# Hydrawise vs Ping Logger

The clearest difference is price: Hydrawise at Free against Ping Logger's $2.99. Hydrawise also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Hydrawise is free to download; Ping Logger costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hydrawise | Ping Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise/id1618847331/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127) | [Zachary French](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823634918) |

## What reviewers say

### Hydrawise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise/id1618847331)

Optimize your irrigation with intelligent watering schedules based on local weather forecasts. This app helps conserve water while ensuring your landscape stays healthy and vibrant. Manage your irrigation system remotely for ultimate convenience.

**Highlights:** Predictive Watering™, Local weather insights, Water savings optimization, Lush landscape creation, Remote irrigation management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Improved performance
- 💡 Useful features like weather-based watering
- 🔒 Secure system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 👎 Confusing user interface
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access certain features
- 📉 Lack of important functionality from previous app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Zones not starting as scheduled
- Incorrect flow rate and water usage data

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume programs
- Customizable watering schedules
- Improved reporting and historical data
- Easier manual zone control


### Ping Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ping-logger-network-ping/id6753896230)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hydrawise free?

Hydrawise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ping Logger free?

Ping Logger costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hydrawise or Ping Logger have ads?

Neither Hydrawise nor Ping Logger shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
