Hunter CELLKIT vs Mako Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hunter CELLKIT
This app facilitates the connection of irrigation controllers to a cloud-based management software. It uses a 4G LTE module for secure internet access and allows users to configure cellular settings and view connection details via Bluetooth.
- Connects ICC2 Controllers to Centralus Software
- 4G LTE wide area connectivity
- Secure and reliable internet connection
- Bluetooth app for cellular setup
- View APN, Carrier Profile, and Connection Status
- Monitor Cellular Signal Strength, IMEI, and ICCID
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The CELLKIT Cellular Communication Module is used to connect ICC2 Controllers to Hunter's Centralus™ Irrigation Management Software. This 4G LTE communication module allows for wide area connectivity to Centralus cloud-based control, and provides a secure, reliable connection to the internet. Use this Bluetooth App to provision the cellular setup and view configuration settings such as: Access Point Name (APN), Carrier Profile, Connection Status, Cellular Signal Strength, IMEI, and ICCID details.
Mako Assist
This utility app simplifies backflow testing by wirelessly capturing test values via Bluetooth. Testers can easily input necessary information to generate professional reports, even offline. It eliminates the need for manual note-taking, streamlining the reporting process.
- Bluetooth data capture
- Automatic labeling of test values
- Professional report generation
- Offline reporting capability
- Streamlined testing workflow
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The Mako Assist app allows backflow testers to ditch the notepad! Through the power of Bluetooth technology (included in every Mako) Backflow test values are automatically sent to your phone where they are labeled and prepared for reporting. Mako Assist allows testers to easily input essential information to generate a professional report with or without an internet connection! Look forward to Testing!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mako Assist at 3.9 against Hunter CELLKIT's 2.6. Mako Assist also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%). Hunter CELLKIT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Mako Assist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hunter CELLKIT asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mako Assist holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hunter CELLKIT's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mako Assist's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hunter CELLKIT | Mako Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunter Industries | Arbiter Incorporated |
Customer experience
Hunter CELLKIT
Mako Assist
In-app purchases
Hunter CELLKIT
No in-app purchases
Mako Assist
- Apprentice$4.99
- Journeyman$14.99
- Master$29.99
Questions
Is Hunter CELLKIT free?
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