Comparison

AlphaDisc™ CLD vs DropControl Setup

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

Head to head
About

AlphaDisc™ CLD

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AlphaDisc™ CLD App — a free app that lets you access AlphaDisc™ CLD Controller for your irrigation filters on all your sites, in real time, directly from your smartphone. The CLD App interfaces with Netafim CLD Controller, which operates the automated processes that control and flush Netafim's AlphaDisc™ product range. Netafim’s AlphaDisc™ CLD is a smartphone operated controller for filtration systems that is available as integrated device for controlling one or two new filters. The AlphaDisc™ CLD system consists of two major components: The AlphaDisc™ CLD Controller and the AlphaDisc™ CLD Mobile Application. AlphaDisc™ CLD by Netafim, is our most advanced smart controller. By using the AlphaDisc™ CLD, you will be able to receive real time data regarding your filter performance, relevant alerts, technical and marketing updates. AlphaDisc™ CLD allows you to modify various parameters for your filtration system remotely. Supporting both Cloud and Bluetooth® wireless technology, AlphaDisc™ CLD allows you to connect to your filter from any mobile device or desktop, regardless of your location (while on the Cloud).

About

DropControl Setup

Features
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The new DropControl Setup Application will allow you to quickly and reliably configure your Irrigation projects using the complete WiseConn product family: RF-C1, RF-X1, RF-M1, and of course your RF-V1s. Designed for our installers, this application will also allow you to quickly read field equipment via NFC, to obtain their information and status, as well as to perform some tests on them. All this with the same security and access policies of your current account in DropControl.

Screenshots

AlphaDisc™ CLD4 screens
DropControl Setup3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AlphaDisc™ CLD at every 3 weeks against DropControl Setup's every 6 weeks. AlphaDisc™ CLD also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

AlphaDisc™ CLD ships an update every 3 weeks, DropControl Setup every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AlphaDisc™ CLD versus DropControl Setup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlphaDisc™ CLDDropControl Setup
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetafimWiseconn Engineering INC

In-app purchases

None

AlphaDisc™ CLD

No in-app purchases

None

DropControl Setup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlphaDisc™ CLD free?
AlphaDisc™ CLD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DropControl Setup free?
DropControl Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlphaDisc™ CLD or DropControl Setup have ads?
Neither AlphaDisc™ CLD nor DropControl Setup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlphaDisc™ CLD or DropControl Setup?
AlphaDisc™ CLD ships an update every 3 weeks, and DropControl Setup every 6 weeks. Most recently, AlphaDisc™ CLD was updated on September 23, 2026 and DropControl Setup on September 13, 2026.

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