# B vs LeakBot

B and LeakBot both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of LeakBot's written reviews are positive against 61% of B's. LeakBot also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). B's advantage is ratings volume (336K vs 2.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for B against 4.8 for LeakBot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B has 336K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of B's written reviews are positive against 92% of LeakBot's.

B ships an update every 6 weeks, LeakBot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | B | LeakBot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leakbot/id1225538370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **91.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 128 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbit Irrigation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066451938) | [Leakbot Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654502603) |

## What reviewers say

### B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939)

Control and monitor your sprinklers from anywhere with this smart watering app. It uses local weather data and plant information to create optimized watering schedules, saving water and money. You can also set custom programs and utilize an integrated irrigation audit tool.

**Highlights:** Remote sprinkler control, Smart watering schedules, Weather-based adjustments, Custom program settings, Integrated irrigation audit tool, Water conservation features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use app
- 🌳 Effective smart watering
- 🌍 Remote control from anywhere
- ⏱️ Convenient manual control
- 📊 Detailed watering history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🌧️ Inaccurate weather data
- 🔍 Unintuitive interface
- 🔀 Inability to control multiple devices together
- 🕰️ Inconsistent watering schedules

**Reported bugs**

- Watering programs not executing as scheduled
- Zones not responding to manual controls
- Connectivity issues causing loss of watering history
- Unexpected changes to programmed watering schedules

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause and resume watering programs
- Integration with smart home platforms (e.g., HomeKit)
- More granular control over watering schedules and zones
- Improved weather forecasting and rain delay functionality
- Global calendar view of all connected devices


### LeakBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leakbot/id1225538370)

This app connects to a smart water leak alarm to monitor your home's plumbing. It detects leaks early to prevent damage and costly repairs, providing real-time alerts and diagnostic information.

**Highlights:** Smart water leak alarm integration, Early leak detection, Water damage prevention, Real-time status updates, Problem diagnosis, Repair booking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy installation
- 🚀 Sensitive leak detection
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind
- 💡 Helpful for finding and fixing leaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery-related problems
- 🔍 Difficulty locating the leak source

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during setup
- Device fails to connect to Wi-Fi

**Requested features**

- Ability to bypass known water usage (e.g., sprinklers)
- More detailed leak location information
- Integration with smart home systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B free?

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

### Is LeakBot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, B or LeakBot?

LeakBot is rated higher. B averages 4.7 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while LeakBot averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do B or LeakBot have ads?

Neither B nor LeakBot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, B or LeakBot?

B ships an update every 6 weeks, and LeakBot every 2 months. Most recently, B was updated on October 30, 2026 and LeakBot on October 24, 2026.

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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.*