Comparison

Raindrip vs NthGrow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Raindrip

Control your watering with a smart timer. Create custom schedules and automate adjustments based on weather to save time, money, and water. Compatible with specific models.

Highlights
  • Remote watering control
  • Customizable schedules
  • Weather-based adjustments
  • Water saving automation
  • Model compatibility
Features
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Connect your Raindrip Water Timer to your mobile device to control watering. Set up customized watering schedules and automate weather-based adjustments, saving time money and water. Compatible with the following models: R875CT R875CTG For more information, visit raindrip.com

About

NthGrow

Control and configure your NthGrow devices remotely. This utility app allows for easy management of settings and device operations.

Highlights
  • Device configuration
  • Remote control
  • Settings management
  • Effortless operation
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Effortlessly manage your NthGrow devices with this app, enabling you to configure settings, remote control, and more.

Screenshots

Raindrip4 screens
NthGrow3 screens

Verdict

The call

Raindrip and NthGrow both sit at 2.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of NthGrow's written reviews are positive against 0% of Raindrip's. NthGrow also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 22 months). Raindrip's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for Raindrip against 2.4 for NthGrow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Raindrip's written reviews are positive against 33% of NthGrow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raindrip ships an update every 22 months, NthGrow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Raindrip versus NthGrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaindripNthGrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (7 ratings)2.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB46 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNational Diversified Sales, Inc.Shenzhen Lazelaze Ecological Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Raindrip

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NthGrow

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Raindrip

No in-app purchases

None

NthGrow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raindrip free?
Raindrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NthGrow free?
NthGrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Raindrip or NthGrow?
NthGrow is rated higher. Raindrip averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NthGrow averages 2.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Raindrip or NthGrow have ads?
Neither Raindrip nor NthGrow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raindrip or NthGrow?
Raindrip ships an update every 22 months, and NthGrow fortnightly. Most recently, Raindrip was updated on June 1, 2026 and NthGrow on September 3, 2026.

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