Rachio vs Flo by Moen™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rachio
This app allows you to control your sprinkler system remotely, creating custom watering schedules. It helps save water and money by optimizing irrigation based on weather and yard needs. Access your system from anywhere for convenient lawn care.
- Automated watering schedules
- Remote sprinkler control
- Water and money saving
- Weather-based adjustments
- Smart home integration
- Mobile app access
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The Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller changes the way you water. It makes running your sprinklers easy and convenient while saving you water and money. Rachio automatically creates a watering schedule that lowers your water bill and ensures the beautiful yard you want, while the mobile app gives you access to your sprinkler system from anywhere. Plus, Rachio is compatible with nearly any sized yard and smart home platform. This is the companion app to the industry-leading Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller.
Flo by Moen™
This app guides users through migrating their Flo by Moen devices to a new platform before the current app is deactivated. It provides a step-by-step process to ensure a smooth transition for water damage and leak protection devices.
- Guided device migration
- Step-by-step instructions
- Water damage protection device transfer
- Leak detector device transfer
- App deactivation guidance
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If you currently use the Flo by Moen™ app to manage your device, please follow the in-app migration steps before November 1 to move to our new app. After November 1, the Flo by Moen™ app will have limited functionality and will be removed from the App Store later this year.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rachio at 4.9 against Flo by Moen™'s 4.0. Rachio also leads on ratings volume (159K vs 1.9K) and review sentiment (57% vs 35%). Flo by Moen™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rachio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Flo by Moen™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rachio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rachio has 159K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Rachio's written reviews are positive against 35% of Flo by Moen™'s.
Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, Flo by Moen™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rachio | Flo by Moen™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (159K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews — better | 35.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 159K — better | 1.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RACHIO, INC. | Flo Technologies |
Customer experience
Rachio
Flo by Moen™
User reviews
Rachio
From 159K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🌱 Saves water and money
- 🌳 Helps maintain healthy lawn and plants
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Aggressive upselling
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🌧️ Inaccurate weather-based scheduling
Flo by Moen™
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Piece of mind
- 🚀 Monitors water usage
- 🚀 Detects leaks
- 🚀 Ability to shut off water remotely
- 🚀 Provides detailed water usage data
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate fixture detection
- 🐛 Frequent false alarms and water shutoffs
- 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
- 🐛 Limited customization and control options
- 🐛 Inconsistent water usage tracking
Bugs and requests
Rachio
Reported bugs
4 issues- Zones running at unexpected times
- Schedules not working as programmed
- App crashing during setup and use
- Syncing issues between app and controller
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to skip multiple upcoming watering cycles
- Customizable notifications for low battery and offline status
- Better integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit
- More granular control over watering schedules and durations
Flo by Moen™
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect devices to WiFi
- Incorrect water usage data and categorization
- Water shutoffs during normal usage
- Sensor connectivity issues and failures
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to customize fixture types
- More granular water usage reporting
- Automated home/away mode
- Integration with more smart home platforms
- Improved app responsiveness and stability
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- Better leak detection sensitivity
In-app purchases
Rachio
- Tempest Integration$29.99
- AirLink Integration$29.99
- Heat Wave Boost$29.99
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- Wire Status$29.99
- Valve & Heat Monitoring Bundle$49.99
Flo by Moen™
No in-app purchases
