Holman Home vs DateMaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Holman Home
Control your garden watering and lighting systems remotely from anywhere in the world. Schedule watering, adjust settings, and monitor weather conditions with smart sensors for optimal garden care. Easy DIY installation for a connected outdoor space.
- Remote garden product control
- Schedule watering cycles
- Manual zone control
- Smart sensor integration
- Garden lighting scene customization
- Weather monitoring and data graphs
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With the Holman Home app you can use your smartphone to control all the programming and interface functions of a continually increasing range of Holman and K-Rain garden products via a permanent internet (and Wi-Fi) connection, you can then control the device remotely from anywhere in the world (using mobile data or Wi-Fi). These products are designed for easy DIY installation. You can control the following products with the Holman Home app: 1 | GARDEN WATERING • WX8 Irrigation Controller – 8 Zones • WX1 Tap Timer – 1 Zone • WX2 Tap Timer – 2 Zones • K-Rain KRX6 - 6 Zones • K-Rain KRX8 - 8 Zones • K-Rain K Connect Tap Timer (Bluetooth only - can only connect to tap timer when within Bluetooth range) • K-Rain K Connect Tap Timer connected to K-Rain K Connect Wi-Fi Hub Features • You have remote control access to your device to change any setting at any time via the app (excluding K Connect Tap Timer - Bluetooth only) • Schedule three Starts to run on the days of your choice (KRX8 has four Starts and K Connect Tap Timer has eight Starts) • Manually run any zone or Start from anywhere in the world (excluding K Connect Tap Timer - Bluetooth only) • Set your run time in hours and minutes • WX8s with the Holman Rain Sensor “Evie” or other third party rain sensors are able to automatically disable watering during wet weather • WX1s and WX2s with Moisture Sensors are able to automatically disable watering when the soil moisture is above the set threshold • KRX6s and KRX8s with a third party sensor is able disable watering using Scene Automations • It is easy to share your device with other family members or users 2 | Garden Lighting • RGB Garden Light • WW (Warm White) Garden Light Features • Easy 2-Pin (WW) or 4-Pin (RGB) Plug + Socket System. No Electrician required • Scene automations and custom scene options allow you to light up your garden, however you want 3 | WEATHER MONITORING • Helios Weather Station Features • Compatible with other Holman Home products • Accurate weather readings for your property • Includes 10” Indoor LCD Display Panel • Daily, Weekly and Monthly graphs of key weather data
DateMaker
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Still planning dates over text? "Where should we go?" "I don't know, you pick." "Maybe that place we went last time?" Sound familiar? Yeah, we thought so. DateMaker ends the back-and-forth forever. Tell us what vibe you're going for — romantic dinner, adventurous day out, chill coffee hangout, or something totally unique — and we'll craft the perfect itinerary with real venues and events near you. No more scrolling through endless Google results. No more hunting through Reels and TikToks hoping to find something good. No more "maybe this place?" No more settling for the same boring spots you've been to a hundred times. Good, your life is about to change. DISCOVER HIDDEN GEMS Find restaurants, bars, activities, live events, concerts, and anything else you're into. Uncover places you never knew existed right in your own area or anywhere in the WORLD! We tap into real venue data to show you what's actually good — not just what's popular. PLAN IN SECONDS Set your vibe, time, and location. Get a complete date plan instantly. Done. That's it. You're welcome. SPIN THE WHEEL Can't decide? Let fate choose. Spin the wheel and let DateMaker pick your next adventure. Sometimes the best dates are the unexpected ones. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Create group chats. Share your plans. Post your completed dates to the Feed for everyone to see. Show the world what you're up to — and maybe make them a little jealous. INVITE FRIENDS Bring your crew along. Invite friends to join the app and plan double dates, group outings, or just share your favourite spots. SURPRISE SOMEONE SPECIAL Want to blow someone's mind? Create a surprise date, enter their email, and we'll send them an invite to your amazing plan. Watch their reaction. Congrats you're a legend now. SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES Found a spot you love? Save it instantly. Build your personal collection of go-to spots. Never forget that perfect place again. DATE MEMORIES Save photos from your dates. Build a timeline of your favourite moments together. Look back on them whenever you want and remember why you fell in love in the first place. DATE STREAKS Keep the spark alive. Build your streak by going on dates consistently. How long can you keep it going? STATS & ACHIEVEMENTS Track your dating stats. See how many dates you've completed. Unlock achievements. Level up. Because planning incredible dates should feel like winning. YOUR PROFILE Create your profile, upload a photo as your avatar. Whether your going in Solo, with friends, Family or with your partner, maybe you've been together for 2 weeks or 20 years, DateMaker helps you keep the spark and Friendships alive. People who date together, stay together. Your next unforgettable memory is one tap away. Try free for 7 days. What are you waiting for? Terms of Use: https://thedatemakerapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thedatemakerapp.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Holman Home at none against DateMaker's 10. DateMaker's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DateMaker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Holman Home asks for nothing beyond the download.
Holman Home ships an update every 5 months, DateMaker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Holman Home | DateMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bookleaf PTY Ltd | Jude Gander |
Bugs and requests
Holman Home
Reported bugs
41 issues- Constantly deletes data
- Requires restart/re-linking
- Frequent data dropout
- Rain delay feature does not save
- Schedule watering does not start
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- Device/hub goes offline
- Software UI unresponsive and buggy
- Cannot view past weather trends accurately
- Daily totals reset at 9 am, no numerical readout
- Automation doesn't work, watering doesn't happen
- Constantly resetting password
- App deletes all devices
- Hub never connected
- Settings do not save
- Updated app refuses to initiate start times
- Cannot set location for weather
- Preset stations wiped after updates
- Logging out of app
- WX1 cannot connect to Wi-Fi hub
- AM setup only, PM times not available
- Status shows watering when moisture is above limit
- Changes to schedules not saved
- Cannot set time for manual watering
- Next watering time shows as in the past
- Wi-Fi socket deleted, cannot reconnect
- Need to reset all the time, especially after power outage
- Missing activity history
- Keeps showing network error
- WX is limited to only three schedules
- Time settings change randomly
- Cannot pair with controller after updates
- App won't open
- New app not compatible with older iPad
- Security cameras don't show sprinklers running
- Hub wouldn't connect to Wi-Fi
- Location Services not showing app
- Location shows incorrect distance
- No HomeKit compatibility
- Odd/even day interval selection missing
- False advertising regarding interval watering
- Previous app not compatible with new hardware
Requested features
22 requests- HomeKit support
- Desktop access/web interface
- Improved rainfall data visualization (bar chart, cumulative totals)
- Hourly rainfall totals
- Cumulative rainfall display
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- Clearer rainfall totals (since midnight/9 am)
- Dark mode
- Apple Watch app integration for weather station
- More scene options for lighting
- Automatic sunset/sunrise lighting
- Interval watering settings
- Misting function in scenes
- Notifications for timer start/stop
- Calendar watering history
- Activity/event log
- More than 3 schedules per tap timer
- Ability to stop scheduled watering after it has started
- Status showing why watering is skipped (e.g., moisture level)
- Option to program misting in manual watering mode
- Face ID/Biometric login
- Allow PM times for setup
- Alert for spikes in water usage
DateMaker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Holman Home
No in-app purchases
DateMaker
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Love Expert Badge$0.99
- Hot Couple Badge$0.99
- Adventure Seeker Badge$0.99
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- Magic Sparkle Confetti$0.99
- Globe Trotter Badge$0.99
- Love Hearts Confetti$0.99
- Starlight Confetti$0.99
- Gold Rush Confetti$0.99
- VIP Crown Badge$1.99









