B vs Winix Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B
Control and monitor your sprinklers from anywhere with this smart watering app. It offers intelligent scheduling based on local weather and soil conditions, or customizable manual programs. An integrated audit tool helps optimize water usage and save money.
- Remote sprinkler control
- Smart watering schedules
- Weather-based adjustments
- Customizable programs
- Integrated irrigation audit tool
- Water usage optimization
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The B-hyve smart sprinkler timer app allows you to control or monitor your sprinklers from anywhere in the world with the convenience of your smart device. Smart Watering Knowing how long and how often to water your plants can be challenging. When set to smart watering mode, B-hyve takes the guesswork out of watering and utilizes Mother Nature, along with some really great technology, to determine the watering schedule for your yard. When set and left in smart watering mode, B-hyve can save users as much as 50% more water over a traditional controller. Weather When set in smart mode, B-hyve uses local weather data to determine how much water is evaporated and transpired through your plants each day to know when it needs to water. It also accounts for any rainfall that is in the forecast, shuts off the system for rain, then looks back to see how much actually fell. That’s smart! But all yards are not the same. B-hyve also takes into account things like soil type, plant type, sun/shade and slope to determine a watering schedule that takes the water to the roots and helps avoid runoff. WeatherSense If you want to be the one in control of the schedule, that’s okay too. With B-hyve you can set custom programs to water how you want while still taking advantage of the local weather data to override watering in case of a weather event. This will shut off your system during the rain and resume your program when the rain has passed. That’s smart! Integrated Irrigation Audit Tool The B-hyve app also integrates the award-winning irrigation audit tool right to your smart device. By performing a catch cup test on your sprinkler system, you will know exactly how much water is being applied rather than relying on estimated sprinkler head water use that other timers/apps use, which can be off by as much as 50%, saving you more water and money. This is the app for the best-selling, WaterSense and SWAT certified Orbit B-hyve Smart Wifi Sprinkler Timer. This is also the companion app for homeowners with the Hydro-Rain B-hyve Pro Wifi Controller. Please let us know if you have questions or problems. ALEXA – Works with Alexa. For a list of Alexa commands visit http://help.orbitbhyve.com/Alexa-Commands/ Bhyve.orbitonline.com 800-488-6156 support@orbitbhyve.com
Winix Smart
Control your air purifier remotely, monitor indoor and outdoor air quality in real-time, and manage filter life. Schedule operation and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Remote power on/off
- Fan speed and mode control
- Scheduling air purifier operation
- Real-time indoor/outdoor air quality monitoring
- Filter life tracking and replacement alerts
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa
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* An integrated Winix Smart App to control Winix Smart Air Purifiers has been released. Winix Smart App requires permissions to the following services: Even if you do not allow optional permissions, you can still use the service limitedly. - Location (optional) : Needed to access your current outdoor air quality location. - Call (optional) : Needed to call customer service. (The Winix Samrt app never performs other functions using the above permission.) # Remote Control from Anywhere - Power on/off - Cycle between low, medium, high, and turbo Fan Speeds - Switch between manual, auto, and sleep Modes - Set your air purifier to run on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule # Real-time Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Information - Monitor air quality in real time to stay in control even if you’re not at home - Track air quality history to better understand your environment # Manage Filters - Displays the percent of remaining filter life - In-app alerts for when it’s time to replace your filter - Connect to Amazon DRS for automatic filter replacements # Works with Amazon Alexa - Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. - Enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands for your Winix Smart Air Purifier. Outdoor air quality – Real-time outdoor air quality information for your current location or search by city Indoor air quality – Displays the current air quality conditions of the room your Winix air purifier is in Schedule – Run your Winix Air Purifier only during certain times by setting a schedule Alexa – Click here to enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands or Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. WINIX Promotion – Stay up to date on current Winix sales & promotions
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Verdict
B and Winix Smart both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of B's written reviews are positive against 21% of Winix Smart's. B also leads on ratings volume (336K vs 35K). On price, rating, 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
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 4.6 for Winix Smart. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B has 336K ratings behind it against 35K, 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 21% of Winix Smart's.
B ships an update every 6 weeks, Winix Smart monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | B | Winix Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (336K ratings) — better | 4.6 (35K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews — better | 21.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 336K — better | 35K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orbit Irrigation | WINIX INC. |
Customer experience
B
Winix Smart
User reviews
B
From 336K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Easy to use app
- 🌳 Effective smart watering
- 🌍 Remote control from anywhere
- ⏱️ Convenient manual control
- 📊 Detailed watering history
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🌧️ Inaccurate weather data
- 🔍 Unintuitive interface
- 🔀 Inability to control multiple devices together
- 🕰️ Inconsistent watering schedules
Winix Smart
From 35K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Cleans air effectively
- 🚀 Easy installation
- 💡 Helpful app features (filter life, air quality monitoring)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (location access required)
- 🔍 Unreliable outdoor air quality data
- 🤖 Buggy and unresponsive app
- 🤔 Confusing setup process
Bugs and requests
B
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Winix Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Firmware update process issues
- Inability to connect to WiFi
- Scheduling features not functioning properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve app UI and usability
- Allow device rearrangement in app
- Integrate with smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home)
- Provide more detailed air quality information
In-app purchases
B
No in-app purchases
Winix Smart
No in-app purchases









