Toro® ProMax™ Connect vs Hoover Decoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Hoover Decoder
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Hoover Decoder Configuration Software. A valid Flowguard Account is necessary to configure the Hoover Decoders.
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Verdict
Toro® ProMax™ Connect and Hoover Decoder are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Toro® ProMax™ Connect | Hoover Decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Toro Company | Hoover Pumping Systems Corporation |
In-app purchases
Toro® ProMax™ Connect
No in-app purchases
Hoover Decoder
No in-app purchases
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