Comparison

SmartLink Network vs YardPro

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

Head to head
About

SmartLink Network

Manage your Weathermatic SmartLine irrigation system directly from your iPhone. This app allows you to control your system remotely, eliminating the need to visit the controller. Access global commands, monitor alerts, and generate client reports detailing water and cost savings.

Highlights
  • Remote irrigation system control
  • In-field remote functionality
  • Global command execution
  • System monitoring and alerts
  • Client water and cost savings reports
  • Browser access for full functionality
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Control your Weathermatic SmartLine landscape irrigation system from your iPhone with the SmartLink Network app. Walk-Site, your in-field remote, is BACK in the SmartLink App. Update or download today. Your phone is your remote. Eliminate trips to the controller. Get more done. 1-Click browser access also allows you full access to the power of SmartLink - global commands, inspections and proposals, monitor alerts, and generate reports for your clients detailing exactly how much water (and money) you’ve saved for them. SmartLink offers a solution to current labor challenges, increases profit margins, and positions your business as an industry leader in smart water technology, conservation, and sustainability practices.

About

YardPro

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
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Stop Searching for Buried Valves Forgot where that valve is? Can't remember which zone waters what? Spending hours troubleshooting your irrigation system? YardPro fixes this. MAP EVERYTHING Pin valves, zones, and lines. Add photos and notes so you always know what's where. TRACK MAINTENANCE Set recurring tasks. Never forget seasonal maintenance again. ORGANIZE ZONES Group and filter zones for instant access. Troubleshoot faster. COLLABORATE Share your property with family or service providers. Assign tasks effortlessly. "This app helped us map out our yard and identify leaks that were costing us a small fortune in water. Total gamechanger!" - D Drake B Download YardPro and take control of your yard today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartLink Network4 screens
YardPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YardPro at 100% against SmartLink Network's 27%. YardPro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5). SmartLink Network's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. YardPro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SmartLink Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

YardPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of SmartLink Network's written reviews are positive against 100% of YardPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartLink Network ships an update every 3 weeks, YardPro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SmartLink Network versus YardPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartLink NetworkYardPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeathermaticLocker One Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

SmartLink Network

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative64.4%

YardPro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SmartLink Network

Reported bugs

41 issues
  • Pending instructor message
  • Cannot run manual zone on iPad
  • Email login broken
  • Latest update does not fix email login
  • Cannot login at all
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  • Only select 2 min runtime for zones
  • Functionality disabled in update
  • Virtually nothing working
  • Cancel button not clickable on iPhone 11
  • Water usage history limited
  • Home screen doesn't reflect delay
  • Crashes when opening on iPhone 11/iOS 13
  • Support hasn't fixed crashing issue
  • Cannot get time correct with controller
  • Keeps adjusting time zone
  • Incorrect time on controller
  • App layout doesn't fit iPhone screen
  • Cannot select/see options
  • Won't open
  • Shows white page then home screen
  • Stopped working on latest iOS
  • App still doesn't open
  • New iPhone update won't allow open
  • Great app until iOS13
  • Doesn't open
  • Dial won't land exactly on zone
  • Have to dial slightly backward
  • Zone name doesn't show
  • iWatch shows only one site
  • Works sometimes crashes
  • Needs to be reinstalled
  • Will sometimes not send global commands
  • Can't send simplest global commands
  • Just "error" when sending commands
  • No way to manually set rain delay
  • Password reset broke
  • Doesn't sync with desktop
  • Unable to create account
  • Keeps saying company blank
  • App crashes right after opening
  • Crashes all the time regardless of iPhone version

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add more time interval options (15, 20 mins)
  • Provide option to use old app version
  • Restore reports and old functionality
  • Add more time choices
  • Add a bunch more time options
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  • Add 15 minute interval
  • Add yesterday's data to water usage history
  • Reflect home screen delay info on controller screen
  • Fix cancel button on iPhone 11
  • Fix dial not landing exactly on zone
  • Show zone name when selecting
  • Improve iWatch functionality for multiple sites
  • Add additional programming features

YardPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmartLink Network

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

YardPro

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Home Plan14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Professional Plan14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Home Plan14 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Home Plan7 Days trial$39.001 Year
  • Annual Professional Plan14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Estate Plan7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Commercial Plan7 Days trial$499.001 Year
One-time1
  • Restoration Fee$99.00

Questions

Is SmartLink Network free?
SmartLink Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YardPro free?
YardPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartLink Network or YardPro?
YardPro is rated higher. SmartLink Network averages 2.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while YardPro averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SmartLink Network or YardPro have ads?
YardPro shows ads; SmartLink Network does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartLink Network or YardPro?
SmartLink Network ships an update every 3 weeks, and YardPro every 3 months. Most recently, SmartLink Network was updated on November 10, 2026 and YardPro on November 4, 2026.

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