# RainMachine vs Rain Bird Resources

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rain Bird Resources at 67% against RainMachine's 14%. Rain Bird Resources also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). RainMachine's advantage is ratings volume (613 vs 19) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RainMachine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Rain Bird Resources asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rain Bird Resources holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RainMachine has 613 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RainMachine's written reviews are positive against 67% of Rain Bird Resources's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainMachine | Rain Bird Resources |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainmachine/id647589286/reviews) | **[4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-bird-resources/id1535546464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **613** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RainMachine](https://appshunter.io/developer/647589469) | [Rain Bird Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/958281909) |

## What reviewers say

### RainMachine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainmachine/id647589286)

Control your smart sprinkler system from your iPhone or iPad. Dynamically adjust watering schedules based on local weather data to save water and maintain a healthy garden. Manage zones, set restrictions, and snooze or pause watering remotely.

**Highlights:** Cloud independent smart sprinkler control, Dynamic weather-based watering schedules, Remote access and control, Water saving technology, Zone and program management, Snooze and pause watering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RainMachine Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Rain Bird Resources

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-bird-resources/id1535546464)

Access comprehensive reference materials for landscape irrigation professionals. Browse product catalogs, download manuals, and view technical specifications. This app provides easy, on-the-go access to the latest irrigation information with features like search and favorites.

**Highlights:** Product catalog access, Downloadable manuals, Technical specifications, Design guides, Performance specifications, Search functionality, Favorites menu

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RainMachine free?

RainMachine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rain Bird Resources free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RainMachine or Rain Bird Resources?

Rain Bird Resources is rated higher. RainMachine averages 1.8 out of 5 from 613 ratings, while Rain Bird Resources averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do RainMachine or Rain Bird Resources have ads?

Neither RainMachine nor Rain Bird Resources shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RainMachine or Rain Bird Resources?

RainMachine ships an update monthly, and Rain Bird Resources monthly. Most recently, RainMachine was updated on September 19, 2026 and Rain Bird Resources on September 9, 2026.

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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.*