# Rain Bird vs Lincoln™

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.

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 — 4.7 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Bird | Lincoln™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-bird/id1060727082/reviews) | **[4.7 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln/id1141482401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79K | **138K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **49.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rain Bird Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/958281909) | [The Lincoln Motor Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/983255355) |

## What reviewers say

### Rain Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-bird/id1060727082)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add water usage history and analytics
- Allow pausing of individual zones
- Improve manual control options
- Add weather integration and smart scheduling
- Improve notification system


### Lincoln™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln/id1141482401)

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:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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