CloudRain vs Saphir X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CloudRain
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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. βThe valves installed in the garden can be controlled via the app and automatically water the plants. βCloudRain 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, CloudRainβs smart algorithm automatically find the perfect treat for your plants. Conserve water, donβt waste a drop. Never ever see your sprinklers run during the rain. Save up to 80% compared to traditional timers of water by using CloudRainβs 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.
Saphir X
Monitor and control water equivalents from a Saphir ULTRA X Pool Control system directly from your iOS device. Adjust temperature, lighting, and water features like hydro-flow systems and massage jets. Compatible with Saphir Pool Control systems produced from 2019 onwards.
- Monitor water equivalents
- Control temperature
- Control lighting
- Control water attractions
- iOS smartphone and tablet support
- Compatible with 2019+ Saphir systems
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With this application all water equivalents from a Saphir ULTRA X Pool Control system can be monitored on an iOS smartphone or tablet. Depending on the facilities of the Saphir system, temperature, light or attractions, like hydro-flow systems, massage jets, etc. can be controlled within the app. Every Saphir Pool Control system produced as of 2019 can be upgraded with the digital package to use this iOS app. Various screen resolutions for iPad and iPhone are supported. This app can be purchased for free! (No in-App purchases) (*)Please notice the specified compatibility list.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Saphir X at every 2 months against CloudRain's every 6 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CloudRain ships an update every 6 months, Saphir X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CloudRain | Saphir X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CloudRain GmbH | SAPHIR Wassertechnologie GmbH |
In-app purchases
CloudRain
No in-app purchases
Saphir X
No in-app purchases









