TM+ Pro vs IR Sync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote access to control systems
- Historical data charting
- Customizable device display
- Plant logbook function
- Grower community forum
- Controller sharing
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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.
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.
- Real-time temperature monitoring
- Customizable presets
- Smart alerts and notifications
- Session history logging
- QR scanner for profiles
- Device settings synchronization
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | TM+ Pro | IR Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (100 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TrolMaster Agro Instruments Co., Limited | SoCal Dab Tools, LLC |
Customer experience
TM+ Pro
IR Sync
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
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- 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
TM+ Pro
No in-app purchases
IR Sync
No in-app purchases









