Comparison

OpenSprinkler vs LinkTap

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

Head to head
About

OpenSprinkler

Control your OpenSprinkler irrigation system remotely. Monitor device status, modify watering schedules, and launch programs instantly. Features manual testing, multi-device support, and weather integration.

Highlights
  • Device status monitoring
  • Program modification
  • Instant program launch
  • Manual testing mode
  • Multi-device support
  • Weather and forecast integration
  • Log data visualization
Features
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The application allows you to automatically detect and control your OpenSprinkler irrigation system(s). OpenSprinkler is an open-source Internet web-based sprinkler timer / controller built upon the Arduino platform. Features of the app include: * Easy to understand device status * Quick program modification * Launch ad-hoc or defined programs instantly * Manual mode for convenient testing * Multi-device support * View visual representation of upcoming scheduled programs * View graphical and tabulated representation of log data * View current weather and forecast status for the device location * Change and disable rain delay * Multiple supported languages (Afrikaans, Amharic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Mongolian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish and more) This application requires you to own an OpenSprinkler that is properly connected to your network. For more information please visit https://opensprinkler.com. You can control your device from outside the local network with proper port forwarding and use of the WAN IP within the application or by using a VPN. For further assistance please visit the forums: https://forums.opensprinkler.com This is open source software: source code for this application can be found at https://github.com/OpenSprinkler/OpenSprinkler-App

About

LinkTap

Control your wireless water timer remotely from anywhere. Schedule watering with multiple modes, skip watering during rain, and monitor your device's status. Receive notifications and view historical data for efficient water management.

Highlights
  • Remote access anywhere, anytime
  • Six work modes for scheduling
  • Rain Skip feature
  • Monitor timer status
  • Watering notifications
  • View watering history
  • Control up to 24 timers
Features
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LinkTap App: Remotely access your LinkTap Wireless Water Timer through the App anywhere, anytime. FEATURES: . Provide 6 works modes (Instant mode, Calendar mode, Month mode, Odd-even mode, Interval mode and 7-day mode). . Rain Skip to save water. . Monitor water timer's status (battery capacity, wireless signal strength). . Receives notification when watering starts and ends. . View watering and rain skip history of each water timer. . View real-time watering progress. . View water timer's local weather forecast. . Control up to 24 water timers under one user account. . Multilingual support (English, Español, Deutsch, Français, Italiano and 中文) Supported language: English, Español, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, 中文, 日本語 REQUIREMENTS . The App requires iOS 7+. . Cellular or WiFi internet connection is required.

Screenshots

OpenSprinkler3 screens
LinkTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenSprinkler at 3.9 against LinkTap's 3.6. OpenSprinkler also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

OpenSprinkler holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of OpenSprinkler's written reviews are positive against 56% of LinkTap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSprinkler ships an update every 2 months, LinkTap every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenSprinkler versus LinkTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSprinklerLinkTap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (29 ratings) — better3.6 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews — better56.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2948 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenThingsLINKTAP PTY LTD

Customer experience

OpenSprinkler

All ratings29 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative22.2%

LinkTap

All ratings48 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral20.8%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral15.2%
Negative28.8%

In-app purchases

None

OpenSprinkler

No in-app purchases

None

LinkTap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSprinkler free?
OpenSprinkler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkTap free?
LinkTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenSprinkler or LinkTap?
OpenSprinkler is rated higher. OpenSprinkler averages 3.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while LinkTap averages 3.6 from 48 ratings.
Do OpenSprinkler or LinkTap have ads?
Neither OpenSprinkler nor LinkTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSprinkler or LinkTap?
OpenSprinkler ships an update every 2 months, and LinkTap every 5 weeks. Most recently, OpenSprinkler was updated on September 24, 2026 and LinkTap on September 30, 2026.

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