Rain Bird 2.0 vs 1Cert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
1Cert
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1Cert is a secure credential verification and compliance platform for companies. Instantly verify credentials, manage site requirements, and share verified records with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rain Bird 2.0 at every 3 weeks against 1Cert's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rain Bird 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, 1Cert every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rain Bird 2.0 | 1Cert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rain Bird Corporation | SureHire Inc. |
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
1Cert
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rain Bird 2.0
No in-app purchases
1Cert
No in-app purchases
