# RainMachine vs Hunter CELLKIT

The clearest difference is rating: Hunter CELLKIT at 3.0 against RainMachine's 1.8. Hunter CELLKIT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 12.0). RainMachine's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (613 vs 4). On price, 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 CELLKIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hunter CELLKIT holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RainMachine has 613 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of RainMachine's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hunter CELLKIT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RainMachine ships an update monthly, Hunter CELLKIT every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainMachine | Hunter CELLKIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainmachine/id647589286/reviews) | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-cellkit/id1553811771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **613** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| 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 CELLKIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-cellkit/id1553811771)

This app facilitates the connection of irrigation controllers to a cloud-based management software. It uses a 4G LTE module for secure internet access and allows users to configure cellular settings and view connection details via Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Connects ICC2 Controllers to Centralus Software, 4G LTE wide area connectivity, Secure and reliable internet connection, Bluetooth app for cellular setup, View APN, Carrier Profile, and Connection Status, Monitor Cellular Signal Strength, IMEI, and ICCID

**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 CELLKIT free?

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

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

Hunter CELLKIT is rated higher. RainMachine averages 1.8 out of 5 from 613 ratings, while Hunter CELLKIT averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do RainMachine or Hunter CELLKIT have ads?

Neither RainMachine nor Hunter CELLKIT shows ads.

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

RainMachine ships an update monthly, and Hunter CELLKIT every 7 months. Most recently, RainMachine was updated on September 19, 2026 and Hunter CELLKIT on September 21, 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.*