# Hydrawise vs Whittle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whittle at 100% against Hydrawise's 39%. Whittle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Hydrawise's advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Whittle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrawise has 65K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Hydrawise's written reviews are positive against 100% of Whittle's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hydrawise | Whittle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise/id1618847331/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whittle-word-solver/id6787614293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 86 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127) | [Great Scott! Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/553560593) |

## 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


### Whittle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whittle-word-solver/id6787614293)

Instantly find possible words for your daily word puzzle by taking a screenshot. It analyzes your grid, showing every word that fits your clues and revealing if they were past answers, how often, and when. Designed for privacy, it processes data on-device with no accounts or tracking.

**Highlights:** Solve from screenshot, Manual typing with live results, Prioritized word suggestions, Past answer history display, Spoiler-safe for current game, On-device processing for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hydrawise free?

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

### Is Whittle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hydrawise or Whittle?

Whittle is rated higher. Hydrawise averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Whittle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hydrawise or Whittle have ads?

Neither Hydrawise nor Whittle 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.*