# OpenSprinkler vs Fluence Wireless Flex

The clearest difference is rating: Fluence Wireless Flex at 5.0 against OpenSprinkler's 3.9. Fluence Wireless Flex also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). OpenSprinkler's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fluence Wireless Flex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSprinkler has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenSprinkler ships an update every 2 months, Fluence Wireless Flex every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSprinkler | Fluence Wireless Flex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensprinkler/id830988967/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluence-wireless-flex/id1558821999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OpenThings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526685906) | [Fluence Bioengineering Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342289323) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSprinkler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensprinkler/id830988967)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 💡 Open API for customization
- 🚀 Works great with hardware
- 👍 Great companion app
- 👍 Well-designed interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and fails to connect
- 🐛 Wi-Fi only interaction is a hinder
- 🐛 Slow app refresh/updates
- 🐛 Incompatible with VoiceOver
- 🐛 Loses settings on updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Fluence Wireless Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluence-wireless-flex/id1558821999)

This app configures wireless dimming hardware for horticulture lighting systems. It offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to wired configurations, compatible with various climate management systems.

**Highlights:** Wireless lighting control configuration, Compatibility with 0-10V climate management systems, Reduced installation time and cost, Eliminates wiring errors, Optional wireless wall station for local control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSprinkler free?

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

### Is Fluence Wireless Flex free?

Fluence Wireless Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenSprinkler or Fluence Wireless Flex?

Fluence Wireless Flex is rated higher. OpenSprinkler averages 3.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Fluence Wireless Flex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OpenSprinkler or Fluence Wireless Flex have ads?

Neither OpenSprinkler nor Fluence Wireless Flex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSprinkler or Fluence Wireless Flex?

OpenSprinkler ships an update every 2 months, and Fluence Wireless Flex every 6 weeks. Most recently, OpenSprinkler was updated on October 23, 2026 and Fluence Wireless Flex on October 9, 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.*