Comparison

Hunter NODE vs Toro® ProMax™ Connect

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

Head to head
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.

About

Toro® ProMax™ Connect

This app offers irrigation professionals smart, fast, and reliable control over their systems from a mobile device. It allows for station operation, program management, and real-time alerts to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency in the field.

Highlights
  • Create, edit, and manage irrigation schedules
  • Activate individual or multiple stations
  • Monitor real-time flow data
  • Run one-time watering programs
  • Pause irrigation during rain
  • Receive real-time system alerts
  • Check local weather conditions
Features
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ProMax Connect – Smart Control for Irrigation Professionals ProMax Connect gives you smarter, faster, and more reliable control over your irrigation systems — right from your mobile device. Built for professionals, it helps you operate stations, manage programs, respond to alerts, and stay in control in the field. With a clean interface and powerful tools, ProMax Connect minimizes downtime and maximizes efficiency. Key Features – DXi Controllers Program Management – Create, edit, delete, start, and stop irrigation schedules. Station Control – Activate single or multiple stations for testing or immediate action. Real-Time Flow Monitoring – View live flow data to keep systems efficient. Syringe Programs – Run one-time, quick watering programs as needed. Rain Hold – Pause irrigation during wet weather and resume when ready. Alerts & Notifications – Get real-time system alerts to stay ahead of issues. All Station Test Tool – Quickly verify system performance in the field. Local Weather – Check real-time, on-site weather conditions. Map & List Views – Navigate controllers your way for faster access. Key Features – Eagle Plus Controllers Program Activation – Start and stop programs as needed. Single Station Control – Run individual stations on demand. Alarm Management – View and manage field alarm notifications. Water Shutdown – Pause irrigation temporarily or indefinitely. Compatibility Works with Toro DXi controllers (Cloud Connected) Supports Toro Eagle Plus controllers via iCentral To get started, download the app and contact our support team at 800-777-1477.

Screenshots

Hunter NODE4 screens
Toro® ProMax™ Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Toro® ProMax™ Connect at 100% against Hunter NODE's 23%. Toro® ProMax™ Connect also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Hunter NODE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (59 vs 9). 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

Toro® ProMax™ Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter NODE has 59 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Hunter NODE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Toro® ProMax™ Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunter NODE ships an update fortnightly, Toro® ProMax™ Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hunter NODE versus Toro® ProMax™ Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunter NODEToro® ProMax™ Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (59 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter IndustriesThe Toro Company

Customer experience

Hunter NODE

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

Toro® ProMax™ Connect

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hunter NODE

No in-app purchases

None

Toro® ProMax™ Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hunter NODE free?
Hunter NODE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Toro® ProMax™ Connect free?
Toro® ProMax™ Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hunter NODE or Toro® ProMax™ Connect?
Toro® ProMax™ Connect is rated higher. Hunter NODE averages 3.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Toro® ProMax™ Connect averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Hunter NODE or Toro® ProMax™ Connect have ads?
Neither Hunter NODE nor Toro® ProMax™ Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hunter NODE or Toro® ProMax™ Connect?
Hunter NODE ships an update fortnightly, and Toro® ProMax™ Connect every 4 months. Most recently, Hunter NODE was updated on October 19, 2026 and Toro® ProMax™ Connect on October 17, 2026.

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