow or deny account access via the press of a button. It can also generate one-time passwords if that is preferred. Note for developers: Auth0 Guardian is one of the multi factor authentication options that can be used within the Auth0 identity platform (https://auth0.com). You can enable it with a single switch. You don’t have to change your apps to start supporting multi factor authentication.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

Screenshots

Auth0 Guardian4 screens
Hydrawise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hydrawise at 4.7 against Auth0 Guardian's 2.4. Hydrawise also leads on ratings volume (65K vs 114) and review sentiment (39% vs 15%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Hydrawise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrawise has 65K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Auth0 Guardian's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hydrawise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auth0 Guardian ships an update every 3 months, Hydrawise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Auth0 Guardian versus Hydrawise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuth0 GuardianHydrawise
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (114 ratings)4.7 (65K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.6% of reviews38.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11465K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuth0Hunter Industries

Customer experience

Auth0 Guardian

All ratings114 ratings
Positive28.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative64.9%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative75.0%

Hydrawise

All ratings64,610 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews868 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral9.6%
Negative51.8%

User reviews

Auth0 Guardian

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Generally reliable authenticator
  • 👍 Intuitive and simple
  • 👍 Clean easy to use app
  • 👍 Beautiful app that works
  • 👍 Worked just fine

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Notifications not working properly
  • 🐛 No more Apple Watch or lock screen approval
  • 🐛 Cannot approve from Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Push notifications stopped working
  • 🐛 App is garbage

Hydrawise

From 65K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Auth0 Guardian

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • Notifications not working properly on iPhone iOS
  • Limited notification configuration settings
  • Apple Watch notification not working
  • Push notifications not working
  • New update broke Apple Watch approvals
Show 32 more
  • Cannot approve MFA with Apple Watch
  • Cannot long press on push notification to approve login
  • Push Notification not working
  • Push notifications stopped working
  • Update fixed push notifications, now requires manual code entry
  • New update still no notification sounds
  • Receiving same code for different accounts
  • iPhone does not show all numbers
  • Only shows 4 numbers, need to copy and paste to see all
  • Cannot see all 6 digits after update
  • Cannot see ALL 6 numbers to log onto computer
  • New phone transfer issues
  • App did not transfer over to new phone
  • QR code does not exist for new phone setup
  • Won't let me transfer my account to a different phone
  • Notifications are not working
  • No notification sound
  • No sound when notification comes up
  • No sound with the notification
  • Confirmations never come up, have to go into the app for codes
  • App prompts to start without instructions, link, or QR code
  • App did not transfer well and was unusable on new phone
  • Cannot install application on telephone
  • Poor migration, no way to migrate Authenticator app to a new device
  • Doesn't work—won't scan any QR code’s
  • Confirmation page doesn’t show immediately
  • Crashes immediately upon launch
  • Unable to remove tokens
  • Push authorization no longer works, app just turns off
  • Client won’t even open
  • App doesn't launch
  • Always crashes on startup

Requested features

12 requests
  • Allow account transfer to another phone
  • Create a feature to transfer connected accounts to the same app on another phone
  • Add watch capability
  • Needs a watch version
  • Add Apple Watch notification support
Show 7 more
  • Restore Apple Watch approval
  • Restore lock screen approval
  • Add sound to notifications
  • Allow users to see all 6 digits on iPhone
  • Improve app startup process
  • Provide instructions or QR code for initial setup
  • Allow deletion of retired tokens

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

None

Auth0 Guardian

No in-app purchases

None

Hydrawise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auth0 Guardian free?
Auth0 Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hydrawise free?
Hydrawise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Auth0 Guardian or Hydrawise?
Hydrawise is rated higher. Auth0 Guardian averages 2.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Hydrawise averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.
Do Auth0 Guardian or Hydrawise have ads?
Neither Auth0 Guardian nor Hydrawise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auth0 Guardian or Hydrawise?
Auth0 Guardian ships an update every 3 months, and Hydrawise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Auth0 Guardian was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hydrawise on October 18, 2026.

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