# Lincoln™ vs Hydrawise

The clearest difference is ads: Hydrawise at none against Lincoln™'s shown. Hydrawise also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0.1). Lincoln™'s advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 39%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lincoln™ against 4.7 for Hydrawise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 137K and 65K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Lincoln™'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Hydrawise's.

Lincoln™ ships an update fortnightly, Hydrawise every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lincoln™ | Hydrawise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln/id1141482401/reviews) | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise/id1618847331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137K** | 65K |
| Positive reviews | **49.5% of reviews** | 38.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 244 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Lincoln Motor Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/983255355) | [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127) |

## What reviewers say

### Lincoln™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln/id1141482401)

Manage your Lincoln vehicle with ease. Start, lock, and unlock remotely, use your phone as a key, and track its location. Schedule service, manage connected services, and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Remote start, lock, and unlock, Phone as a key functionality, GPS vehicle location tracking, Schedule service appointments, Manage connected services, Earn Lincoln Access Rewards

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote features
- 🚗 Great for luxury car owners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🚫 Missing key features
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Phone as key feature not working consistently
- Oil life monitor not updating accurately
- App crashing or not connecting to vehicle
- Scheduled remote start not always working

**Requested features**

- Ability to check door/window status
- Option to pay car note from app
- Display tire pressure and fluid levels
- Integration with smart home/voice assistants
- More customization options


### 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 Lincoln™ free?

Lincoln™ 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, Lincoln™ or Hydrawise?

Lincoln™ and Hydrawise are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 137K and 65K ratings respectively.

### Do Lincoln™ or Hydrawise have ads?

Lincoln™ shows ads; Hydrawise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lincoln™ or Hydrawise?

Lincoln™ ships an update fortnightly, and Hydrawise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lincoln™ was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hydrawise on October 19, 2026.

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