# OpenSprinkler vs Grow Guardian

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenSprinkler at none against Grow Guardian's 1. OpenSprinkler also leads on ads (none vs shown). Grow Guardian's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grow Guardian sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. OpenSprinkler asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSprinkler | Grow Guardian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensprinkler/id830988967/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **29** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OpenThings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526685906) | [Grow Guardian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861035434) |

## 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


### Grow Guardian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-guardian/id6756507197)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSprinkler free?

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

### Is Grow Guardian free?

Grow Guardian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do OpenSprinkler or Grow Guardian have ads?

Grow Guardian shows ads; OpenSprinkler does not.

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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.*