Comparison

Rain Bird vs Boaty

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

Boaty

Features
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Ahoy, Captain! Set sail on a seamless journey of boat ownership with our all-in-one companion app. Whether you're a seasoned mariner or just dipping your toes into the world of boating, our app is your ultimate first mate! With intuitive features that streamline boat management, maintenance, and more, it's time to unlock the full potential of your aquatic adventures. **Why Choose Boaty:** - Seamlessly organize and optimize your boating experience. - Streamline maintenance, enhancing safety and reliability. - Enjoy the flexibility of multiple subscription options. - Join a community of passionate boat owners and enthusiasts. - Stay ahead of the curve with continuous updates and support. **Manage Boats:** Easily organise your fleet with our boat management feature. From keeping track of essential information to documenting every voyage, you'll have all your boat's details at your fingertips. **Manage Passages and Waypoints:** Navigate the open waters like a pro! Record your passages and waypoints, ensuring you never lose your course. Share your sailing experiences with friends and fellow enthusiasts. **Manage Maintainable Parts and Maintenance Tasks:** Stay on top of boat maintenance effortlessly. Track maintainable parts, schedule tasks, and receive timely reminders to keep your vessel shipshape. **Manage Spare Parts Stock:** No more frantic searches for spare parts! Catalog and manage your spare parts stock, ensuring you're always prepared for unexpected repairs. **Manage Electrical Circuits (AC/DC) and Consumers:** Keep your boat's electrical systems under control. From AC to DC circuits, monitor consumers, and ensure your onboard systems are operating smoothly. **Calculate Safe Copper Wire Size/Gauge:** Worried about electrical safety? Our app calculates the right copper wire size/gauge for your boat's electrical needs, ensuring a safe and efficient setup. **Subscription Tiers:** Choose the subscription that suits your needs: - Premium: Manage one boat and access all features on a single device. - Premium Plus: Unlock the ability to manage multiple boats, share your subscription across platforms, and collaborate with other users. Terms of use: https://cre8it.ch/boaty_terms.html

Screenshots

Rain Bird4 screens
Boaty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rain Bird at none against Boaty's 2. Rain Bird also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boaty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Rain Bird asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rain Bird versus Boaty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain BirdBoaty
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (79K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings79K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRain Bird CorporationEric Weil

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

Boaty

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rain Bird

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Boaty

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Plus Subscription7 Days trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Rain Bird free?
Rain Bird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boaty free?
Boaty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rain Bird or Boaty have ads?
Neither Rain Bird nor Boaty shows ads.

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