Comparison

OpenSprinkler vs RippHome

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

RippHome

Organize and control multiple smart home devices by grouping them into rooms for simplified management. Customize your experience with a selection of background wallpapers. Supports English and Simplified Chinese.

Highlights
  • Group multiple devices for unified control
  • Create and manage rooms
  • Add devices and groups to rooms
  • Supports English and Simplified Chinese
  • Customizable background wallpapers
Features
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You can form multiple devices into groups for unified control. In addition, we support the creation of rooms. You can add devices or groups to a room to facilitate operation and management. This application currently supports English and Simplified Chinese, switch within the App. At the same time, we have a variety of beautiful background wallpapers for you to use.

Screenshots

OpenSprinkler3 screens
RippHome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenSprinkler at 65% against RippHome's 0%. OpenSprinkler also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (29 vs 4). RippHome's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSprinkler has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of OpenSprinkler's written reviews are positive against 0% of RippHome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSprinkler ships an update every 2 months, RippHome fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpenSprinkler versus RippHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSprinklerRippHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (29 ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenThingsOE Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

OpenSprinkler

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

RippHome

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

OpenSprinkler

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • No network connectivity after update
  • Constantly crashes and fails to connect
  • App refreshes and updates super slow
  • Incompatible with VoiceOver, cannot edit/create programs
  • App cannot connect or discover OpenSprinkler 1.8.3 after update
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  • Update deleted OS sites and required new login
  • Loses settings on app updates
  • Won't connect to controller, but works in browser
  • Requires VPN to log in remotely
  • Screen doesn't refresh after changes, requires app restart
  • App crashes when taking a picture to assign to a zone
  • Resume after phone lock causes freeze, requires app restart
  • Weather location always displays as '11, Tottori-ken'
  • Hardware unit loses power randomly and reboots
  • App adds additional programs to the end of the list
  • Clock/GMT feature crashes app and reverts to default
  • Latest update broke connection with early build units (FW 1.8.3)
  • Update crashed OpenSprinkler, router can't find units
  • Firmware update wipes out config
  • Resume on iPhone 7 doesn't work, requires force quit

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Indicate % water level with weather forecasts
  • Fix VoiceOver compatibility for editing/creating programs
  • Improve UI, follow iPhone standards
  • Add logging support to the app
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  • Support for older firmware versions (1.8.3)
  • Fix DHCP/static IP bug
  • Add temperature display to home screen
  • Fix resume issue on iPhone

RippHome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OpenSprinkler

No in-app purchases

None

RippHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSprinkler free?
OpenSprinkler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RippHome free?
RippHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenSprinkler or RippHome?
OpenSprinkler is rated higher. OpenSprinkler averages 3.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while RippHome averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.
Do OpenSprinkler or RippHome have ads?
Neither OpenSprinkler nor RippHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSprinkler or RippHome?
OpenSprinkler ships an update every 2 months, and RippHome fortnightly. Most recently, OpenSprinkler was updated on October 26, 2026 and RippHome on October 24, 2026.

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