iGardener vs FoalApp Receiver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iGardener
Control Holman garden watering and lighting products remotely via Bluetooth. Schedule irrigation, adjust light colors and intensity, and set timers for a customized outdoor environment. Designed for easy DIY installation.
- Bluetooth control for Holman products
- Schedule irrigation up to 8 zones
- Customizable watering schedules
- Control garden lighting up to 60W
- Adjust light color, intensity, and timing
- Connect rain sensor for delay
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With the Holman iGardener app you can use your smartphone to control all the programming and interface functions of a continually increasing range of Holman garden watering and light products via Bluetooth®. These products are designed for easy DIY installation. You can control the following Holman products with the iGardener app: 1 | IRRIGATION • BTX1 Smart Valve Tap Timer • BTX6 Irrigation Controller 6 Zones • BTX8 Irrigation Controller 8 Zones Features • Schedule up to 8 tap timers or controllers via the app • Scheduling options for 7-day watering, interval days, odd days, even days, cycle scheduling, manual watering • Set your run time in hours and minutes • Up to 3 start times per day • Watering duration from 1 minute to 59 minutes • Ability to connect a rain sensor (BTX6 and BTX8 only) and set a rain delay via the app 2 | GARDEN LIGHTING • LIGHTSOURCE Warm White Garden Light Controller (CLBW60) • LIGHTSOURCE RGB Colour Garden Light Controller (CLBRGB60) Features • Connect up to 60W of path lights, spotlights and/or deck lights to a single light controller • Change colour (RGB Colour lights only), vary intensity, set an on and off time and special effects
FoalApp Receiver
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FoalApp Receiver - Mare Alert System Never miss a foaling emergency. Receive instant video alerts when your mare goes into labor. The Alert Receiving Companion to FoalApp Mare FoalApp Receiver works in companion with FoalApp Mare to receive dedicated mare monitoring alerts. When your pregnant mare is ready to foal, being there can mean the difference between life and death for both mare and foal. FoalApp Receiver ensures you're instantly notified the moment your mare lies down, no matter where you are. How it works: Install FoalApp Receiver on your phone to receive alerts from the FoalApp Mare monitoring device attached to your mare's halter. When she lies down, you'll instantly receive a video call alarm with live audio and video to help you assess whether it's a real emergency or false alarm. Key Features: • Receive instant video call alerts when your mare lies down • Live video and audio streaming from the monitoring device • On-demand video check-ins anytime • Remote torch control for better nighttime visibility • Multi-device support - receive alerts on multiple phones • Works anywhere via Wi-Fi or mobile network • Push notifications and call alerts • Connection status monitoring Perfect for: • Horse owners and breeders during foaling season • Veterinarians monitoring pregnant mares • Farm managers and stable staff • Anyone needing reliable mare monitoring alerts Reliable alert receiving, instant notifications, and the confidence that you'll be there when your mare needs you most. Note: Requires FoalApp Mare monitoring app installed on a separate phone and attached to your mare's halter. Visit foalapp.com for setup details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iGardener at none against FoalApp Receiver's 6. iGardener also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. FoalApp Receiver sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. iGardener asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iGardener | FoalApp Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bookleaf PTY Ltd | Animal Apps Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
iGardener
No in-app purchases
FoalApp Receiver
- 1 Week$29.99
- 5 Weeks$129.99
- 10 Weeks$229.99
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- 20 Weeks$399.99
- 50 Weeks$799.99
- 100 Weeks$999.99
Questions
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