Comparison

B vs Life DC

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

Head to head
About

B

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B-Rain is the new frontier of programming for your irrigation system! With this free app, your iPhone / iPad / iPod touch becomes a control panel that allows you to real-time configure any irrigation program, comfortably from your hands. With the Bluetooth connection, you just have to get closer than 15 meters from the Controller B-RAIN, installed directly inside the valve box thanks to its robust and 100% waterproof body, to synchronize the scheduling of electric valves and of all other devices connected to your system. With this app you can: • carry out a complete configuration of the durations and start times of your irrigation, divided by areas • enable real-time manual start and stop • check the the connection level and the battery status of the Controller B-RAIN • add the security password to connect iOS devices to the Controller • handle up to 200 Controller B-RAIN using the same account Note: The device B-RAIN controls 9V dc Latching solenoids and is available in the following versions: 1, 2, 4, 6 zones and also in kit of 1 zone with Solenoid 1" F.

About

Life DC

Easily manage and program your battery-powered garden irrigation controllers remotely. Check battery status, set schedules, and manually operate watering cycles via Bluetooth. Supports up to 200 controllers simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Manage up to 200 controllers
  • Check battery status
  • Set security passwords
  • Program irrigation schedules
  • Manual watering operation
  • Pause irrigation cycles
Features
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***Irritrol Life. Enjoy your Life*** With Life controllers, Irritrol is changing the residential irrigation! Life DC is the free App to manage your Life DC battery-powered controllers easily and quickly. Thanks to the powerful Bluetooth of Life DC, you will control your Life DC within 15 meters. Download the App now and follow the instructions. Connect your Life DC to the App and learn how to program it in 2 clicks. The Life DC App allows you to: • Manage up to 200 controllers simultaneously • Check the battery status for each controller • Add a security password for each controller • Set the location of the controller • Recover programming data from your controller Life DC can manage your controller with just a click: • Programming Access the Programs section, select one of the 4 programs available and select for each one: - Days of the week you want to irrigate - Irrigation start time (up to three times per program) - Irrigation duration for each station - Water budget (from 0% to 200%) • Manual operation Access the manual section, select the station or all stations, select the duration of the irrigation program and then start the irrigation. • Pause the controller Access the ON/OFF section, select OFF, choose how many days you want to stop the irrigation and press Send. Compatible with the following Irritrol controller models - LIFE DC with 1 station (LIFE-1-DC) - LIFE DC with 2 stations (LIFE-2-DC) - LIFE DC with 4 stations (LIFE-4-DC) - LIFE DC with 6 stations (LIFE-6-DC) Compatibility Compatible with iOS 9.0 operating systems and upper versions and with Bluetooth Smart 4.0 and upper versions For more information http://life.irritrol.it/eng/

Screenshots

B4 screens
Life DC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: B at 8.0 against Life DC's 16.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
B versus Life DC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLife DC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOLEM S.A.The Toro Company

In-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

None

Life DC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B free?
B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Life DC free?
Life DC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do B or Life DC have ads?
Neither B nor Life DC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B or Life DC?
B ships an update every 7 months, and Life DC every 7 months. Most recently, B was updated on October 26, 2026 and Life DC on October 24, 2026.

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