# B vs Barn Scan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B at none against Barn Scan's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barn Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per month. B asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | B | Barn Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **337K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Orbit Irrigation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066451938) | [Ws Media Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266824255) |

## 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


### Barn Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barn-scan/id6815647106)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barn plan | $79.00 | per month |
| One horse read | $29.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B free?

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

### Is Barn Scan free?

Barn Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do B or Barn Scan have ads?

Neither B nor Barn Scan shows ads.

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