# B vs HydroCity

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 (#16 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | B | HydroCity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve-pro/id1199551273/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrocity/id6760506498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hydro Rain Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215415493) | [Tenzing Bhutia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884744508) |

## What reviewers say

### B

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

**Currently charting:** #16 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


### HydroCity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hydrocity/id6760506498)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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