Comparison

B vs HydroCity

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

Head to head
About

B

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
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The B-hyve Pro App provides landscape irrigation professionals with an easy way to manage and operate B-hyve Pro controllers from anywhere with the convenience of a smart phone or tablet. With the intuitive layout and design of the app, it is fast and easy to connect to any B-hyve Pro controller through WiFi or, if WiFi is not available, directly through Bluetooth right at the timer location. Once connected to WiFi, B-hyve can be set up in smart mode to assist in delivering the right amount of water to plants, saving clients water and money. This is the companion App for award-winning B-hyve Pro irrigation controllers. Homeowners can download the non-Pro version of the B-hyve App at no charge. ***KEY FEATURES*** WIFI and BLUETOOTH – Because WiFi is not always available on a job site, the B-hyve app and controller allow you to set up and operate the controller using Bluetooth. Once a WiFi connection is established at a site, the owner of the WiFi router can provide a permission code that enables off-site management of the controller from anywhere in the world. EPA- AND SWAT-CERTIFIED – Having passed the rigorous EPA WaterSense and SWAT certifications, the B-hyve Pro Controller with Smart Watering is certified to use water more efficiently and is eligible for rebates in many cities or water districts across the country. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING – You can set the controller to water in two basic ways: 1) on a fixed schedule, such as during a new landscape grow-in period; 2) with Smart Watering, and let local weather conditions determine the schedule. MULTI-SITE MANAGEMENT – You can manage and control an unlimited number of B-hyve controllers from the convenience of one application. Once the timer is connected to the Internet, secure access can be shared in a number of different combinations using an app-generated code. CATCH CUPS – With various water savings options integrated right into the app, there are multiple ways to achieve optimum water savings with the B-hyve Pro Timer. In addition to Smart Watering, it incorporates the award-winning catch-cup feature right into the app to deliver up to 25% more water savings over other smart controllers. ALEXA – Works with Alexa. For a list of Alexa commands visit bhyve.hydrorain.com.

About

HydroCity

This app provides real-time information on NYC water infrastructure issues, including flooding and leaks. Users can report problems, view incident history for any neighborhood, and stay informed about their community's water systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time water incident mapping
  • Report new water issues
  • Attach photo evidence to reports
  • Confirm neighbor reports
  • View neighborhood water incident history
  • Interactive city map
Features
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HydroCity — NYC Water Intelligence New York City has a water problem. Flooding, broken sewers, leaking mains, and overwhelmed catch basins affect millions of residents every single day, but until now, there's been no easy way to see what's happening in real time, understand your neighbourhood's history, or do anything about it. HydroCity changes that. Powered by live NYC 311 government data, HydroCity maps every active water infrastructure incident across all five boroughs the moment it's reported. See exactly what's flooding, where it's leaking, and what's been left unresolved, all on a live, interactive map built for the way New Yorkers actually move through the city. Report. Confirm. Inform. Spot an issue on your block? File a report in seconds, attach photo evidence, and push it straight to the community map. Confirm reports from neighbours, track how many people have flagged the same problem, and help build a ground-level picture of what the city's systems aren't catching fast enough. Know Before You Go or Before You Sign. HydroCity's Neighbourhood Profile tool breaks down the water incident history of any NYC area in plain English. Whether you're evaluating a new apartment, scoping a commute route, or just curious about your block, get the facts without the jargon. HydroCity puts the power of city data in your hands. Because knowing what's broken is the first step to fixing it.

Screenshots

B4 screens
HydroCity3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HydroCity at Free against B's $9.99. HydroCity also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). B's advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 4) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HydroCity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B has 8.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
B versus HydroCity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBHydroCity
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (8.6K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.6K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHydro Rain Inc.Tenzing Bhutia

Customer experience

B

All ratings8,530 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative29.3%

HydroCity

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

B

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

HydroCity

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

None

HydroCity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B free?
B costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HydroCity free?
HydroCity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, B or HydroCity?
HydroCity is rated higher. B averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while HydroCity averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do B or HydroCity have ads?
Neither B nor HydroCity shows ads.

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