Comparison

NSN Connect v3 vs HydraGO

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

Head to head
About

NSN Connect v3

Access and manage your irrigation control systems remotely. This app provides a reliable and secure connection to your Lynx, SitePro, or Sentinel system from any mobile device with an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Remote access to irrigation control systems
  • Secure connection
  • Compatible with Lynx, SitePro, Sentinel
  • Supports multiple monitors
  • Reliable experience
  • Updated technology
Features
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Welcome to the third generation of NSN Connect! We've updated it to use today's technologies (providing better connections and a more reliable experience) and to be compatible with Toro's latest Irrigation Centrals (including better support for multiple monitors). What hasn't changed is how it can make your life a little bit easier. You can still access your Lynx, SitePro, or Sentinel control system whether you're at home or on the road...all you need is a mobile device and an Internet connection. Have secure access to your irrigation computer through a partner that has earned your trust, made your job easier, and been there to make sure you are always up and running. Please note that NSN Connect requires an active NSN service agreement and a login to the NSN Customer Portal. Contact Toro NSN and we'll get you all set up and ready to go...that's what we're here for.

About

HydraGO

Features
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Take soil measurements anywhere for those applications not requiring a permanent soil monitoring system. Your iOS device communicates wirelessly with the HydraGO / HydraGO Flex using bluetooth. Simply insert the probe into the soil, and tap the “Sample” button in the HydraGO app. The app will display soil moisture content, temperature, conductivity, and dielectric permittivity on-screen for immediate viewing. The date and time of each measurement are recorded along with the soil measurement data and the GPS location measured by your smartphone’s GPS receiver (HydraGO) or automotive-grade GPS receiver (HydraGO Flex). All data can be saved and emailed as a .CSV file for analysis in Excel. Notes and location names can be added to the data records. HydraGO / HydraGO Flex uses the same patented soil sensor as the HydraProbe.

Screenshots

NSN Connect v34 screens
HydraGO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NSN Connect v3 at every 3 months against HydraGO's every 24 months. HydraGO's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NSN Connect v3 ships an update every 3 months, HydraGO every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NSN Connect v3 versus HydraGO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNSN Connect v3HydraGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Toro CompanyStevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

NSN Connect v3

No in-app purchases

None

HydraGO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NSN Connect v3 free?
NSN Connect v3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HydraGO free?
HydraGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NSN Connect v3 or HydraGO have ads?
Neither NSN Connect v3 nor HydraGO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NSN Connect v3 or HydraGO?
NSN Connect v3 ships an update every 3 months, and HydraGO every 24 months. Most recently, NSN Connect v3 was updated on November 2, 2026 and HydraGO on November 11, 2026.

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