Comparison

K vs Hunter CELLKIT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

K

Control your K-Rain irrigation timers remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust watering schedules, zones, and monitor battery levels from your iPhone or iPad. Secure your controllers with a passcode.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Smart Technology control
  • Remote programming of watering schedules
  • Manual start, stop, and suspend functions
  • Zone configuration
  • Battery level and connection status monitoring
  • Passcode lock for security
  • Control multiple timers
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Control your K-Rain BL-KR Battery Powered Timer, BL-24 Indoor Irrigation Timer and TC-KR Hose End Timer with one streamlined App and Bluetooth Smart Technology. No more crawling around the valve box trying to program or troubleshoot your battery powered timer – this app puts full programming control in the palm of your hand. This app allows you to: · Transform your iPhone or iPad into a remote control and fully program your BL-KR, BL-24 or TC-KR controller(s) using Bluetooth Smart technology from up to 32 feet (10m) away. · Manually start, stop or suspend your controller(s) from up to 32 feet away. · Fully configure watering schedules and zones. · Detect battery levels and connection status. · Add a passcode lock to each controller for added security. · The ability to add multiple BL-KR, BL-24 & TC-KR controllers and program/control them using 1 app on your iPhone or iPad. The K-Rain BL-KR Battery Powered Irrigation Controller uses a 9V DC Latching Solenoid, and comes in 1, 2 4 or 6 station models, all rain sensor ready. The K-Rain BL-24 Irrigation Timer comes with a 110V or 220V external transformer and can be configured in 4, 6, 9 or 12 station models, all rain sensor ready. The K-Rain TC-KR battery powered hose-end timer can be used for irrigation or misting and is powered by a 9V battery.

About

Hunter CELLKIT

This app facilitates the connection of irrigation controllers to a cloud-based management software. It uses a 4G LTE module for secure internet access and allows users to configure cellular settings and view connection details via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Connects ICC2 Controllers to Centralus Software
  • 4G LTE wide area connectivity
  • Secure and reliable internet connection
  • Bluetooth app for cellular setup
  • View APN, Carrier Profile, and Connection Status
  • Monitor Cellular Signal Strength, IMEI, and ICCID
Features
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The CELLKIT Cellular Communication Module is used to connect ICC2 Controllers to Hunter's Centralus™ Irrigation Management Software. This 4G LTE communication module allows for wide area connectivity to Centralus cloud-based control, and provides a secure, reliable connection to the internet. Use this Bluetooth App to provision the cellular setup and view configuration settings such as: Access Point Name (APN), Carrier Profile, Connection Status, Cellular Signal Strength, IMEI, and ICCID details.

Screenshots

K4 screens
Hunter CELLKIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: K at 3.3 against Hunter CELLKIT's 2.6. K also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%). Hunter CELLKIT's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

K holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of K's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hunter CELLKIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K ships an update every 4 months, Hunter CELLKIT every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
K versus Hunter CELLKIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKHunter CELLKIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (9 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK-Rain Manufacturing CorporationHunter Industries

Customer experience

K

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Hunter CELLKIT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

K

No in-app purchases

None

Hunter CELLKIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is K free?
K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hunter CELLKIT free?
Hunter CELLKIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, K or Hunter CELLKIT?
K is rated higher. K averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Hunter CELLKIT averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do K or Hunter CELLKIT have ads?
Neither K nor Hunter CELLKIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, K or Hunter CELLKIT?
K ships an update every 4 months, and Hunter CELLKIT every 7 months. Most recently, K was updated on September 29, 2026 and Hunter CELLKIT on October 21, 2026.

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