# Brilliance Smart vs Hydrawise

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hydrawise at every 3 weeks against Brilliance Smart's every 3 months. Hydrawise also leads on ratings volume (65K vs 3.2K). Brilliance Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 — 4.8 for Brilliance Smart against 4.7 for Hydrawise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrawise has 65K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Brilliance Smart's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hydrawise's.

Brilliance Smart ships an update every 3 months, Hydrawise every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brilliance Smart | Hydrawise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliance-smart/id1441378472/reviews)** | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise/id1618847331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 38.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 189 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brilliance LED, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936602983) | [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127) |

## What reviewers say

### Brilliance Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brilliance-smart/id1441378472)

Control your LED lighting with this app. Adjust brightness, set timers, and change colors for various compatible LED products. Manage your smart lighting experience easily.

**Highlights:** LED control, Dimming, Timers, Color adjustment, On/Off control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast setup
- 💡 Helpful customer support
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Automation problems
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 👎 Not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Automations not saving properly
- Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
- Login credentials not working

**Requested features**

- Allow users to input location for sunrise/sunset automation
- Add ability to directly enter RGB values for light color control
- Improve automation creation and management
- Enhance multi-user support and guest access


### 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 Brilliance Smart free?

Brilliance Smart 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, Brilliance Smart or Hydrawise?

Brilliance Smart is rated higher. Brilliance Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Hydrawise averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.

### Do Brilliance Smart or Hydrawise have ads?

Neither Brilliance Smart nor Hydrawise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brilliance Smart or Hydrawise?

Brilliance Smart ships an update every 3 months, and Hydrawise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brilliance Smart was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hydrawise on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*