Comparison

Hunter BTT vs EDEN Water Timer

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

Head to head
About

Hunter BTT

Automate garden and plant watering directly from a hose faucet using a Bluetooth-enabled tap timer. Remotely control irrigation schedules, start/stop watering, and monitor device status from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote tap timer management
  • Customizable watering schedules
  • Manual irrigation control
  • Battery level monitoring
  • Device passcode security
Features
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BTT is a Bluetooth®-enabled, app-configured tap timer from Hunter Industries that lets you automatically irrigate gardens, plants, flowers, and seedlings right from a hose faucet! BTT is easy to operate and simple to set up. It provides you with several convenient options to remotely program irrigation wirelessly from a smartphone. This means no more climbing around shrubs, stepping on delicate plants, or going outside to turn on the water. This app allows you to: • Remotely manage unlimited BTTs up to 32' (10 m) away • Manually start, stop, or suspend irrigation for up to seven days • Configure watering schedules using independent Timer or Cycling modes • View battery levels and connection status • Set language preferences • Assign passcodes to each device 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.

About

EDEN Water Timer

Control your garden's watering schedule wirelessly via Bluetooth using your smartphone or tablet. Program watering days, frequency, and duration with intuitive on-screen cues. Manage multiple timers and set custom watering cycles for efficient garden care.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth programming
  • Smartphone/tablet control
  • Customizable watering schedules
  • Multiple timer management
  • Water delay function
  • Manual override at faucet
  • Four-zone watering support
Features
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This water timer can be programmed wirelessly via Bluetooth, allow you to use your smart phone or tablet to control all the programming and interface functions on your tap timers or irrigation controllers. The app has easy-to-follow cues that are displayed on your smartphone to guide you through the process. You can be set to water on any or all days of the week, from 10 times or more per day, with a duration ranging from one minute to 12 hours in one-minute increments. A water-delay setting lets you postpone your irrigation cycle without losing your preset program. You can also manually control the settings right at the faucet, without using the app. You can even manage multiple timers from the same app. These tap timers will automatically water sequentially once they are programmed, via your smartphone or tablet. No need to open the user’s guide to figure which buttons to push. The App is highly intuitive and programming is simple. Features: -Smart Bluetooth® garden timer range up to 10m -Change the method of watering your garden more efficiently -With four zone timer allowing you to water four different areas from the same faucet. Each zone can be programmed with different start times. (Single and two zone timers follow this same guide) -You can replace the valve’s photo and name to easily distinguish between them, where you want to water -Easy to install application and simple to operate. The timer is constructed using the latest weather and UV-resistant ABS material housing and requires 4 x AA (1.5v) alkaline batteries (not included) -Works with water pressure from 10 to 120 psi Manual settings from the app is simple task (Manual watering in 1 minute increments up to 360 minutes) -Enables you to control your garden’s watering schedule from your smart phone or tablet remotely -No need to open the user’s guide to figure which buttons to push. The App is highly intuitive and programming is simple -Manage one to many controller from a single app with the ability to name each controller, capture an image or uploaded from your gallery -Daily , weekly and cyclical programming -Eco function creates a pause in the watering cycle which provides absorption time for the soil It can also prevent water run-off Timer Spec: Range: 30 ft (10 m) without interference Pressure Operating: 10 – 120 PSI Temperature Operating: 32-110F (0-45C) For outdoor use with cold water only Not for use with household appliances

Screenshots

Hunter BTT4 screens
EDEN Water Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hunter BTT at 2.8 against EDEN Water Timer's 1.8. Hunter BTT also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and ratings volume (111 vs 21). EDEN Water Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Hunter BTT holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter BTT has 111 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Hunter BTT's written reviews are positive against 0% of EDEN Water Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunter BTT ships an update every 6 months, EDEN Water Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hunter BTT versus EDEN Water Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunter BTTEDEN Water Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (111 ratings) — better1.8 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter Industriesyuanmei

Customer experience

Hunter BTT

All ratings111 ratings
Positive41.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative56.8%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative74.4%

EDEN Water Timer

All ratings21 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Hunter BTT

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to device
  • White blank screen on startup
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • Settings revert after saving
  • Schedule stops working after a few days
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  • Manual watering stops unexpectedly
  • Zone/channel controls switch randomly
  • On/off positions reverse at random intervals
  • App freezes during programming
  • Cannot save schedule changes
  • App hangs on opening screen
  • Cycle timer page displays blank
  • Day selection not working after recent update
  • App crashes on iPhone 14 Pro and other iOS devices
  • Manual mode buttons not visible on iPad
  • App won't detect controller after update
  • Automatic mode won't stay enabled
  • Watering cycle displays incorrectly in app vs actual execution

Requested features

11 requests
  • WiFi connectivity instead of Bluetooth only
  • Remote control from outside Bluetooth range
  • Ability to select specific days instead of interval-based watering
  • Multiple phone/user access capability
  • Watering duration in seconds, not just minutes
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  • Battery low notification via email/push alert
  • Watering history and last execution display
  • More than two on/off times per day
  • Longer custom controller nicknames
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • Better help documentation and tutorials

EDEN Water Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hunter BTT

No in-app purchases

None

EDEN Water Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hunter BTT free?
Hunter BTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EDEN Water Timer free?
EDEN Water Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hunter BTT or EDEN Water Timer?
Hunter BTT is rated higher. Hunter BTT averages 2.8 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while EDEN Water Timer averages 1.8 from 21 ratings.
Do Hunter BTT or EDEN Water Timer have ads?
Neither Hunter BTT nor EDEN Water Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hunter BTT or EDEN Water Timer?
Hunter BTT ships an update every 6 months, and EDEN Water Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hunter BTT was updated on September 21, 2026 and EDEN Water Timer on September 10, 2026.

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