# Rachio vs Perry Park CC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Perry Park CC at none against Rachio's 5. Perry Park CC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Rachio's advantage is ratings volume (159K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rachio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Perry Park CC asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Rachio against 5.0 for Perry Park CC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rachio has 159K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, Perry Park CC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rachio | Perry Park CC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (159K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rachio/id864325098/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perry-park-cc/id1137694585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 163 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RACHIO, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/864325101) | [Perry Park Country Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584221088) |

## What reviewers say

### Rachio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rachio/id864325098)

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.

**Highlights:** Automated watering schedules, Remote sprinkler control, Water and money saving, Weather-based adjustments, Smart home integration, Mobile app access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tempest Integration | $29.99 | one-time |
| AirLink Integration | $29.99 | one-time |
| Heat Wave Boost | $29.99 | one-time |
| Wire Status | $29.99 | one-time |
| Valve & Heat Monitoring Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🌱 Saves water and money
- 🌳 Helps maintain healthy lawn and plants

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Aggressive upselling
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🌧️ Inaccurate weather-based scheduling

**Reported bugs**

- Zones running at unexpected times
- Schedules not working as programmed
- App crashing during setup and use
- Syncing issues between app and controller

**Requested features**

- 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


### Perry Park CC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perry-park-cc/id1137694585)

Manage your club membership with ease. Book reservations, check schedules, access your profile, and view statements. Golf members can also make tee times directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Make new reservations, Manage existing reservations, Check schedules, Access member profile, View statements, Make tee times (golf members)

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rachio free?

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

### Is Perry Park CC free?

Perry Park CC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rachio or Perry Park CC?

Perry Park CC is rated higher. Rachio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 159K ratings, while Perry Park CC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rachio or Perry Park CC have ads?

Rachio shows ads; Perry Park CC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rachio or Perry Park CC?

Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Perry Park CC every 3 months. Most recently, Rachio was updated on November 1, 2026 and Perry Park CC on October 21, 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.*