Hydrawise vs Ross School App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hydrawise
Optimize your irrigation with intelligent, weather-based watering schedules. This app helps conserve water while ensuring your landscape stays lush and healthy. Manage your system remotely for ultimate convenience and efficiency.
- Predictive Watering based on weather
- Optimized water usage
- Remote irrigation system management
- Enhanced local weather insights
- Lush landscape maintenance
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Elevate Your Irrigation Experience with Hydrawise! Discover the ultimate in irrigation control with the Hydrawise App. Harness the power of Predictive Watering™, fueled by local weather data, to optimise water usage and enhance your landscape's vitality. Key Features: Predictive Watering: Let advanced algorithms adjust schedules based on local weather forecasts, saving water and promoting a thriving landscape. Improved Local Weather Insights: Dive into weather data with enhanced icons and descriptors that make it easier to understand the forecast's impact on your irrigation schedule. Maximise Water Savings: Hydrawise intelligently adapts watering schedules, conserving water without compromising landscape health. Lush Landscapes: Create an environment of beauty and sustainability by tailoring irrigation to your landscape's unique needs. Stay Connected: Never lose touch with your irrigation system — manage it remotely and with ease. Experience the Future of Irrigation: Hydrawise empowers you to take command of your irrigation system like never before. • Embrace the power of Predictive Watering, seamlessly integrating local weather data to optimise water usage. • Cultivate a landscape that flourishes while saving water and effort. • Stay in touch with your irrigation, from anywhere, anytime. Download the app now and embark on a journey to transform your landscape into a masterpiece of efficiency and beauty!
Ross School App
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Welcome to Ross School! This app is for everything Ross School-related. All are welcome. Featuring HealthKit access for Step Challenge competition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hydrawise at every 3 weeks against Ross School App's every 3 months. Hydrawise also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hydrawise ships an update every 3 weeks, Ross School App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hydrawise | Ross School App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (67K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunter Industries | Refresh Software, INC |
Bugs and requests
Hydrawise
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Zones not starting as scheduled
- Incorrect flow rate and water usage data
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to pause/resume programs
- Customizable watering schedules
- Improved reporting and historical data
- Easier manual zone control
Ross School App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hydrawise
No in-app purchases
Ross School App
No in-app purchases
