Comparison

Rain Bird 2.0 vs Costa Carts

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

Head to head
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

About

Costa Carts

Features
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Join the Costa Carts family and download our free app! Get the latest assets news, event updates, and explore advanced features like optional telemetry services. -- PREMIUM ACCESS: Access your boat's telemetry around the clock with the paid premium service, enabling real-time monitoring. If your boat is fitted with a LocMarine device, you can track battery voltage, location, movement, and receive on-site weather reports 3 months of free premium access. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Where applicable, your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. -- Privacy Policy: https://www.locmarine.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.locmarine.com/terms-and-conditions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rain Bird 2.04 screens
Costa Carts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rain Bird 2.0 at none against Costa Carts's 1. Rain Bird 2.0 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Costa Carts sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Rain Bird 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rain Bird 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, Costa Carts every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rain Bird 2.0 versus Costa Carts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain Bird 2.0Costa Carts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRain Bird CorporationLocmarine Telematics, LLC

Bugs and 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

Costa Carts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rain Bird 2.0

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Costa Carts

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access3 Months trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Rain Bird 2.0 free?
Rain Bird 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Costa Carts free?
Costa Carts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rain Bird 2.0 or Costa Carts have ads?
Neither Rain Bird 2.0 nor Costa Carts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rain Bird 2.0 or Costa Carts?
Rain Bird 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Costa Carts every 2 months. Most recently, Rain Bird 2.0 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Costa Carts on October 25, 2026.

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