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 review sentiment: K at 40% against Hunter CELLKIT's 0%. K also leads on rating (3.3 vs 3.0). 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 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 June 25, 2026 and September 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) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better4
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 3.0 from 4 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 June 25, 2026 and Hunter CELLKIT on September 21, 2026.

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