# RainMachine vs Hunter WVL

The clearest difference is rating: Hunter WVL at 5.0 against RainMachine's 1.8. Hunter WVL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). RainMachine's advantage is ratings volume (613 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RainMachine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Hunter WVL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hunter WVL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RainMachine has 613 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RainMachine ships an update monthly, Hunter WVL every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainMachine | Hunter WVL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainmachine/id647589286/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-wvl/id1543810166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **613** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RainMachine](https://appshunter.io/developer/647589469) | [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127) |

## What reviewers say

### RainMachine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainmachine/id647589286)

Control your smart sprinkler system from your iPhone or iPad. Dynamically adjust watering schedules based on local weather data to save water and maintain a healthy garden. Manage zones, set restrictions, and snooze or pause watering remotely.

**Highlights:** Cloud independent smart sprinkler control, Dynamic weather-based watering schedules, Remote access and control, Water saving technology, Zone and program management, Snooze and pause watering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RainMachine Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Hunter WVL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-wvl/id1543810166)

This app facilitates wireless valve monitoring for specific irrigation controllers. It allows for convenient setup, configuration, and diagnostics of field devices using Bluetooth technology and LoRa radio communication.

**Highlights:** Wireless valve monitoring, Setup and configuration, Diagnostics of field devices, Bluetooth connectivity, LoRa radio communication, Supports HCC, ICC2, and MCC controllers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RainMachine free?

RainMachine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hunter WVL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RainMachine or Hunter WVL?

Hunter WVL is rated higher. RainMachine averages 1.8 out of 5 from 613 ratings, while Hunter WVL averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do RainMachine or Hunter WVL have ads?

Neither RainMachine nor Hunter WVL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RainMachine or Hunter WVL?

RainMachine ships an update monthly, and Hunter WVL every 5 weeks. Most recently, RainMachine was updated on September 19, 2026 and Hunter WVL on September 3, 2026.

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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.*