Comparison

OpenSprinkler vs e

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

e

Features
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The e-Gro app provides rootzone information that puts you in the driver’s seat. The reliable platform paired with our high-quality sensors enable you to monitor and steer your crops. View sensor data from all rooms in your facility and monitor key measurements such as EC, WC, room temperatures and relative humidity. Powered by Grodan

Screenshots

OpenSprinkler3 screens
e3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenSprinkler at every 2 months against e's every 33 months. e's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSprinkler ships an update every 2 months, e every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenSprinkler versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSprinklere
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenThingsRockwool International A/S

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

e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OpenSprinkler

No in-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSprinkler free?
OpenSprinkler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenSprinkler or e have ads?
Neither OpenSprinkler nor e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSprinkler or e?
OpenSprinkler ships an update every 2 months, and e every 33 months. Most recently, OpenSprinkler was updated on November 1, 2026 and e on November 4, 2026.

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