B vs Hubspace
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 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.
- Remote sprinkler control
- Smart watering schedules
- Weather-based adjustments
- Custom program settings
- Integrated irrigation audit tool
- Water conservation features
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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
Hubspace
Easily set up and manage your smart home devices. Organize products by room, create schedules, and control settings remotely. Integrates with popular voice assistants for a seamless smart living experience.
- Device setup
- Remote management
- Room organization
- Scheduling
- Product settings control
- Google/Alexa integration
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Use the Hubspace app to set up your Hubspace smart home products and begin managing your connected home in just minutes. Organize your products by room and property, set schedules, or change product settings as needed using app controls. Manage and monitor your Hubspace products at home or remotely. PRODUCT SETTINGS • On/off controls • Change light color temperature settings and colors • Group products • Set schedules • Integrate with Google and Alexa • Set fan speed • And more For Canada: By clicking “Install”, you acknowledge having read and understood this Description and consent to the installation of The Home Depot’s Hubspace mobile application and all updates and upgrades thereto (the “App”). The App allows you to build a home network of smart products and to control them from your device. It collects, uses and discloses certain personal information for this purpose, as set out more fully in the Privacy and Security Statement at https://www.homedepot.com/privacy/Privacy_Security. You can withdraw your consent at any time, though certain withdrawals of consent may limit your ability to use the App as designed or at all. Home Depot of Canada Inc. 400-1 Concorde Gate | Toronto ON M3C 4H9 | The Home Depot Canada |privacy@homedepot.ca | Privacy Policy https://www.homedepot.com/privacy/Privacy_Security.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Hubspace at free against B's free with in-app purchases. Hubspace also leads on chart position (#93 vs unranked). B's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 49%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 4.8 for Hubspace. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 330K and 218K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of B's written reviews are positive against 49% of Hubspace's.
B ships an update every 6 weeks, Hubspace monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | B | Hubspace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (330K ratings) | 4.8 (218K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews — better | 48.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 330K — better | 218K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #93 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orbit Irrigation | Afero, Inc. |
Customer experience
B
Hubspace
User reviews
B
From 330K 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
Hubspace
From 218K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Useful scheduling features
- 🔒 Secure connectivity
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Unexpected device behavior
- 💡 Lack of customization options
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
Hubspace
Reported bugs
4 issues- Devices going offline randomly
- Schedules not working as expected
- Inability to delete existing schedules
- Inconsistent color output
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to create custom presets
- Scheduling options for groups/rooms
- Integration with Apple HomeKit
- Randomized on/off times for security
In-app purchases
B
No in-app purchases
Hubspace
No in-app purchases









