Comparison

Rachio vs Lexus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automated watering schedules
  • Remote sprinkler control
  • Water and money saving
  • Weather-based adjustments
  • Smart home integration
  • Mobile app access
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Remote door lock/unlock
  • Service scheduling and health tracking
  • Cloud-based navigation
  • Roadside assistance support
  • Digital owner's manuals
Features
Currently charting
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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).

Screenshots

Rachio4 screens
Lexus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, Lexus monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Rachio versus Lexus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRachioLexus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (159K ratings) — better4.9 (331K ratings)
Positive reviews57.4% of reviews — better45.8% of reviews
Number of ratings159K331K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#167 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB631 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRACHIO, INC.Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Customer experience

Rachio

All ratings158,275 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative32.6%

Lexus

All ratings329,372 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,939 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative41.7%

User reviews

Rachio

From 159K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

5 purchases

Rachio

One-time5
  • 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
None

Lexus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rachio free?
Rachio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lexus free?
Lexus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rachio or Lexus?
Rachio is rated higher. Rachio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 159K ratings, while Lexus averages 4.9 from 331K ratings.
Do Rachio or Lexus have ads?
Rachio shows ads; Lexus does not.
Which is updated more often, Rachio or Lexus?
Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lexus monthly. Most recently, Rachio was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lexus on October 20, 2026.

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