Rain Bird vs ICON Boat Lift Controller
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
ICON Boat Lift Controller
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WP Controls Boat Lift Controller App. Enables owners of a WP Controls Boat Lift Controller to remotely control their boat lift with an internet connection. App has camera function, Receptacle remote control, Lift remote with UP, Down and Board positions, Lift position indicator, Bluetooth remote mode, and remote reboot option. The boat lift controller Serial Number must be registered with your account and the lift controller must be connected to a WIFI or ethernet network with internet connection. Bluetooth mode will work without internet connection but you must be within proximity of the lift controller.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rain Bird at 13.0 against ICON Boat Lift Controller's 15.0. 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
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, ICON Boat Lift Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rain Bird | ICON Boat Lift Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (79K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rain Bird Corporation | Wireless Precision Controls LLC |
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
ICON Boat Lift Controller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rain Bird
No in-app purchases
ICON Boat Lift Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Rain Bird free?
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Do Rain Bird or ICON Boat Lift Controller have ads?
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