# Rain Bird 2.0 vs RackMinder

The clearest difference is rating: RackMinder at 5.0 against Rain Bird 2.0's 4.5. Rain Bird 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (7.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

RackMinder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rain Bird 2.0 has 7.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rain Bird 2.0 | RackMinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-bird-20/id6472510505/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rackminder/id6779006253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 103 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rain Bird Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/958281909) | [Rack Minder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773896342) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### RackMinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rackminder/id6779006253)

This app alerts you before you enter a garage with a roof load. It requires a separately purchased Bluetooth beacon attached to your roof rack. Receive spoken warnings, in-app alarms, and lock screen notifications to prevent collisions.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth beacon integration, Garage location saving, Spoken voice warnings, In-app alarm sounds, Lock screen notifications, Background location tracking, iCloud account sync

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rain Bird 2.0 free?

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

### Is RackMinder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rain Bird 2.0 or RackMinder?

RackMinder is rated higher. Rain Bird 2.0 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while RackMinder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rain Bird 2.0 or RackMinder have ads?

Neither Rain Bird 2.0 nor RackMinder shows ads.

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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.*