Rain Bird vs DURA
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
DURA
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Elevate, designed to control Bluetooth-enabled lift sElevate - Effortless Control for Your Bluetooth-Enabled Lift Systems Elevate is a powerful app designed to give you complete control over your Bluetooth-enabled lift systems. With an intuitive interface and advanced features, Elevate makes operating your lift system easier than ever. Key Features: Bluetooth Connectivity: Seamlessly connect to your lift device for hassle-free operation. Remote Control: Set movement limits (up and down) directly from your device. Pause and Stop: Instantly pause or stop the lift for added safety and convenience. User-Friendly Design: A clean and simple interface ensures smooth operation for everyone. Whether you're using Elevate for personal or professional purposes, it ensures a safe and efficient experience with your lift system. Download Elevate today and take control of your lift system like never before!Elevate, designed to control Bluetooth-enabled lift systems. The app allows users to connect to the lift device via Bluetooth and remotely control various functions such as setting movement limits (up/down), and pausing or stopping the device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rain Bird at 13.0 against DURA'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, DURA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rain Bird | DURA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (79K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rain Bird Corporation | Norstar International 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
DURA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rain Bird
No in-app purchases
DURA
No in-app purchases
