Comparison

Always Full vs AcuRite NOW

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

Head to head
About

Always Full

Monitor your pet's water bowl status remotely. Receive alerts for tilt, fill failures, filter replacements, and water level changes. Customize flush cycles and enjoy an optional extended warranty.

Highlights
  • Bowl status dashboard
  • Push notifications for bowl events
  • Customizable flush cycles
  • Extended repair/replace warranty (subscription)
  • Filter replacement reminders
  • Pet water consumption tracking
Features
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-Used in conjunction with Always Full Pet Water Bowl. -Check the Bowl status via a bowl status dash board. -Set and push notifications of bowl status, including: *Bowl is tilted *Daily maximum water reached *Failed to fill *Controller not firmly attached *High water level detected *Replace Wall Unit filter *Replace Bowl filter *Pet daily average decreased *Normal operation confirmation *Hardware fault -Optional subscription gives an extended repair/replace warranty for as long as you subscribe. -Customize the “flush” cycle from every hour to: *Flush only after filling *Flush every 20, 40, or 60 minutes *Sleep Mode, customize times not to flush

About

AcuRite NOW

Access real-time, hyper-local weather and environmental data from your connected sensors. Get custom alerts, integrate with smart home devices, and make informed decisions for your home, garden, or outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather data
  • Smart home integration
  • Customizable alerts
  • Multi-sensor monitoring
  • Visual dashboards
  • Historical trends
  • Daily & 5-day forecasts
Features
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The Weather You Need for the Life You Lead AcuRite NOW delivers real-time, hyper-local weather and environmental insights from your connected AcuRite weather stations and sensors—right from your smartphone. Designed for those who demand more precision, control, and seamless smart home integration, this next-gen app helps you stay informed, react faster, and make better decisions—indoors and out. For DIYers and Outdoor Enthusiasts Whether you’re gardening, prepping for a storm, or planning your next adventure, AcuRite NOW gives you instant access to hyper-local weather data from your personal sensors. Make smarter decisions about your day, your projects, and your gear. For Smart Home Pros Seamlessly integrate your AcuRite sensors with Alexa, Google Home, or use “If-This-Then-That” (IFTTT) automation recipes to build your own smart life. Automate actions like turning on fans, heaters, or dehumidifiers based on real-time weather triggers - all tailored to your needs. Key Features • Real-Time Weather Data based on your weather station or sensors, such as: temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall, barometric pressure, and air quality • Smart Home Integration with Alexa, Google Assistant, or use “If-This-Then-That” (IFTTT) • Custom Alerts: freeze warnings, leak detection, high humidity, strong wind, rainfall notifications, and more • Multi-Sensor Monitoring: keep tabs on multiple locations—garage, greenhouse, lake house, and more • Visual Dashboards: easy-to-read layouts make conditions and trends instantly clear • Historical Trends: view detailed charts and graphs for smarter long-term decisions • Reliable Daily & 5-Day Forecasts Custom Alerts, Smarter Action Set personalized alerts via push notifications and email to know when conditions exceed your desired range. Stay ahead of risks like: • Water leaks or flooding • High or low humidity (mold, allergens, damage to collectibles) • Freezing temperatures (protect pipes, plants, pets) • Excessive or inadequate rainfall • High wind (protect outdoor furniture, secure gardens) • High soil or liquid temperatures (gardening or aquarium care) Why AcuRite NOW? This isn’t just a weather app—it’s your personal command center. Whether you want to protect your home from the elements, create a healthier indoor environment, or enhance your smart home routines, AcuRite NOW helps you do more with data that matters. Common use cases include: • Maintaining safe indoor air quality • Preventing mold and mildew • Managing energy use and comfort • Monitoring conditions for pets, gardens, pools, or ponds • Supporting group activities or property care through shared access Share with Family, Friends & Neighbors Grant access to current conditions and alerts with those who need to stay in the loop—house sitters, lawn care providers, community gardens, or local weather station communities. Friendly, US-Based Customer Support Get real help from real people. Reach out via email or chat or explore our robust support knowledge base. Download AcuRite NOW and take control of your environment—wherever you are.

Screenshots

Always Full4 screens
AcuRite NOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AcuRite NOW at none against Always Full's 2. AcuRite NOW also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Always Full sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. AcuRite NOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.2 for Always Full against 1.1 for AcuRite NOW. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AcuRite NOW has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Always Full's written reviews are positive against 2% of AcuRite NOW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Always Full ships an update every 2 months, AcuRite NOW every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Always Full versus AcuRite NOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlways FullAcuRite NOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (9 ratings) — better1.1 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews1.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlways Full LLCChaney Instruments

Customer experience

Always Full

All ratings9 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AcuRite NOW

All ratings831 ratings
Positive2.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative96.8%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive1.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative95.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Always Full

Subscriptions2
  • premium monthly$14.991 Month
  • premium yearly$29.991 Year
None

AcuRite NOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Always Full free?
Always Full is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AcuRite NOW free?
AcuRite NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Always Full or AcuRite NOW?
Always Full is rated higher. Always Full averages 1.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while AcuRite NOW averages 1.1 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Always Full or AcuRite NOW have ads?
Neither Always Full nor AcuRite NOW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Always Full or AcuRite NOW?
Always Full ships an update every 2 months, and AcuRite NOW every 5 weeks. Most recently, Always Full was updated on October 19, 2026 and AcuRite NOW on October 22, 2026.

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