The 7096 has more features and is less expensive so it is generally the way to go.
The 7096 has a simple one screen interface, once the controller is programmed it is disconnected. It does have a night mode but it is actuated by a photocell and not a timer. The controller stores only one program and it has a nightmode and stormmode that can overlap that for calmer conditions at night and a daily to weekly brief storm surge.
If you are not in a rush to buy you might wait a few months, something new is around the corner.