Comparison

Rain Bird 2.0 vs OilTrax

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

OilTrax

Easily track oil changes and maintenance for all your engines, from cars to lawnmowers. Get timely reminders before your next service is due, and log details like oil type and filter information. Your data is stored locally for privacy and can be exported anytime.

Highlights
  • Track oil changes for unlimited vehicles
  • Log oil type, filter, and notes
  • Reminders based on date or mileage
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Export data as CSV or JSON
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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OilTrax is the simplest way to keep every engine you own on schedule — cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawn mowers, tractors, generators, and any other small engine. Log each oil change in seconds and let OilTrax remind you before the next one is due, so you never guess "when did I last change the oil?" again. TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Date and mileage (or engine hours) • Oil type/viscosity, brand, and amount in quarts • Oil filter brand and model/part number • Separate purchase links for the oil and the filter — reorder in one tap • Notes for anything else you want to remember STAY ON SCHEDULE • Track by date (annual/semi-annual) or by mileage — whatever fits each vehicle or engine • Get a local reminder before each one is due, and choose how many days ahead • Clear status badges: Overdue, Due soon, or Scheduled BUILT TO BE SIMPLE • Add unlimited vehicles and equipment • Full oil-change history for each one • Light and dark mode • Works on iPhone and iPad YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Everything is stored on your device — no account, no sign-in, no tracking • Export all your records anytime as CSV or JSON OilTrax is a one-time, no-nonsense maintenance log. No subscriptions, no ads, no data collection.

Screenshots

Rain Bird 2.04 screens
OilTrax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OilTrax at 5.0 against Rain Bird 2.0's 4.6. Rain Bird 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 1). 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

OilTrax 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 8.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rain Bird 2.0 versus OilTrax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRain Bird 2.0OilTrax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRain Bird CorporationJoseph Harris Abel

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%

OilTrax

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

OilTrax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rain Bird 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

OilTrax

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 OilTrax free?
OilTrax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rain Bird 2.0 or OilTrax?
OilTrax is rated higher. Rain Bird 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while OilTrax averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rain Bird 2.0 or OilTrax have ads?
Neither Rain Bird 2.0 nor OilTrax shows ads.

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