Comparison

Hunter BTT vs Pocket Irrigator

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

Pocket Irrigator

Streamline irrigation contractor workflows with digital inspections, property mapping, and professional estimates. This app replaces manual paperwork with a mobile system, including an AI assistant for instant irrigation advice and hands-free documentation tools.

Highlights
  • Digital inspections with voice notes and photos
  • On-site PDF report generation
  • Satellite property mapping
  • Professional estimate creation
  • AI-powered irrigation assistant
  • Field-friendly interface
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Pocket Irrigator is a professional field tool built specifically for irrigation contractors and technicians. Replace handwritten notes, scattered photos, and paperwork with a connected workflow for inspections, property documentation, estimates, mapping, and customer records. DIGITAL INSPECTIONS Document irrigation systems directly from the field. Record zone conditions, repairs, system details, and photos while moving through the property. Generate professional inspection reports that can be reviewed and shared with customers. PROPERTY MAPPING Organize irrigation system information around the property using satellite mapping. Document system layouts, zones, and important field information so technicians can quickly understand the site. PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES Create detailed estimates from inspection findings, add line items and pricing, and present customers with professional documentation without rebuilding field notes back at the office. GATORAI ASSISTANT Get irrigation-focused technical guidance using GatorAI, with information drawn from manufacturer documentation and industry resources. CUSTOMER & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Keep customers, properties, inspections, estimates, photos, and system information organized in one place and accessible in the field. BUILT FOR IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS Pocket Irrigator is designed around the workflows irrigation professionals actually use—not as a generic CRM. Whether you're documenting a residential sprinkler system or managing larger commercial properties, Pocket Irrigator helps keep field information organized and professional. Subscription options are available for individual technicians and teams. Available plans and current pricing are shown in the app and through the App Store. Terms of Use: https://pocketirrigator.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pocketirrigator.com/privacy

Screenshots

Hunter BTT4 screens
Pocket Irrigator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Irrigator at 100% against Hunter BTT's 17%. Pocket Irrigator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). Hunter BTT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (115 vs 3). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Pocket Irrigator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $56.99 per month. Hunter BTT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Irrigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter BTT has 115 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Pocket Irrigator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunter BTT ships an update every 6 months, Pocket Irrigator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hunter BTT versus Pocket Irrigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunter BTTPocket Irrigator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (115 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter IndustriesAustin Rojas

Customer experience

Hunter BTT

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

Pocket Irrigator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 6 more
  • 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

Pocket Irrigator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hunter BTT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket Irrigator

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Tier - Monthly$56.991 Month
  • Team Subscription$142.991 Month
  • Company Tier$449.001 Month

Questions

Is Hunter BTT free?
Hunter BTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Irrigator free?
Pocket Irrigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hunter BTT or Pocket Irrigator?
Pocket Irrigator is rated higher. Hunter BTT averages 2.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Pocket Irrigator averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Hunter BTT or Pocket Irrigator have ads?
Neither Hunter BTT nor Pocket Irrigator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hunter BTT or Pocket Irrigator?
Hunter BTT ships an update every 6 months, and Pocket Irrigator every 6 days. Most recently, Hunter BTT was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pocket Irrigator on October 24, 2026.

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