lichen play vs The Elements+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
lichen play
This smart sprinkler controller offers full automation and real-time remote access to manage your irrigation zones. Create custom watering schedules with independent control for up to 8 zones, running them multiple times daily.
- Fully automated sprinkler control
- Remote access from any location
- Customizable 7-day watering schedules
- Independent control of 8 zones
- Multiple watering cycles per zone daily
- Secure multi-path connectivity
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lichen play is a fully automated smart Sprinkler controller, placing you in full control of your irrigation zones. Its secure multi-path connectivity ensures real-time access from any location in the world. Watering schedules are based on a 7 day program, with the ability to run each of the 8 zones independently, up to 6 times each day.
The Elements+
This app from The Elements Group focuses on creating lasting positive impacts for people and the natural environment. It aims to foster a more sustainable and beneficial world through its initiatives.
- Positive impact initiatives
- Environmental focus
- Social impact
- Sustainable development
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The mobile app of The Elements Group, where we're striving for lasting positive impact on people, the natural environment and the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: lichen play at every 3 weeks against The Elements+'s every 20 months. lichen play also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). The Elements+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for lichen play against 5.0 for The Elements+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
lichen play ships an update every 3 weeks, The Elements+ every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | lichen play | The Elements+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Playtopro LLC | The Elements Group L L C |
Customer experience
lichen play
The Elements+
In-app purchases
lichen play
No in-app purchases
The Elements+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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