Comparison

K vs Hunter NODE

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

Head to head
About

K

Control your K-Rain irrigation timers remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust watering schedules, zones, and monitor battery levels from your iPhone or iPad. Secure your controllers with a passcode.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Smart Technology control
  • Remote programming of watering schedules
  • Manual start, stop, and suspend functions
  • Zone configuration
  • Battery level and connection status monitoring
  • Passcode lock for security
  • Control multiple timers
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Control your K-Rain BL-KR Battery Powered Timer, BL-24 Indoor Irrigation Timer and TC-KR Hose End Timer with one streamlined App and Bluetooth Smart Technology. No more crawling around the valve box trying to program or troubleshoot your battery powered timer – this app puts full programming control in the palm of your hand. This app allows you to: · Transform your iPhone or iPad into a remote control and fully program your BL-KR, BL-24 or TC-KR controller(s) using Bluetooth Smart technology from up to 32 feet (10m) away. · Manually start, stop or suspend your controller(s) from up to 32 feet away. · Fully configure watering schedules and zones. · Detect battery levels and connection status. · Add a passcode lock to each controller for added security. · The ability to add multiple BL-KR, BL-24 & TC-KR controllers and program/control them using 1 app on your iPhone or iPad. The K-Rain BL-KR Battery Powered Irrigation Controller uses a 9V DC Latching Solenoid, and comes in 1, 2 4 or 6 station models, all rain sensor ready. The K-Rain BL-24 Irrigation Timer comes with a 110V or 220V external transformer and can be configured in 4, 6, 9 or 12 station models, all rain sensor ready. The K-Rain TC-KR battery powered hose-end timer can be used for irrigation or misting and is powered by a 9V battery.

About

Hunter NODE

Control your landscape irrigation system remotely via Bluetooth. This app allows for easy programming, scheduling, and monitoring of watering cycles without needing to access the valve box. Manage multiple controllers, set custom schedules, and receive important status updates directly on your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote controller management
  • Custom watering schedules
  • Manual irrigation control
  • Sensor activation
  • Controller status monitoring
  • Offline schedule editing
  • Controller event logs
Features
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NODE-BT is a Bluetooth®-enabled, app-configured irrigation controller from Hunter Industries that lets you automatically irrigate any plant material lacking AC power and not having to open the valve box! NODE-BT is quick to install, and swift to program and operate. The app provides convenient features originally on NODE, now with new enhancements all accessed from a smartphone. This means no more crossing traffic to get to roadway medians, searching for controllers in overgrown bushes, and opening dirty and potentially dangerous valve boxes. This app allows you to: • Remotely manage unlimited NODE-BT controllers up to 50' (15 m) away • Manually start, stop, or suspend irrigation for up to 99 days • Configure watering schedules with 3 programs and 8 start times each • Activate rain or soil moisture sensors, and set monthly seasonal adjust • See controller status, total watering and next start times, watering calendar, and irrigation logs • View battery health and signal status • Set battery change reminders every 3, 6, 9, or 12 months • Pin controllers on a map for faster locating • Copy and paste schedules from controller to controller for faster setup • View and edit irrigation schedules offline • View controller event logs and share with other members • Assign images and rename stations and controllers • Add a passcode to each controller for additional security The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc. and any use of such marks by Hunter Industries is under license.

Screenshots

K4 screens
Hunter NODE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hunter NODE at fortnightly against K's every 4 months. Hunter NODE also leads on ratings volume (59 vs 9). K's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 23%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

K holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter NODE has 59 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of K's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hunter NODE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K ships an update every 4 months, Hunter NODE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
K versus Hunter NODE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKHunter NODE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (9 ratings) — better3.1 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better22.9% of reviews
Number of ratings959 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK-Rain Manufacturing CorporationHunter Industries

Customer experience

K

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Hunter NODE

All ratings59 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative44.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative68.6%

In-app purchases

None

K

No in-app purchases

None

Hunter NODE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is K free?
K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hunter NODE free?
Hunter NODE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, K or Hunter NODE?
K is rated higher. K averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Hunter NODE averages 3.1 from 59 ratings.
Do K or Hunter NODE have ads?
Neither K nor Hunter NODE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, K or Hunter NODE?
K ships an update every 4 months, and Hunter NODE fortnightly. Most recently, K was updated on June 25, 2026 and Hunter NODE on September 21, 2026.

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