Comparison

Rain Bird vs Land Rover Remote

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

Land Rover Remote

Stay connected to your vehicle remotely for enhanced security and comfort. Prepare for trips, locate your car, and manage settings like temperature and door locks. Plan journeys and access vehicle information from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote vehicle location
  • Check fuel range and alerts
  • Lock/unlock doors
  • Remote climate control
  • Journey planning
  • Request roadside assistance
  • Beep and flash functionality
Features
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The Land Rover Remote App keeps you in touch with your Land Rover when you're not in your vehicle, delivering greater control than ever before over security and comfort settings. The App's enhanced features, improved functionality and intuitive interface affords peace of mind, more efficient journey planning and greater well-being for you and your passengers. Use the App to remotely: - Prepare for a trip by checking fuel range and dashboard alerts - Locate your vehicle on a map and get walking directions to it - Check if doors or windows are open - View journey information - In the event of a breakdown, request Optimized Land Rover Assistance - Plan future journeys and sync with your vehicle* - Connect your favorite music and lifestyle applications to your InControl account for use in vehicle.* For vehicles with InControl Remote Premium, the following additional features are available: - Check on your vehicle security status and lock/unlock your vehicle if required - Cool or heat your vehicle to the desired temperature prior to your journey* - Locate your vehicle in a crowded car park with 'beep and flash' functionality. *Availability and function depending on vehicle capability, software and market. Download the Land Rover InControl Remote App and then log in using your Land Rover InControl username and password to connect to your vehicle. This App requires subscription to one of the following packages fitted to the vehicle: - InControl Protect - InControl Remote - InControl Remote Premium. For further information, including which models Land Rover InControl is available on, visit www.landroverincontrol.com For technical assistance, visit the owner's section of www.landrover.com. IMPORTANT: ONLY JAGUAR/LAND ROVER OFFICIAL APPS MAY BE USED TO ACCESS YOUR VEHICLE OR ITS FUNCTIONS. Official Apps are recognizable as originating from "Jaguar Limited" or "Land Rover" or "JLR-Land Rover" or "JLR-Land Rover" or "Jaguar Land Rover Limited." Unofficial apps are not endorsed in any way by Jaguar Land Rover Limited. We have no control or responsibility over them. Use of unofficial apps may cause security risks or other harm to the vehicle and its functions. JLR will not be responsible under vehicle warranty or in any manner for any loss or damage you suffer resulting from the use of unofficial apps. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Rain Bird4 screens
Land Rover Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rain Bird at free against Land Rover Remote's subscription. Rain Bird also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Land Rover Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Land Rover Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79K and 48K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Rain Bird's written reviews are positive against 30% of Land Rover Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rain Bird ships an update every 2 months, Land Rover Remote every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rain Bird versus Land Rover Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain BirdLand Rover Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (79K ratings)4.7 (48K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews — better29.7% of reviews
Number of ratings79K — better48K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRain Bird CorporationLand Rover

Customer experience

Rain Bird

All ratings66,807 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews893 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral17.5%
Negative51.4%

Land Rover Remote

All ratings47,358 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews1,855 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral13.2%
Negative57.1%

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

Land Rover Remote

From 48K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote start and climate control
  • 🔒 Secure vehicle tracking and monitoring
  • 👍 Convenient app features
  • 💡 Helpful in cold/hot weather

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and functionality
  • 🔍 Limited remote control features
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🕰️ Slow response times

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

Land Rover Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or fails to connect
  • Inaccurate vehicle status reporting
  • Issues with remote start and locking/unlocking
  • Account/vehicle registration problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control heated seats and steering wheel
  • Scheduled remote start
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to close windows remotely

In-app purchases

None

Rain Bird

No in-app purchases

None

Land Rover Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rain Bird free?
Rain Bird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Land Rover Remote free?
Land Rover Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rain Bird or Land Rover Remote?
Land Rover Remote is rated higher. Rain Bird averages 4.7 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Land Rover Remote averages 4.7 from 48K ratings.
Do Rain Bird or Land Rover Remote have ads?
Neither Rain Bird nor Land Rover Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rain Bird or Land Rover Remote?
Rain Bird ships an update every 2 months, and Land Rover Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rain Bird was updated on October 28, 2026 and Land Rover Remote on October 28, 2026.

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