Comparison

Rain Bird vs MySantaRosaFL

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

MySantaRosaFL

Features
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MySantaRosaFL is your easy, on-the-go connection to Santa Rosa County government services. With just a few taps, residents can report issues like potholes, drainage problems, traffic signal concerns, and more—directly to the county’s public works team. Whether you're traveling our roads or enjoying our parks, Santa Rosa County is committed to serving you with excellence.

Screenshots

Rain Bird4 screens
MySantaRosaFL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Rain Bird at 3 against MySantaRosaFL's 1. Rain Bird also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rain Bird versus MySantaRosaFL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain BirdMySantaRosaFL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (79K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings79K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB145 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRain Bird CorporationCounty of Santa Rosa

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

MySantaRosaFL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rain Bird

No in-app purchases

None

MySantaRosaFL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rain Bird free?
Rain Bird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySantaRosaFL free?
MySantaRosaFL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rain Bird or MySantaRosaFL have ads?
Neither Rain Bird nor MySantaRosaFL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rain Bird or MySantaRosaFL?
Rain Bird ships an update every 2 months, and MySantaRosaFL every 2 months. Most recently, Rain Bird was updated on October 22, 2026 and MySantaRosaFL on October 16, 2026.

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