Rachio vs Lexus
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.
Lexus
Manage your Lexus vehicle remotely with this app. Start your engine, lock doors, schedule service, and access navigation and roadside assistance. Stay connected to your car for convenience and peace of mind.
- Remote engine start/stop
- Remote door lock/unlock
- Service scheduling and health tracking
- Cloud-based navigation
- Roadside assistance support
- Digital owner's manuals
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Stay Connected. Stay in Control. With the Lexus App. The Lexus app makes it easy to manage your vehicle anytime, anywhere. Designed for convenience, safety, and peace of mind, the app lets you stay connected to your Lexus like never before. Key Lexus Interface Features (1): Remote Connect – Start or stop your engine, and lock or unlock your doors, among other features, including Digital Key (2) and Last Parked Location Service Connect and Maintenance Made Simple – Schedule service with your Lexus Dealer and track your vehicle’s health Drive Connect – Map your route using Cloud navigation, Live agent support via Destination Assist, and Voice commands like “Hey Lexus. Take me home” will help you get where you want to be Safety Connect includes Roadside Assistance Support - press the SOS button inside your Lexus for enhanced roadside assistance. The “Assist 24/7” button on the dashboard allows you to get roadside assistance support by phone (2) Owner Resources – Access your vehicle’s owner’s manual and warranty guides Log in or create an account and enroll in your included trials (3) to explore the Connected Services (1) available on select Lexus models (2). Experience smarter, more connected driving, available through the Lexus app. (1) Lexus Interface Services vary by vehicle and are subject to change at any time without notice. Services depend on 4G network availability, a cellular connection and GPS signal. Without anyone or more of these things, operability may be limited or precluded, including access to response center and emergency support. Further, if and when 4G network changes or is discontinued, or the underlying technology required to support service becomes obsolete, then the Lexus Interface Services will not work, and Lexus will need to discontinue impacted services. Services require account registration through the Lexus app and acceptance of the Lexus Interface Terms of Use: For the U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico: https://www.lexus.com/privacyvts/images/doc/Lexus%20-%20Connected%20Services%20Terms%20of%20Use.pdf. Data charges may apply. For Lexus Interface Services’ vehicle-generated data collection, use, sharing and retention practices and agreements, see Your Privacy Rights | Lexus.com For México: Privacy Notice: https://www.lexus.mx/connected-services?link[aviso_de_privacidad_ENG][SHOW_PAGE]=true Terms & Conditions: https://www.lexus.mx/connected-services?link[terminos_y_condiciones_ENG][SHOW_PAGE]=true (2) Available services vary by vehicle, subscription type, region, and select markets. (3) All trials begin on original purchase or lease date of new vehicle, with the exception of Wi-Fi for which trial begins at time of activation. Paid subscription required after trial (if applicable).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lexus at none against Rachio's 5. Lexus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). Rachio's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 46%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Lexus asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Rachio against 4.9 for Lexus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159K and 331K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Rachio's written reviews are positive against 46% of Lexus's.
Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, Lexus monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Rachio | Lexus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (159K ratings) — better | 4.9 (331K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews — better | 45.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 159K | 331K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #167 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 631 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RACHIO, INC. | Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. |
Customer experience
Rachio
Lexus
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
Lexus
From 331K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great EV
- 👍 Helpful app features
- 👍 Wonderful car for senior woman
- 👍 Happy with new Lexus and app
- 👍 App finally working
Room to improve
- 🐛 Hard to purchase EV
- 🐛 Needs work
- 🐛 Slow to activate features
- 🐛 Unintuitive layout
- 🐛 Useless features
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
Lexus
Reported bugs
6 issues- App logging out frequently
- Remote start and unlock features not working consistently
- Vehicle status information not updating accurately
- App crashing or freezing
- Connectivity issues between app and vehicle
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- Incompatibility with older vehicles
Requested features
8 requests- Allow setting temperature through app
- Ability to control climate, windows, moonroof through app
- Integrate with Apple Wallet for digital key
- Add more customization options
- Improve app responsiveness and reliability
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- Provide better notifications and alerts
- Integrate with Apple Widgets
- Allow remote control of more vehicle functions
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
Lexus
No in-app purchases









