# BILT vs B

BILT and B both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of BILT's written reviews are positive against 61% of B's. BILT also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). B's advantage is ratings volume (330K vs 20K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BILT against 4.7 for B. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B has 330K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of BILT's written reviews are positive against 61% of B's.

BILT ships an update every 3 weeks, B every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BILT | B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilt/id879452214/reviews)** | [4.7 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **330K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BILT Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152193345) | [Orbit Irrigation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066451938) |

## What reviewers say

### BILT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilt/id879452214)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Follow interactive 3D animations for assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair projects. Navigate steps with zoom, rotation, and detailed part information. Download guides for offline use and enjoy an ad-free, user-friendly experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D animations, Zoom and rotate 3D models, Tap for part details, Optional voice narration & text guides, Skip, go back, or replay steps, Brand-approved guides, Offline instruction downloads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow instructions
- 🚀 Helpful 3D visuals and animations
- 💡 Ability to rotate and zoom on parts
- 🚀 Step-by-step guidance
- 👍 Saves time and reduces frustration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional mismatch with printed instructions
- 🐛 Confusing or incomplete steps
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 👎 Clunky or unresponsive interface

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect part information
- Orientation issues with 3D models

**Requested features**

- More audio/voice guidance
- Ability to skip or fast-forward steps
- Better integration with manufacturer instructions


### B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939)

Control and monitor your sprinklers from anywhere with this smart watering app. It uses local weather data and plant information to create optimized watering schedules, saving water and money. You can also set custom programs and utilize an integrated irrigation audit tool.

**Highlights:** Remote sprinkler control, Smart watering schedules, Weather-based adjustments, Custom program settings, Integrated irrigation audit tool, Water conservation features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use app
- 🌳 Effective smart watering
- 🌍 Remote control from anywhere
- ⏱️ Convenient manual control
- 📊 Detailed watering history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🌧️ Inaccurate weather data
- 🔍 Unintuitive interface
- 🔀 Inability to control multiple devices together
- 🕰️ Inconsistent watering schedules

**Reported bugs**

- Watering programs not executing as scheduled
- Zones not responding to manual controls
- Connectivity issues causing loss of watering history
- Unexpected changes to programmed watering schedules

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause and resume watering programs
- Integration with smart home platforms (e.g., HomeKit)
- More granular control over watering schedules and zones
- Improved weather forecasting and rain delay functionality
- Global calendar view of all connected devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BILT free?

BILT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is B free?

B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BILT or B?

BILT is rated higher. BILT averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while B averages 4.7 from 330K ratings.

### Do BILT or B have ads?

Neither BILT nor B shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BILT or B?

BILT ships an update every 3 weeks, and B every 6 weeks. Most recently, BILT was updated on October 18, 2026 and B on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*