Comparison

Holman Home vs GetBriefed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote garden product control
  • Schedule watering cycles
  • Manual zone control
  • Smart sensor integration
  • Garden lighting scene customization
  • Weather monitoring and data graphs
Features
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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

About

GetBriefed

Features
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Remember what matters about the people who matter. GetBriefed is your personal relationship assistant - a beautifully simple way to remember details about colleagues, clients, friends, and family so you can show up to every conversation prepared and thoughtful. YOUR DAILY BRIEFING Start each day knowing exactly who you're meeting and what to talk about. GetBriefed syncs with your calendar and shows you: - Who you're meeting today - Key facts about each person - AI-generated conversation starters - Birthdays and important follow-ups REMEMBER EVERYTHING After every conversation, quickly log what you learned: - Voice-to-text logging - just talk, we'll transcribe - AI automatically extracts facts from your notes - Organize by category: family, work, interests, health, and more - Star key facts so they're always front and center AI-POWERED CONVERSATION TOPICS Walking into an important meeting? GetBriefed generates personalized talking points based on what you know about each person. Reference their daughter's college search, ask about the marathon they're training for, or follow up on that job interview they mentioned. NEVER MISS A BIRTHDAY Get reminded of birthdays with AI-generated message suggestions personalized to each relationship. No more generic "HBD" texts - send something meaningful. THOUGHTFUL FOLLOW-UPS Set expiring reminders for time-sensitive topics. When someone mentions a big presentation next week or a medical appointment, GetBriefed reminds you to follow up at the right time. DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE - Clean, calm interface - no clutter, no complexity - Works offline - your data stays on your device - Quick add from anywhere - log conversations in under 20 seconds - Privacy first - your relationships are yours alone PERFECT FOR - Professionals who meet clients and colleagues regularly - Networkers who want to nurture relationships authentically - Anyone who wants to be more thoughtful with friends and family - People who are bad with names (we have got you) The best relationships are built on remembering what matters. GetBriefed helps you show up as the thoughtful, attentive person you want to be. Download now and never forget a detail again. Terms of Use: https://mattalvaro.github.io/getbriefed-legal/terms.html

Screenshots

Holman Home4 screens
GetBriefed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Holman Home at none against GetBriefed's 2. Holman Home also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). GetBriefed's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GetBriefed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Holman Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Holman Home ships an update every 5 months, GetBriefed every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Holman Home versus GetBriefed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHolman HomeGetBriefed
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBookleaf PTY LtdMATTHEW EARL ALVARO

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

GetBriefed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Holman Home

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GetBriefed

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Holman Home free?
Holman Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GetBriefed free?
GetBriefed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Holman Home or GetBriefed have ads?
Neither Holman Home nor GetBriefed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Holman Home or GetBriefed?
Holman Home ships an update every 5 months, and GetBriefed every 10 days. Most recently, Holman Home was updated on October 26, 2026 and GetBriefed on October 25, 2026.

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