NuWave Connect vs RainSpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NuWave Connect
Control your Wi-Fi enabled NuWave appliances remotely from your smartphone. Adjust settings, monitor activity, and access built-in recipes for convenient cooking.
- Remote appliance operation
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Adjustable settings
- Activity monitoring
- Built-in recipe library
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Easily Operate Your Wi-Fi Enabled NuWave® Product from Your Smart Device! Now you can operate your Wi-Fi-enabled NuWave product with just a simple tap on your smart device. Pair your smart device with the NuWave product over your home Wi-Fi network to adjust the settings and monitor activity from anywhere in your home. You can even use and enjoy all the fine recipes built right into the app! Living well has never been this easy.
RainSpot
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RainSpot makes any irrigation system smart. This app allows a user to install and check on the status of their RainSpot devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NuWave Connect at 12.3 against RainSpot's 15.1. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NuWave Connect | RainSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (618 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 618 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nuwavenow.com | RainSpot, LLC |
Bugs and requests
NuWave Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Devices randomly disconnecting
- Account and login issues
- Incompatibility with modern WiFi
Requested features
3 requests- Scheduling and timer options
- Fan speed control in app
- Improved device connectivity
RainSpot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NuWave Connect
No in-app purchases
RainSpot
No in-app purchases
