# B vs iQua

B and iQua both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of B's written reviews are positive against 15% of iQua's. B also leads on ratings volume (336K vs 1K) and device support (3 vs 1). iQua's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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 4.7 for iQua. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B has 336K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 15% of iQua's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | B | iQua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqua/id1490327995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 15.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 128 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbit Irrigation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066451938) | [EcoWater Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001681720) |

## 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


### iQua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iqua/id1490327995)

Monitor and manage your Wi-Fi connected water treatment systems and water usage from your smartphone. Get detailed insights into your home's water consumption and receive alerts for potential issues.

**Highlights:** Monitor water usage (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), View current water flow rate, Track salt levels, Control water system remotely, Receive custom alerts for flow, usage, and salt, Launch system regeneration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Useful smart features
- 💡 Helpful alerts and notifications
- 🔒 Secure remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
- 📉 Limited data and history tracking
- 🤔 Confusing or missing features
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account or log in
- Inconsistent water flow data
- Inability to control water shutoff valve
- App crashes or loses connection

**Requested features**

- Regeneration history and schedule
- Detailed water usage analytics
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B free?

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

### Is iQua free?

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

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

iQua is rated higher. B averages 4.7 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while iQua averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do B or iQua have ads?

Neither B nor iQua shows ads.

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

B ships an update every 6 weeks, and iQua every 6 weeks. Most recently, B was updated on October 30, 2026 and iQua on October 29, 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.*