# Over 40 vs Hydrawise

The clearest difference is price: Hydrawise at Free against Over 40's $1.99. Hydrawise also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (65K vs 27). Over 40's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.6). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hydrawise is free to download; Over 40 costs $1.99 up front. Over 40 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hydrawise asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Over 40 against 4.7 for Hydrawise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrawise has 65K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Over 40's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hydrawise's.

Over 40 ships an update every 3 months, Hydrawise every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Over 40 | Hydrawise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/over-40/id381663967/reviews) | **[4.7 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrawise/id1618847331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLA Investments LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/305406557) | [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127) |

## What reviewers say

### Over 40

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/over-40/id381663967)

This app combines a powerful magnifying glass with a bright flashlight and a handy tip calculator. Easily read menus in dim lighting, find lost items in your car, or use the vanity mirror feature. Magnification ranges from 1x to 20x.

**Highlights:** Magnifying glass (1x-20x), Flashlight, Tip calculator, Freeze Frame feature, Vanity mirror

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Disable Ads Forever" feature | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful magnifier and flashlight
- 🚀 Works great for reading small print
- 💡 Convenient to have on phone
- 👍 Adjustable magnification
- 👍 Helpful for over 40 users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💰 Ads even after paying for app
- 🔍 Grainy or blurry magnification
- 📱 Limited functionality on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Settings page causes app to freeze
- Flashlight turns off after 1 minute

**Requested features**

- Add photo capture option
- Improve magnification quality
- Provide better settings controls
- Extend flashlight duration


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Over 40 free?

Over 40 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Hydrawise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Over 40 or Hydrawise?

Hydrawise is rated higher. Over 40 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Hydrawise averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.

### Do Over 40 or Hydrawise have ads?

Neither Over 40 nor Hydrawise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Over 40 or Hydrawise?

Over 40 ships an update every 3 months, and Hydrawise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Over 40 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hydrawise on October 14, 2026.

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