# IQ+ vs Rain Bird 2.0

The clearest difference is rating: IQ+ at 5.0 against Rain Bird 2.0's 4.6. Rain Bird 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (8.8K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

IQ+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain Bird 2.0 has 8.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IQ+ ships an update monthly, Rain Bird 2.0 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IQ+ | Rain Bird 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-plus/id1625947499/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-bird-20/id6472510505/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radian IoT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583247238) | [Rain Bird Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/958281909) |

## What reviewers say

### IQ+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-plus/id1625947499)

Monitor and manage your boat and trailer's security, health, and usage remotely. Receive real-time alerts for critical events and track your trips with detailed reports. Share access with family and friends for a connected boating experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time boat and trailer monitoring, Security and health alerts, Geofencing capabilities, Maintenance scheduling, Trip tracking and reports, Remote access for family and friends

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rain Bird 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-bird-20/id6472510505)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote sprinkler control, Custom watering schedules, Weather-based adjustments, Device mapping, Custom site photos, Improved connection speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 🌟 Improved user interface
- 📊 Weather forecasting and adjustment features
- 🔒 Secure cloud-based control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnections
- 🤔 Confusing setup and registration process
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of feature parity with previous app version
- 🕰️ Excessive weather adjustments

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or reset credentials
- Zones renamed or disappearing
- Unexpected program start times
- Firmware update issues

**Requested features**

- History of system and station runtimes
- Ability to independently control/schedule programs
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved weather data accuracy and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IQ+ free?

IQ+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rain Bird 2.0 free?

Rain Bird 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IQ+ or Rain Bird 2.0?

IQ+ is rated higher. IQ+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Rain Bird 2.0 averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do IQ+ or Rain Bird 2.0 have ads?

Neither IQ+ nor Rain Bird 2.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IQ+ or Rain Bird 2.0?

IQ+ ships an update monthly, and Rain Bird 2.0 every 3 weeks. Most recently, IQ+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rain Bird 2.0 on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*