GARDENA Bluetooth App vs groDev Optimise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GARDENA Bluetooth App
This application provides full control over smart garden devices via Bluetooth. It guides users through setup, allows configuration of device settings, and offers scheduling assistance to maintain gardens. Control is accessible within a 10-meter range.
- Full device setup on mobile
- View and change device settings
- Guided setup with EasyConfig
- Scheduling assistant for garden maintenance
- Control devices within 10m range
- Enable rain pause for water controllers
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GARDENA Bluetooth® App, manage your GARDENA Bluetooth® products The official GARDENA Bluetooth® app allows you to take full control of your GARDENA Bluetooth® products. Configure and install * Have the complete device setup on your mobile device. * View and change settings for your devices, change your mowers pin code, enable rain pause for your water controller to save water, and much more. Status and control * Pick up your smartphone, open the GARDENA Bluetooth® App, and you’ll be ready to go. * EasyConfig enables an easy and guided setup and provides step-by-step guidance for setting up and configuring your Bluetooth® devices. * The GARDENA Bluetooth® App helps you with a scheduling assistant to keep your garden just right. * EasyApp Control enables you to control your garden in the app with a distance of 10 m. Gardena GmbH Hans-Lorenser-Straße 40 89079 Ulm Germany Telefon: +49 (0) 7 31 4 90 - 123 Fax: +49 (0) 7 31 4 90 – 219 E-Mail: service@gardena.com Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Glen Instone Managing Director: Joachim Müller, Sarah Dürr Company headquarters: Ulm / Registergericht: HRB Ulm 721339 USt-IdNr.: DE 225 547 309 The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution, which you can find here: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. GARDENA does not take part in dispute settlement proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
groDev Optimise
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Mobile Application for groDev customers. Customers can register for push notifications, see their loadshedding schedules as well as historical messages sent to them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: GARDENA Bluetooth App at 2 against groDev Optimise's —. groDev Optimise's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | GARDENA Bluetooth App | groDev Optimise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (105 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.6 GB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GARDENA | SolrBoost Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
GARDENA Bluetooth App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Failure to recognize devices after updates
- Inability to change certain settings
- Inconsistent sensor data display
- App crashes and connection failures
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to delete schedules
- Improved weather integration
- Remote restart and control options
- Detailed activity history and reporting
groDev Optimise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GARDENA Bluetooth App
No in-app purchases
groDev Optimise
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GARDENA Bluetooth App free?
Is groDev Optimise free?
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