Comparison

Westek vs Hunter NODE

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

Head to head
About

Westek

Control your home's lights and appliances remotely using your mobile device. Schedule operations, create custom scenes, and enhance security with automated patterns. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Custom scheduling
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Scene creation
  • Home occupancy simulation
  • Device sharing
Features
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With the Westek wifiSmart App, you can control your home from anywhere using your mobile devices.   Westek wifiSmart is a smart way to simplify your life. Download the Westek app and control your lights, appliances, or an entire room, from wherever you are. Designed to provide convenience while saving you time and money. Once your devices are connected, you can control your lights and appliances to match your lifestyle. INTEGRATE YOUR DEVICES For added convenience, connect your Westek wifiSmart products to your Amazon Alexa or Google Home and you can control your lights, your appliances, or a whole room with simple voice commands.   EASY SCHEDULING Customize your on/off times from anywhere with this mobile app. Set the time and select the day (or group of days) for each program and save – it’s that easy! Countdown and Repeat options included as well to meet additional programming needs.   ADDED SECURITY A random option can be selected to automatically shift your start and stop times, providing a more natural pattern, increasing home security by establishing what looks like home occupancy   SHARE YOUR DEVICES WITH OTHERS Did the battery die on your mobile device? Forget your cell phone? No problem! Once your devices are connected, you can share selected devices with family and friends so they can help you control the lights and appliances for you when you are in a pinch!   CREATE SCENES Turn lights and appliances on and off based on the status of other connected devices or based on real-world events such as the sunrise or sunset. For additional details on the app features and programming options, please visit www.amertac.com/wifi

About

Hunter NODE

Control your landscape irrigation system remotely via Bluetooth. This app allows for easy programming, scheduling, and monitoring of watering cycles without needing to access the valve box. Manage multiple controllers, set custom schedules, and receive important status updates directly on your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote controller management
  • Custom watering schedules
  • Manual irrigation control
  • Sensor activation
  • Controller status monitoring
  • Offline schedule editing
  • Controller event logs
Features
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NODE-BT is a Bluetooth®-enabled, app-configured irrigation controller from Hunter Industries that lets you automatically irrigate any plant material lacking AC power and not having to open the valve box! NODE-BT is quick to install, and swift to program and operate. The app provides convenient features originally on NODE, now with new enhancements all accessed from a smartphone. This means no more crossing traffic to get to roadway medians, searching for controllers in overgrown bushes, and opening dirty and potentially dangerous valve boxes. This app allows you to: • Remotely manage unlimited NODE-BT controllers up to 50' (15 m) away • Manually start, stop, or suspend irrigation for up to 99 days • Configure watering schedules with 3 programs and 8 start times each • Activate rain or soil moisture sensors, and set monthly seasonal adjust • See controller status, total watering and next start times, watering calendar, and irrigation logs • View battery health and signal status • Set battery change reminders every 3, 6, 9, or 12 months • Pin controllers on a map for faster locating • Copy and paste schedules from controller to controller for faster setup • View and edit irrigation schedules offline • View controller event logs and share with other members • Assign images and rename stations and controllers • Add a passcode to each controller for additional security The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc. and any use of such marks by Hunter Industries is under license.

Screenshots

Westek4 screens
Hunter NODE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Westek at 4.6 against Hunter NODE's 3.0. Westek also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Hunter NODE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Westek holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 144 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Westek's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hunter NODE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Westek ships an update every 7 months, Hunter NODE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Westek versus Hunter NODE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestekHunter NODE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (144 ratings) — better3.0 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better22.9% of reviews
Number of ratings144 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB127 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAmerTacHunter Industries

Customer experience

Westek

All ratings144 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Hunter NODE

All ratings59 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative44.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative68.6%

In-app purchases

None

Westek

No in-app purchases

None

Hunter NODE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Westek free?
Westek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hunter NODE free?
Hunter NODE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Westek or Hunter NODE?
Westek is rated higher. Westek averages 4.6 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Hunter NODE averages 3.0 from 61 ratings.
Do Westek or Hunter NODE have ads?
Neither Westek nor Hunter NODE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Westek or Hunter NODE?
Westek ships an update every 7 months, and Hunter NODE fortnightly. Most recently, Westek was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hunter NODE on November 13, 2026.

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