# RainMachine vs TexasET

The clearest difference is rating: TexasET at 3.0 against RainMachine's 1.8. TexasET also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 14%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). RainMachine's advantage is ratings volume (613 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

TexasET holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RainMachine has 613 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of TexasET's.

RainMachine ships an update monthly, TexasET every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RainMachine | TexasET |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainmachine/id647589286/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texaset/id6443335772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **613** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RainMachine](https://appshunter.io/developer/647589469) | [Matrix Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223609014) |

## 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 |


### TexasET

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texaset/id6443335772)

This application calculates crop water needs based on growth stage and real-time weather data. It allows for daily or 14-day forecasts, automatically incorporating rainfall data. Users can also set weekly irrigation reminders.

**Highlights:** Crop water requirement calculation, Growth stage selection, Real-time weather data integration, 14-day water requirement forecast, Automatic rainfall inclusion, Customizable rainfall data, Weekly irrigation reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RainMachine free?

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

### Is TexasET free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RainMachine or TexasET?

TexasET is rated higher. RainMachine averages 1.8 out of 5 from 613 ratings, while TexasET averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RainMachine or TexasET have ads?

Neither RainMachine nor TexasET shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RainMachine or TexasET?

RainMachine ships an update monthly, and TexasET every 2 months. Most recently, RainMachine was updated on September 19, 2026 and TexasET on June 1, 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.*