Comparison

B vs Algomash Observe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote sprinkler control
  • Smart watering schedules
  • Weather-based adjustments
  • Custom program settings
  • Integrated irrigation audit tool
  • Water conservation features
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

About

Algomash Observe

This app uses AI and a quick facial scan to provide insights into your daily vitality. It analyzes indicators like energy, hydration, and stress, offering a single score and personalized recommendations to help you understand and improve your wellness.

Highlights
  • 9-second facial scans
  • AI-driven lifestyle insights
  • ASVS vitality score tracking
  • Smart lifestyle recommendations
  • Privacy-focused data processing
  • Non-invasive wellness tracking
Features
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Algomash Vitality Discover your daily vitality in seconds. Algomash transforms a quick 9-second facial scan into an easy-to-understand lifestyle insight experience. Using advanced AI technology and privacy-focused datasets, the app helps you understand and improve your day-to-day wellness through a single, effortless scan. How It Works Simply capture a short video with your phone’s camera. Our proprietary algorithms analyze subtle visual and physiological signals to estimate lifestyle indicators—such as energy balance, hydration, stress level, and recovery state. These insights combine into your ASVS (Algomash Sustainable Vitality Score) — a single, dynamic number (300–850) that reflects your overall lifestyle vitality and daily performance potential. Key Features 9-Second Scans: Capture a short facial video and receive your vitality score instantly. AI-Driven Insights: Explore lifestyle indicators including energy, hydration, stress balance, rest quality, and skin health. ASVS Score: Track your daily vitality trends through a simple, engaging scoring system. Smart Recommendations: Receive gentle lifestyle suggestions designed to help you optimize energy, focus, and recovery. Privacy First: All scans are processed securely with encryption and full GDPR compliance. Your data stays private, always under your control. Your Personal Vitality Companion Algomash Vitality helps you better understand your body’s daily rhythm. Whether you’re optimizing fitness, managing stress, or simply tracking wellness, Algomash provides a seamless, non-invasive way to visualize how your habits impact your vitality. Disclaimer Algomash provides lifestyle and wellness insights for educational and motivational purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice or diagnosis.

Screenshots

B4 screens
Algomash Observe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: B at Free against Algomash Observe's $24.99. B also leads on ratings volume (335K vs 1). Algomash Observe's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

B is free to download; Algomash Observe costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Algomash Observe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B has 335K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B ships an update every 6 weeks, Algomash Observe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
B versus Algomash Observe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBAlgomash Observe
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating4.7 (335K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings335K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrbit IrrigationAlgorithmic Mashup, Inc.

Customer experience

B

All ratings330,461 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,905 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative31.3%

Algomash Observe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Algomash Observe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

None

Algomash Observe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B free?
B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Algomash Observe free?
Algomash Observe costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, B or Algomash Observe?
Algomash Observe is rated higher. B averages 4.7 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while Algomash Observe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do B or Algomash Observe have ads?
Neither B nor Algomash Observe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B or Algomash Observe?
B ships an update every 6 weeks, and Algomash Observe every 4 weeks. Most recently, B was updated on October 26, 2026 and Algomash Observe on October 17, 2026.

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