Comparison

Next Level Irrigation vs Open Pi

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

Head to head
About

Next Level Irrigation

Features
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Next Level Irrigation puts smart irrigation control in the palm of your hand. Monitor and manage your OpenSprinkler controllers from anywhere with a beautiful, intuitive interface designed for both homeowners and professionals. KEY FEATURES: - Real-time zone control: Start, stop, and monitor irrigation zones instantly - Smart scheduling: AI-powered watering schedules that adapt to weather conditions - Multi-controller support: Manage multiple properties from a single app - Water usage analytics: Track consumption and savings over time - Apple Watch companion: Quick glance at status and one-tap zone control from your wrist - Widget support: Monitor irrigation status right from your home screen - Siri shortcuts: Voice control your irrigation with custom Siri commands - Weather integration: Automatic rain delay and seasonal adjustments - Push notifications: Get alerts for system events, rain delays, and completed programs - Multi-language: Available in English and Spanish Whether you manage a single home lawn or dozens of commercial properties, Next Level Irrigation gives you the tools to save water, save time, and keep landscapes thriving. Requires an OpenSprinkler controller connected to your network.

About

Open Pi

Manage your Raspberry Pi devices remotely without cloud services. Monitor system health, control Docker, run commands, transfer files, and manage GPIO from a modern, privacy-focused interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time system monitoring
  • SSH terminal access
  • Docker container management
  • GPIO control
  • File manager
  • Wake-on-LAN Helper
  • Remote system actions
Features
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Direct, local, and private Raspberry Pi management. Open Pi lets you monitor system health, manage Docker containers, and run SSH commands on your Raspberry Pi right from your phone. No cloud servers, accounts, or subscriptions. Built for homelabs, self-hosting, IoT projects, and software development. Key Features • System Health: Real-time CPU, RAM, storage, and temperature metrics • Docker Management: View, start, stop, and restart containers • Terminal: Secure SSH command-line access over local network or VPN • File Manager: Direct file uploads and downloads • GPIO Control: Monitor and toggle pins • Auto-Discovery: Detect devices automatically on local networks • System Actions: Wake-on-LAN helper, remote reboot, and alerts Privacy • Native SSH connection with no background agents • No accounts, tracking, or telemetry • Local-first architecture with zero subscriptions • All data stays on your local network

Screenshots

Next Level Irrigation2 screens
Open Pi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Level Irrigation at none against Open Pi's 2. Open Pi's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Open Pi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Next Level Irrigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Level Irrigation ships an update every 4 months, Open Pi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Next Level Irrigation versus Open Pi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext Level IrrigationOpen Pi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeo LebelArtem Svitelskyi

In-app purchases

None

Next Level Irrigation

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Open Pi

One-time2
  • Single (Lifetime)$5.99
  • Family (Lifetime)$12.99

Questions

Is Next Level Irrigation free?
Next Level Irrigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Open Pi free?
Open Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Next Level Irrigation or Open Pi have ads?
Neither Next Level Irrigation nor Open Pi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Next Level Irrigation or Open Pi?
Next Level Irrigation ships an update every 4 months, and Open Pi weekly. Most recently, Next Level Irrigation was updated on October 24, 2026 and Open Pi on October 25, 2026.

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