Comparison

Rain Bird vs Lincoln™

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

Head to head
About

Rain Bird

Control your sprinklers remotely from your mobile device. Automate watering schedules and adjust for weather conditions to conserve water and reduce costs. Compatible with various Rain Bird controller models.

Highlights
  • Remote sprinkler control
  • Customizable watering schedules
  • Automated weather adjustments
  • Water and money saving
  • Controller model compatibility
Features
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Smart Watering Made Simple. Connect your Rain Bird controller to your mobile device to turn on sprinklers, set up customized watering schedules, and automate weather adjustments, saving you water and money. Compatible with the following Rain Bird controller models: ST8-WIFI ESP-TM2 ESP-RZXe ESP-Me ESP-ME3 RC2 ARC8 For more information: http://wifi.rainbird.com 1-800-RAINBIRD

About

Lincoln™

Manage your Lincoln vehicle with ease. Start, lock, and unlock remotely, use your phone as a key, and track its location. Schedule service, manage connected services, and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Remote start, lock, and unlock
  • Phone as a key functionality
  • GPS vehicle location tracking
  • Schedule service appointments
  • Manage connected services
  • Earn Lincoln Access Rewards
Features
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The Lincoln app elevates your ownership. Clean, effortless and easily customizable, the Lincoln app lets you remote start, lock and unlock, use your phone as a key, and monitor your GPS location at no extra cost. Features list for consideration: • Remote Features*: Get added control with features like remote start, lock and unlock, and more in the palm of your hand. • Vehicle Management: Keep track of your fuel or range status, vehicle stats — and use your Phone As A Key — with a simple tap. • Scheduling Service: Select your preferred dealer and schedule maintenance to keep your Lincoln running smoothly. • Connected Services: Activate available trials, purchase plans, or manage services like BlueCruise, the Lincoln Connectivity Package, and more. • GPS Location: Never lose sight of your Lincoln with GPS tracking. • Lincoln App Updates: Updated regularly to give you the latest features and information. • Lincoln Access Rewards: Use Lincoln Access Rewards to redeem points for Lincoln Service, Accessories, available Connected Services, and more**. • Over-the-Air Software Updates: Set your software update schedule through the Lincoln app or directly in your vehicle. *Disclaimer Language* The Lincoln app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply. *An activated vehicle modem and the Lincoln app are required for remote features. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit or prevent functionality. Remote features may vary by model. **Must have an activated Lincoln Access Rewards account to receive Lincoln Access Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See the Lincoln Access Rewards Program Terms and conditions at LincolnAccessRewards.com for information regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on Lincoln Access Rewards Points.

Screenshots

Rain Bird4 screens
Lincoln™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rain Bird at none against Lincoln™'s shown. Rain Bird also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0.1). Lincoln™'s advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 31%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rain Bird against 4.7 for Lincoln™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79K and 138K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Rain Bird's written reviews are positive against 49% of Lincoln™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rain Bird ships an update every 2 months, Lincoln™ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rain Bird versus Lincoln™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain BirdLincoln™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (79K ratings)4.7 (138K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.2% of reviews49.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79K138K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB254 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRain Bird CorporationThe Lincoln Motor Company

Customer experience

Rain Bird

All ratings66,807 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews891 reviews
Positive31.2%
Neutral17.5%
Negative51.3%

Lincoln™

All ratings137,431 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews550 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral11.3%
Negative39.5%

User reviews

Rain Bird

From 79K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to program
  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Versatile
  • 👍 Must have
  • 👍 Ease of mind

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Slow and clunky app
  • 🐛 Date/time not updating
  • 🐛 Unreliable system
  • 🐛 Limited functionality

Lincoln™

From 138K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote features
  • 🚗 Great for luxury car owners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery
  • 🚫 Missing key features
  • 🤔 Inconsistent performance

Bugs and requests

Rain Bird

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Constant connection errors
  • App crashes frequently
  • Date/time not syncing correctly
  • Seasonal adjustment not working as expected
  • Manual controls not functioning properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add water usage history and analytics
  • Allow pausing of individual zones
  • Improve manual control options
  • Add weather integration and smart scheduling
  • Improve notification system
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  • Add ability to turn off entire system remotely

Lincoln™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Phone as key feature not working consistently
  • Oil life monitor not updating accurately
  • App crashing or not connecting to vehicle
  • Scheduled remote start not always working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to check door/window status
  • Option to pay car note from app
  • Display tire pressure and fluid levels
  • Integration with smart home/voice assistants
  • More customization options

In-app purchases

None

Rain Bird

No in-app purchases

None

Lincoln™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rain Bird free?
Rain Bird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lincoln™ free?
Lincoln™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rain Bird or Lincoln™?
Lincoln™ is rated higher. Rain Bird averages 4.7 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Lincoln™ averages 4.7 from 138K ratings.
Do Rain Bird or Lincoln™ have ads?
Lincoln™ shows ads; Rain Bird does not.
Which is updated more often, Rain Bird or Lincoln™?
Rain Bird ships an update every 2 months, and Lincoln™ fortnightly. Most recently, Rain Bird was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lincoln™ on October 25, 2026.

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