# B vs TempPro Sensor

The clearest difference is monetization model: TempPro Sensor at free against B's free with in-app purchases. TempPro Sensor also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.1). B's advantage is ratings volume (330K vs 11K) and review sentiment (61% vs 46%). 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 TempPro Sensor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B has 330K ratings behind it against 11K, 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 46% of TempPro Sensor's.

B ships an update every 6 weeks, TempPro Sensor every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | B | TempPro Sensor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939/reviews) | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temppro-sensor/id1542573749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 46.1% 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 | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orbit Irrigation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066451938) | [iTronics Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482729699) |

## 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


### TempPro Sensor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temppro-sensor/id1542573749)

Monitor real-time temperature and humidity with historical data up to one year. Receive alerts when readings fall outside your set range, ensuring optimal conditions.

**Highlights:** Real-time temperature display, Real-time humidity display, Heat index display, Historical data up to one year, Customizable alarm function

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate temperature and humidity readings
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick sensor connection
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring environments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Devices disappear from app after closing
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Sensor data not saving properly
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔋 Short battery life for sensors

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to reconnect to sensors after closing
- Temperature and humidity history data not displaying correctly
- Sensor discovery issues after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add ability to export data to CSV
- Improve notification system to send alerts even when app is closed
- Add option to change sensor names
- Improve graph functionality to show more detailed historical data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B free?

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

### Is TempPro Sensor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, B or TempPro Sensor?

B and TempPro Sensor are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 330K and 11K ratings respectively.

### Do B or TempPro Sensor have ads?

Neither B nor TempPro Sensor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, B or TempPro Sensor?

B ships an update every 6 weeks, and TempPro Sensor every 2 months. Most recently, B was updated on October 15, 2026 and TempPro Sensor on October 15, 2026.

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