Comparison

CloudRain vs MIYO

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

Head to head
About

CloudRain

Features
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Smart Home? Smart Garden! CloudRain now brings everything you know and love about smart home concepts to your garden. CloudRain is an app-controlled garden irrigation system based on an intelligent algorithm that uses local weather data. ​The valves installed in the garden can be controlled via the app and automatically water the plants. ​CloudRain ensures optimal irrigation and avoids unnecessary water consumption. The valves are self-maintaining through solar energy. Already existing irrigation systems can be controlled with CloudRain as well. Water to the specific needs of your plants. CloudRain customizes your watering schedule for you. Based on sun exposure, wind, temperature, humidity, CloudRain’s smart algorithm automatically find the perfect treat for your plants. Conserve water, don’t waste a drop. Never ever see your sprinklers run during the rain. Save up to 80% compared to traditional timers of water by using CloudRain’s Adaptive Watering which adjusts to the local weather forecast and only waters when it is needed. Easy installation The CloudRain valves connect wirelessly and are self maintained through solar energy. No need to lay wires or exchange batteries at any time. Stay in control, no matter where you are Monitor your garden from home, work or while travelling. Our CloudRain App comes for free and lets you stay in complete control of your garden, wherever you are.

About

MIYO

This app allows you to remotely control your smart garden irrigation system. It uses soil moisture data and weather forecasts to optimize watering, reducing water usage and protecting plants. You can manage multiple watering zones and monitor garden conditions from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote irrigation control
  • Soil moisture monitoring
  • Weather data integration
  • Customizable watering schedules
  • Multiple zone management
  • Solar-charged sensors and valves
Features
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The MIYO app controls the smart MIYO garden irrigation and, in conjunction with the MIYO Cube, provides information about the condition of your garden anytime and anywhere. The MIYO smart irrigation measures soil moisture and knows weather data and forecast from the Internet. The app offers unlimited options to control irrigation by soil moisture and time windows. As a result, watering only occurs when necessary, and MIYO significantly reduces water use. At the same time, MIYO protects soil and plants. Create one or more watering areas with sensors and valves in the app for your garden. The sensors measure soil moisture, air temperature and brightness. The Cube is placed indoors and combines the sensor data with the current weather forecast and your personal settings. Optionally, it also takes into account messages from your smart home. Thus, it is the brain of the system and decides for one or more watering areas whether, when and how to water ideally. Valve and sensor are solar charged. This eliminates the hassle of changing batteries and conserves valuable resources. Learn more at www.miyo.garden.

Screenshots

CloudRain4 screens
MIYO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MIYO at monthly against CloudRain's every 6 months. CloudRain's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudRain ships an update every 6 months, MIYO monthly. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
CloudRain versus MIYO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudRainMIYO
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudRain GmbHNauticast GmbH

In-app purchases

None

CloudRain

No in-app purchases

None

MIYO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudRain free?
CloudRain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIYO free?
MIYO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloudRain or MIYO have ads?
Neither CloudRain nor MIYO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudRain or MIYO?
CloudRain ships an update every 6 months, and MIYO monthly. Most recently, CloudRain was updated on September 8, 2026 and MIYO on September 8, 2026.

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