# B vs Winix Smart

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | B | Winix Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939/reviews)** | [4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winix-smart/id1477030154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 35K |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 131 MB | 80 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) | [WINIX INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/475353212) |

## 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 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.

**Highlights:** Remote sprinkler control, Smart watering schedules, Weather-based adjustments, Customizable programs, Integrated irrigation audit tool, Water usage optimization

**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


### Winix Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winix-smart/id1477030154)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cleans air effectively
- 🚀 Easy installation
- 💡 Helpful app features (filter life, air quality monitoring)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (location access required)
- 🔍 Unreliable outdoor air quality data
- 🤖 Buggy and unresponsive app
- 🤔 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Firmware update process issues
- Inability to connect to WiFi
- Scheduling features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B free?

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

### Is Winix Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, B or Winix Smart?

B is rated higher. B averages 4.7 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while Winix Smart averages 4.6 from 35K ratings.

### Do B or Winix Smart have ads?

Neither B nor Winix Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, B or Winix Smart?

B ships an update every 6 weeks, and Winix Smart monthly. Most recently, B was updated on November 4, 2026 and Winix Smart on November 4, 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.*