EcoNet vs Rain Bird 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EcoNet
Manage your home's HVAC and water heater systems remotely for optimal comfort and energy efficiency. Track energy usage, set custom schedules, and receive important alerts for maintenance and potential issues.
- Smart HVAC control
- Water heater monitoring
- Energy consumption tracking
- Custom scheduling
- Remote access
- Maintenance alerts
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EcoNet®: Smart Control for Your Home’s Comfort Take complete control of your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. EcoNet provides seamless smart control over your HVAC and water heaters from the Rheem family of brands (Rheem, Ruud, Friedrich, Richmond, Sure Comfort, Russell by Rheem, Durastar). Experience the convenience of managing your home’s climate and hot water needs right from your smartphone. Features: - Smart Control: Easily adjust your heating and cooling settings to maintain the perfect indoor climate. - Smart Monitoring: Monitor and control your water heater’s performance for optimal efficiency and comfort. - Smart Savings: Track your energy consumption and receive tips to improve efficiency and save on utility bills. - Utility Programs: Enroll in utility programs in your area to maximize your savings. - Custom Schedules: Set personalized schedules for your HVAC and water heater to match your lifestyle and maximize energy savings. - Alerts & Notifications: Get real-time alerts and notifications for maintenance reminders, system updates, and potential issues. Quickly share these alerts with your contractor when contact info added at account creation. - Remote Access: Control your home’s systems from anywhere, ensuring comfort and peace of mind whether you’re at home or away. Download EcoNet today and transform the way you manage your home’s comfort and efficiency!
Rain Bird 2.0
Control your sprinklers remotely with this app. Set custom watering schedules, automate weather adjustments, and monitor your system's performance from your mobile device. Save water and money with smart irrigation.
- Remote sprinkler control
- Custom watering schedules
- Weather-based adjustments
- Device mapping
- Custom site photos
- Improved connection speed
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Smart Watering Made Simple. Connect your Rain Bird controller to your mobile device with the new Rain Bird 2.0 app to turn on sprinklers, set up customized watering schedules, and automate weather adjustments, saving you water and money. New with Rain Bird 2.0 app: Device mapping – see where your controllers are located on the map Search and filter -- quickly find the controller to which you want to connect using the search function or commonly used filters Custom photos – upload photos of your site location or stations New look -- updated user interface and user experience Fast connect -- improved controller connection speed Compatible with the following Rain Bird controller models: ESP-LXME2 (new!) ESP-TM2 TRU ESP-2WIRE ESP-ME3 BAT-BT RC2 ARC Series More controller models coming soon! For more information: https://www.rainbird.com/products/esp-bat-bt 1-800-RAINBIRD
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rain Bird 2.0 at every 3 weeks against EcoNet's every 6 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 — 4.4 for EcoNet against 4.6 for Rain Bird 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of EcoNet's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rain Bird 2.0's.
EcoNet ships an update every 6 weeks, Rain Bird 2.0 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | EcoNet | Rain Bird 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (14K ratings) | 4.6 (8.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 8.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rheem Manufacturing Company | Rain Bird Corporation |
Customer experience
EcoNet
Rain Bird 2.0
User reviews
EcoNet
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Functional app
- 📊 Useful graphs and data
- 🔒 Resetting password options
- 🕰️ Scheduling and vacation mode
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable connection
- 🚫 Inaccurate power consumption data
- 🤔 Confusing and limited UI
- 🔄 Inconsistent mode changes
- 🔍 Lack of detailed information
Rain Bird 2.0
From 8.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 🌟 Improved user interface
- 📊 Weather forecasting and adjustment features
- 🔒 Secure cloud-based control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnections
- 🤔 Confusing setup and registration process
- 🤷♀️ Lack of feature parity with previous app version
- 🕰️ Excessive weather adjustments
Bugs and requests
EcoNet
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi
- Vacation mode not functioning properly
- Schedules not being followed consistently
- Temperature and mode settings not sticking
- Incorrect time zone and date information
Requested features
5 requests- Actual water temperature display
- Customizable scheduling options
- Geofencing with multiple users
- Integration with other smart home platforms
- More detailed energy usage reporting
Rain Bird 2.0
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or reset credentials
- Zones renamed or disappearing
- Unexpected program start times
- Firmware update issues
Requested features
4 requests- History of system and station runtimes
- Ability to independently control/schedule programs
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved weather data accuracy and customization
In-app purchases
EcoNet
No in-app purchases
Rain Bird 2.0
No in-app purchases
