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
Read full description

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
Read full description

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 iOS requirement: e at 13.0 against OpenSprinkler's 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 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
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenThingsRockwool International A/S

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.

Other comparisons