# Hunter NODE vs Scythe Robotics

The clearest difference is rating: Scythe Robotics at 5.0 against Hunter NODE's 3.1. Scythe Robotics also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Hunter NODE's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scythe Robotics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter NODE has 59 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hunter NODE | Scythe Robotics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-node-bt/id1438535498/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scythe-robotics/id1671836132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 127 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127) | [Scythe Robotics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671836134) |

## What reviewers say

### Hunter NODE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-node-bt/id1438535498)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scythe Robotics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scythe-robotics/id1671836132)

Manage your fleet of autonomous lawn mowers remotely. Monitor battery levels, locations, and charging status in real-time. Optimize performance and minimize downtime with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Remote fleet management, Real-time machine status monitoring, Battery level tracking, Location tracking, Charging status monitoring, Direct support contact

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hunter NODE free?

Hunter NODE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scythe Robotics free?

Scythe Robotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hunter NODE or Scythe Robotics?

Scythe Robotics is rated higher. Hunter NODE averages 3.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Scythe Robotics averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Hunter NODE or Scythe Robotics have ads?

Neither Hunter NODE nor Scythe Robotics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hunter NODE or Scythe Robotics?

Hunter NODE ships an update fortnightly, and Scythe Robotics fortnightly. Most recently, Hunter NODE was updated on October 8, 2026 and Scythe Robotics on October 2, 2026.

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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.*