Comparison

Yardian vs TimerPilot

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

Head to head
About

Yardian

This smart sprinkler controller features a built-in camera and a water restrictions database to help conserve water, save money, and enhance home security. It automatically adjusts watering schedules based on local weather and regulations, eliminating the need for manual adjustments.

Highlights
  • Built-in camera for monitoring
  • Smart Watering Program with local weather data
  • Exclusive Water Restrictions Database
  • Automatic schedule adjustments
  • Over-The-Air (OTA) programming
  • IFTTT integration
Features
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The Yardian The Yardian, Your Smartest Sprinkler Controller! Your Easiest-To-Use Smart Device for Home Water Conservation and Family Protection. Save up to 50% of Outdoor Water Usage ------ Yardian is the world’s first smart sprinkler controller with a built-in camera. It’s also the one and only smart sprinkler controller that provides a Water Restrictions Database. Yardian saves water and money, avoid fines of several hundred dollars, and monitor activities in your garage or yard! No More Constant Manual Adjustment ------ The Yardian’s “Smart Watering Program” carefully determines the optimal manner to water your lawn or garden with current, local weather data, your lawn or garden profiles and local water restrictions.The “Program” covers all watering zones by default. The Yardian can be easily set up and operating automatically without any manual programming. Exclusive Water Restrictions Database ------ More and more U.S. urban areas are adding government restrictions to residential water use. In some geographical areas, it is becoming incredibly difficult to maintain a green garden while avoiding penalty fees. With our help, there is no longer any real need to research your local government’s water regulations; the Yardian maintains and updates a water restrictions database that automatically alters your watering schedule to adhere to any required restrictions. The Yardian Provides Peace of Mind ------ Home safety statistics state that “4 burglaries happen every 60 seconds somewhere in the United States…and, it takes only 6 seconds to break through a garage door”. Installing the Yardian in your garage is the perfect security device with its built-in digital camera. It ensures permanent digital eyes, 24/7! Aeon Matrix Ensures Future Proofing of the Yardian ------ Aeon Matrix is able to integrate free Over-The-Air (OTA) programming with all Yardian devices. It conveniently receives new software, configuration settings and encryption updates. The Yardian also works with IFTTT, a web-based service to allow device owners the freedom and flexibility to create customized shortcut applications and actions. These "future-proof" capabilities ensure that this controller is a true investment in evolving smart home management.

About

TimerPilot

Features
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Life rarely runs on one clock. TimerPilot keeps every countdown in view, so you can run multiple independent timers without losing track of what finishes next. START IN SECONDS Launch a 1, 5, 10, or 25-minute quick timer with one tap. Need something specific? Create a custom timer with its own name, duration, color, sound, and repeat pattern. Your timers stay saved on your dashboard after they finish, ready to run again with one tap. They remain there until you choose to delete them. EVERY TIMER, CLEARLY IN CONTROL • Run multiple timers simultaneously • See remaining time, status, and repeat progress at a glance • Use dedicated play, pause, and reset controls • Tap a timer to edit it • Long-press to duplicate it • Choose distinct colors and alert sounds BUILT FOR REAL LIFE TimerPilot is a flexible companion for: • Cooking, baking, grilling, and brewing • Workout intervals and fitness routines • Pomodoro-style focus and study sessions • Classroom activities and presentations • Board games, chores, laundry, and work tasks TIMERPILOT PRO Start free with up to three timers. A single, one-time Pro purchase unlocks: • Unlimited timers • Seven additional alert tones • Infinite repeat mode • Background alerts, even when the app is closed No account required. No ads. No subscription. Just a clean, focused timer built for everything happening at once. https://pilotsuite.design/privacy.html https://pilotsuite.design/terms.html

Screenshots

Yardian4 screens
TimerPilot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yardian at none against TimerPilot's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. TimerPilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Yardian asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Yardian versus TimerPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYardianTimerPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAeon MatrixPilotSuite LLC

In-app purchases

None

Yardian

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TimerPilot

One-time1
  • TimerPilot Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Yardian free?
Yardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimerPilot free?
TimerPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yardian or TimerPilot have ads?
Neither Yardian nor TimerPilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yardian or TimerPilot?
Yardian ships an update every 2 months, and TimerPilot every 2 months. Most recently, Yardian was updated on October 5, 2026 and TimerPilot on September 30, 2026.

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