Rain Bird vs Access Northglenn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote sprinkler control
- Customizable watering schedules
- Automated weather adjustments
- Water and money saving
- Controller model compatibility
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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
Access Northglenn
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Ask a question, report an issue, or give feedback to the City of Northglenn using Access NG. See a pothole or graffiti? Need to report a damaged traffic sign? Have a question? Submit an issue, question, or comment easily using the Access NG app. Just select your topic and take a picture, if applicable. The app knows the location and sends your request directly to the correct city department. This app provides Northglenn residents, businesses, and visitors the ability to communicate with city hall 24/7, while you are on the go. Please note that this system is not intended for emergency use. For emergencies, please call 911.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rain Bird at every 2 months against Access Northglenn's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rain Bird ships an update every 2 months, Access Northglenn every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rain Bird | Access Northglenn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (78K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rain Bird Corporation | City of Northglenn |
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
Access Northglenn
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rain Bird
No in-app purchases
Access Northglenn
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Rain Bird free?
Is Access Northglenn free?
Do Rain Bird or Access Northglenn have ads?
Which is updated more often, Rain Bird or Access Northglenn?
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