Rain Bird vs RYOBI
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
RYOBI
Manage, monitor, and maximize your tools with this app. Register new purchases, track connected tools, and explore the product catalog. Access manuals, warranty information, and find nearby retailers.
- Product registration with OCR and barcode scanning
- Monitor and manage connected tools
- View tool status and metrics
- Access product manuals and resources
- Explore product catalog and details
- Find nearest retailer
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YOUR ALL-IN-ONE TOOL MANAGEMENT APP Effortlessly manage, monitor, and maximize your tools with our app, designed to streamline your experience from registration to connected control. Whether you're registering your latest purchase, keeping tabs on your connected tools, or exploring our extensive product catalog, this app simplifies it all. KEY FEATURES: 1. HOME DASHBOARD - Stay updated with the latest product releases, seasonal promotions, and personalized recommendations based on your tools and usage. - Quickly view the status and key metrics of active tools at a glance. - Discover accessories, tips, and promotions that help you get the most out of your tools. 2. TOOL BOX - Simplified product registration with OCR technology and barcode scanning to save time and improve accuracy. - Access warranty claims and repair programs with ease to protect your investments. - Quickly find post-purchase resources, such as product manuals, assembly instructions, and relevant accessories. 3. CONNECTED TOOLS - Monitor and manage all your RYOBI™ connected tools from one convenient hub. - View real-time updates tailored to each tool’s current state, such as charge levels, runtime, or error notifications. - Rename tools, share access, update firmware, and track last-known locations directly from the app. - Consolidated functionality from the RYOBI™ Riding Mower, Ryobi™ GenControl™, and RYOBI™ Hyper Charger apps into one platform, supporting all future connected tools. 4. EXPLORE PRODUCTS - Quickly scan barcodes or price labels to instantly access product details while shopping. - Browse the full RYOBI™ product catalog with detailed specifications and features. 5. ACCOUNT & SETTINGS - Manage your profile, update personal details, and access app preferences such as dark mode or offline mode. - Quickly locate the nearest retailer with the store locator. With the power to register products in seconds, control your connected tools with ease, and access exclusive recommendations and deals, this app is your ultimate companion for all things RYOBI™. Download now to streamline your tool management and maximize your productivity!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Rain Bird at free against RYOBI's free with in-app purchases. Rain Bird also leads on ratings volume (70K vs 13K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). RYOBI's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rain Bird against 4.7 for RYOBI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain Bird has 70K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Rain Bird's written reviews are positive against 30% of RYOBI's.
Rain Bird ships an update every 2 months, RYOBI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rain Bird | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (70K ratings) | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews — better | 29.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rain Bird Corporation | One World Technologies, Inc |
Customer experience
Rain Bird
RYOBI
User reviews
Rain Bird
From 70K App Store ratingsWhat 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
RYOBI
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy registration process
- 👍 Useful app features
- 💡 Helpful for managing Bluetooth devices
- 🚀 Quick and easy tool registration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Login/authentication issues
- 🐛 Receipt/registration problems
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Poor user interface
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
RYOBI
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to get past login screen
- Failure to complete receipt uploads
- Incorrect product registration
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to delete registered products
- Support for older devices
In-app purchases
Rain Bird
No in-app purchases
RYOBI
No in-app purchases
