Comparison

LargeCo vs Rain Bird 2.0

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LargeCo

Features
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Welcome to LargeCo! This app is for everything LargeCo-related. All are welcome. Featuring HealthKit access for Step Challenge competition.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote sprinkler control
  • Custom watering schedules
  • Weather-based adjustments
  • Device mapping
  • Custom site photos
  • Improved connection speed
Features
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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

Screenshots

LargeCo4 screens
Rain Bird 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rain Bird 2.0 at every 3 weeks against LargeCo's every 3 months. Rain Bird 2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

LargeCo ships an update every 3 months, Rain Bird 2.0 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LargeCo versus Rain Bird 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLargeCoRain Bird 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—8.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefresh Software, INCRain Bird Corporation

Bugs and requests

LargeCo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

LargeCo

No in-app purchases

None

Rain Bird 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LargeCo free?
LargeCo 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.
Do LargeCo or Rain Bird 2.0 have ads?
Neither LargeCo nor Rain Bird 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LargeCo or Rain Bird 2.0?
LargeCo ships an update every 3 months, and Rain Bird 2.0 every 3 weeks. Most recently, LargeCo was updated on October 27, 2026 and Rain Bird 2.0 on November 2, 2026.

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