Comparison

TM+ Pro vs IR Sync

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

Head to head
About

TM+ Pro

Remotely monitor and control horticulture automation systems for various growth facilities. Features include a new UI, historical charts, device customization, a logbook, and a community forum for growers to share insights and support.

Highlights
  • Remote access to control systems
  • Historical data charting
  • Customizable device display
  • Plant logbook function
  • Grower community forum
  • Controller sharing
Features
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TM+ Pro offers you remote access and control of the TrolMaster control systems: Green-X,Tent-X,Hydro-X,Hydro-X Pro,Hydro-X Plus, Aqua-X,Aqua-X Pro,Aqua-X Plus, Carbon-X and Hawkeye. The controllers and control systems provide the ultimate solution for horticulture automation, enabling you to monitor and control every aspect of your growth facilities anywhere, anytime. This new and advanced version is a major upgrade and improvement featuring: New UI: Clear and friendly user experience. Historical Chart: All historical data will be presented in one graph, making it easier to compare the data collected. New devices display customization: You can individually rename and add photos on all devices in the App for better management. New Logbook function: Allows you to track your plant stages, time and date. Log the plant data such as Environment and feeding parameters; plant information and room setup details. New Community page: Follow your favorite growers. Share your logbook and view other grower’s logbooks, a more user-friendly Forum. New Support page: Featuring “Product Learning” “Help” page with FAQ and Q&A. Forum: You can also share, like, comment, and post questions or any thoughts in Community, a place where growers can share ideas and grow together. Sharing controller: Owner can share his controllers with other user accounts. Giving the ability to authorize multiple accounts to access the same controller.

About

IR Sync

This app connects to precision temperature monitors via Bluetooth to display real-time readings and control device settings. Save custom presets, set smart alerts, and review session history. It also features a QR scanner for loading manufacturer profiles.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable presets
  • Smart alerts and notifications
  • Session history logging
  • QR scanner for profiles
  • Device settings synchronization
Features
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The official companion app for precision temperature monitors. Connect via Bluetooth for real-time temperature readings and complete device control. REAL-TIME TEMPERATURE MONITORING View live surface temperature readings with instant updates. Know precisely when your target temperature has been reached. CUSTOM PRESETS Save preferred temperature and cooldown settings. Sync presets directly to your device for one-tap access. SMART ALERTS Set target and cooldown alerts with customisable notification sounds. Receive phone notifications when temperatures are reached. SESSION HISTORY Log and review sessions over time. Analyse temperature trends and fine-tune your preferred settings. QR SCANNER Scan product QR codes to instantly load manufacturer-recommended temperature profiles and product information. DEVICE SETTINGS Customise LED colours, sounds, display brightness and auto-off timers. All settings sync wirelessly to your device. App requires a hardware device (sold separately) and Bluetooth connection.

Screenshots

TM+ Pro4 screens
IR Sync3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IR Sync at 5.0 against TM+ Pro's 3.1. IR Sync also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). TM+ Pro's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 1). 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

IR Sync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TM+ Pro has 100 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TM+ Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, IR Sync fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TM+ Pro versus IR Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTM+ ProIR Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (100 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB54 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTrolMaster Agro Instruments Co., LimitedSoCal Dab Tools, LLC

Customer experience

TM+ Pro

All ratings100 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative42.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative55.9%

IR Sync

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TM+ Pro

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Version is wrong, cannot use
  • App times out frequently
  • Master controller turns light off/on
  • Historical data timestamps not chronological
  • App won't show devices after update
Show 12 more
  • Schedule page data entry fields are buggy
  • Cannot add software after update
  • App cannot display data
  • App doesn't refresh without re-selecting controller
  • Cannot control devices from app
  • App crashes often
  • App doesn't update with real-time readings
  • History graphs poorly scale data
  • Difficult to scroll zoomed graphs
  • VPD data rounded
  • Takes long for data to refresh
  • Issues with verifying email

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add indication for port status
  • Improve historical data display
  • Allow settings changes through app
  • Faster AVG parameter updates
  • More online info for new units

IR Sync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TM+ Pro

No in-app purchases

None

IR Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TM+ Pro free?
TM+ Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IR Sync free?
IR Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TM+ Pro or IR Sync?
IR Sync is rated higher. TM+ Pro averages 3.1 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while IR Sync averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TM+ Pro or IR Sync have ads?
Neither TM+ Pro nor IR Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TM+ Pro or IR Sync?
TM+ Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and IR Sync fortnightly. Most recently, TM+ Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and IR Sync on October 31, 2026.

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