Comparison

Rain Bird 2.0 vs Connect & Correct

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

Connect & Correct

Report non-emergency local issues like potholes or graffiti directly to your local government. Pinpoint locations using GPS, upload photos, and track the response to your service requests. This free app offers an efficient way to communicate community concerns.

Highlights
  • Report non-emergency local issues
  • Pinpoint issue location with GPS
  • Upload photos with service requests
  • Track Township response
  • Submit service requests on-the-go
Features
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Connect with Middletown Township, NJ to help correct our community’s concerns. This free app empowers residents to report non-emergency local issues on-the-go. If you see potholes, playground graffiti, a lost pet, a damaged crosswalk, or other matters that need attention, simply open the app which uses your phone’s GPS to pinpoint the location and submit a service request. The app also allows you to upload photos and easily track the Township’s response to the issue. Connect & Correct is the most efficient way to report a concern directly to your local government. If you need to report an emergency, always call 911.

Screenshots

Rain Bird 2.04 screens
Connect & Correct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Connect & Correct at 5.0 against Rain Bird 2.0's 4.6. Rain Bird 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect & Correct 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 8.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rain Bird 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, Connect & Correct every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rain Bird 2.0 versus Connect & Correct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain Bird 2.0Connect & Correct
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB145 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRain Bird CorporationTownship of Middletown

Customer experience

Rain Bird 2.0

All ratings6,256 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative75.2%

Connect & Correct

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Connect & Correct

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rain Bird 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Connect & Correct

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rain Bird 2.0 free?
Rain Bird 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connect & Correct free?
Connect & Correct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rain Bird 2.0 or Connect & Correct?
Connect & Correct is rated higher. Rain Bird 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Connect & Correct averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rain Bird 2.0 or Connect & Correct have ads?
Neither Rain Bird 2.0 nor Connect & Correct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rain Bird 2.0 or Connect & Correct?
Rain Bird 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Connect & Correct every 2 months. Most recently, Rain Bird 2.0 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Connect & Correct on October 30, 2026.

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