Comparison

Holman Home vs Gatchy

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

Gatchy

Features
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Gatchy makes giving back as easy as catching a reward! Gatchy is a brand new way to support the causes you care about, just by visiting your favorite participating stores. It costs you absolutely nothing—the retailers fund the donations, and you get rewarded for being a local hero. HOW IT WORKS: Find: Check the Gatchy map to discover participating nearby stores. Spot: Head in-store, open the AR camera, and find the charity logo floating in augmented reality. Catch: Draw slow circles on your screen to "catch" the logo and unlock the donation. Win: You've just triggered a real-world donation to charity! Plus, you'll instantly score an exclusive reward or discount to use in-store. FEATURES: Track Your Impact Check your personal profile and the community feed to see your total donations triggered, lifetime catches, and the real-world difference you're making. Daily Streaks Make an impact every day! Keep your giving streak alive to unlock bonus catches, earn streak freezes, and collect special AR mascots. Leaderboards Compete with your friends and other local heroes. Climb the ranks to see who can generate the most donations and claim the top spot on the podium. Badges & Achievements Showcase your impact. Unlock unique badges for hitting milestones, completing weekly challenges, and supporting different charities. NO COST TO YOU. EVER. Every donation on Gatchy is fully funded by our retail partners. All you have to do is show up, catch the logo, and feel good about giving back. Ready to make a difference? Head to a participating store, open Gatchy, and start gatching good!

Screenshots

Holman Home4 screens
Gatchy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gatchy at every 5 days against Holman Home's every 5 months. Holman Home's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Holman Home ships an update every 5 months, Gatchy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Holman Home versus Gatchy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHolman HomeGatchy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB245 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBookleaf PTY LtdGoodCompany

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

Gatchy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Holman Home

No in-app purchases

None

Gatchy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Holman Home free?
Holman Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gatchy free?
Gatchy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Holman Home or Gatchy have ads?
Neither Holman Home nor Gatchy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Holman Home or Gatchy?
Holman Home ships an update every 5 months, and Gatchy every 5 days. Most recently, Holman Home was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gatchy on October 23, 2026.

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