AlphaDisc™ CLD vs DropControl Setup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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).
DropControl Setup
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | AlphaDisc™ CLD | DropControl Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Netafim | Wiseconn Engineering INC |
In-app purchases
AlphaDisc™ CLD
No in-app purchases
DropControl Setup
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AlphaDisc™ CLD free?
Is DropControl Setup free?
Do AlphaDisc™ CLD or DropControl Setup have ads?
Which is updated more often, AlphaDisc™ CLD or DropControl Setup?
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