Comparison

Hunter NODE 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 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

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 NODE4 screens
Pocket Irrigator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Irrigator at 100% against Hunter NODE's 23%. Pocket Irrigator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Hunter NODE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (60 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 NODE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Irrigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter NODE has 60 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Pocket Irrigator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunter NODE ships an update fortnightly, Pocket Irrigator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hunter NODE versus Pocket Irrigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunter NODEPocket Irrigator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (60 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter IndustriesAustin Rojas

Customer experience

Hunter NODE

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

Pocket Irrigator

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

In-app purchases

None

Hunter NODE

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 NODE free?
Hunter NODE 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 NODE or Pocket Irrigator?
Pocket Irrigator is rated higher. Hunter NODE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Pocket Irrigator averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Hunter NODE or Pocket Irrigator have ads?
Neither Hunter NODE nor Pocket Irrigator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hunter NODE or Pocket Irrigator?
Hunter NODE ships an update fortnightly, and Pocket Irrigator weekly. Most recently, Hunter NODE was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pocket Irrigator on October 16, 2026.

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