ENERWAVE vs Hydrawise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ENERWAVE
Manage all your smart home devices from a single application. This app allows seamless control of Wi-Fi switches, receptacles, and plug-in outlets without requiring additional hubs.
- Control devices from one app
- No hubs required
- Works with Wi-Fi switches
- Works with receptacles
- Works with plug-in outlets
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Easily control all your devices from one App without the need of any hubs. Use with ENERWAVE Wi-Fi Switches, Receptacles, and Plug-In Outlets.
Hydrawise
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.
- Predictive Watering™
- Local weather insights
- Water savings optimization
- Lush landscape creation
- Remote irrigation management
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Elevate Your Irrigation Experience with Hydrawise! Discover the ultimate in irrigation control with the Hydrawise App. Harness the power of Predictive Watering™, fueled by local weather data, to optimise water usage and enhance your landscape's vitality. Key Features: Predictive Watering: Let advanced algorithms adjust schedules based on local weather forecasts, saving water and promoting a thriving landscape. Improved Local Weather Insights: Dive into weather data with enhanced icons and descriptors that make it easier to understand the forecast's impact on your irrigation schedule. Maximise Water Savings: Hydrawise intelligently adapts watering schedules, conserving water without compromising landscape health. Lush Landscapes: Create an environment of beauty and sustainability by tailoring irrigation to your landscape's unique needs. Stay Connected: Never lose touch with your irrigation system — manage it remotely and with ease. Experience the Future of Irrigation: Hydrawise empowers you to take command of your irrigation system like never before. • Embrace the power of Predictive Watering, seamlessly integrating local weather data to optimise water usage. • Cultivate a landscape that flourishes while saving water and effort. • Stay in touch with your irrigation, from anywhere, anytime. Download the app now and embark on a journey to transform your landscape into a masterpiece of efficiency and beauty!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hydrawise at every 3 weeks against ENERWAVE's every 52 months. Hydrawise also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 29). ENERWAVE's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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 — 4.8 for ENERWAVE against 4.7 for Hydrawise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrawise has 67K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ENERWAVE ships an update every 52 months, Hydrawise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ENERWAVE | Hydrawise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (29 ratings) — better | 4.7 (67K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 67K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enerlites Inc | Hunter Industries |
Customer experience
ENERWAVE
Hydrawise
Bugs and requests
ENERWAVE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hydrawise
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Zones not starting as scheduled
- Incorrect flow rate and water usage data
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to pause/resume programs
- Customizable watering schedules
- Improved reporting and historical data
- Easier manual zone control
In-app purchases
ENERWAVE
No in-app purchases
Hydrawise
No in-app purchases
