# B vs in

The clearest difference is review sentiment: B at 66% against in's 0%. B also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (8.6K vs 26). in's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

in is free to download; B costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

B holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B has 8.6K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of B's written reviews are positive against 0% of in's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | B | in |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve-pro/id1199551273/reviews)** | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-lite/id1490129334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hydro Rain Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215415493) | [in-lite design bv](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490129333) |

## What reviewers say

### B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve-pro/id1199551273)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage and operate irrigation controllers remotely via smartphone or tablet. Offers flexible scheduling, smart watering based on weather, and multi-site management. Certified for water efficiency and eligible for rebates.

**Highlights:** WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, Smart watering based on weather, Flexible scheduling options, Multi-site management, Water savings features, Alexa integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive app
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Seamless operation
- 🚀 Straightforward installation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable watering schedules
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Difficult to set up multiple zones

**Reported bugs**

- Manual watering feature not working as expected
- Rain delay functionality not reliable
- Watering history not displaying correctly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Difficulty connecting to WiFi and Bluetooth

**Requested features**

- Ability to control multiple devices/zones simultaneously
- More advanced scheduling and programming options
- Improved connectivity and offline functionality
- Better integration with smart home platforms
- Enhanced reporting and analytics features


### in

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-lite/id1490129334)

Effortlessly manage your smart outdoor lighting to create custom ambiances and set automated routines. Control colors, dimming, and schedules for your outdoor space, and share settings with others for ultimate convenience.

**Highlights:** Organize and manage smart outdoor lighting, Create custom ambiances with Scenes function, Adjust color and dimming, Set automated routines and schedules, Save and share transformer functionalities, Quick control via home screen

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B free?

B costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is in free?

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

### Which has better reviews, B or in?

B is rated higher. B averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while in averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.

### Do B or in have ads?

Neither B nor in shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, B or in?

B ships an update every 5 weeks, and in every 5 weeks. Most recently, B was updated on October 29, 2026 and in on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*