# ENERWAVE vs Hydrawise

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ENERWAVE | Hydrawise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enerwave/id1463153943/reviews)** | [4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise/id1618847331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 179 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enerlites Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/825449011) | [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127) |

## What reviewers say

### ENERWAVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enerwave/id1463153943)

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.

**Highlights:** Control devices from one app, No hubs required, Works with Wi-Fi switches, Works with receptacles, Works with plug-in outlets

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 ENERWAVE free?

ENERWAVE 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, ENERWAVE or Hydrawise?

ENERWAVE is rated higher. ENERWAVE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Hydrawise averages 4.7 from 67K ratings.

### Do ENERWAVE or Hydrawise have ads?

Neither ENERWAVE nor Hydrawise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ENERWAVE or Hydrawise?

ENERWAVE ships an update every 52 months, and Hydrawise every 3 weeks. Most recently, ENERWAVE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hydrawise on October 29, 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.*