# YardPro vs Pocket Irrigator

The clearest difference is monetization model: YardPro at free with in-app purchases against Pocket Irrigator's subscription. Pocket Irrigator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YardPro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pocket Irrigator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $56.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for YardPro against 5.0 for Pocket Irrigator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

YardPro ships an update every 3 months, Pocket Irrigator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YardPro | Pocket Irrigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yardpro-irrigation-mapping/id6502873313/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-irrigator/id6752447264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 82 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Locker One Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747167038) | [Austin Rojas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835987961) |

## What reviewers say

### YardPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yardpro-irrigation-mapping/id6502873313)

Easily map and manage your property's irrigation system. Pinpoint valves, zones, and lines with photos and notes. Track maintenance, organize zones for faster troubleshooting, and collaborate with others by sharing your property map.

**Highlights:** Map valves, zones, and lines, Add photos and notes, Track recurring maintenance tasks, Organize and filter zones, Collaborate and share property maps, Troubleshoot irrigation systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Home Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Professional Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Home Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Home Plan | $39.00 | per year |
| Annual Professional Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Estate Plan | $99.00 | per year |
| Commercial Plan | $499.00 | per year |
| Restoration Fee | $99.00 | one-time |


### Pocket Irrigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-irrigator/id6752447264)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Tier - Monthly | $56.99 | per month |
| Team Subscription | $142.99 | per month |
| Company Tier | $449.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YardPro free?

YardPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Irrigator free?

Pocket Irrigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YardPro or Pocket Irrigator?

YardPro and Pocket Irrigator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do YardPro or Pocket Irrigator have ads?

YardPro shows ads; Pocket Irrigator does not.

### Which is updated more often, YardPro or Pocket Irrigator?

YardPro ships an update every 3 months, and Pocket Irrigator every 5 days. Most recently, YardPro was updated on September 16, 2026 and Pocket Irrigator on August 11, 2026.

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