Rachio vs AuroraTV.org
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.
AuroraTV.org
Access award-winning local television programming from Aurora, Colorado. Stay informed about city council debates, local news, cultural events, and community happenings. Discover new restaurants and breweries in the area.
- Local news and events
- City council coverage
- Local artist performances
- Restaurant and brewery highlights
- Award-winning programming
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Featuring award winning local television programming from Aurora, Colorado. Catch up on the latest newsand events happening in Aurora, keep up with the latest issues being debated by your Aurora City Council,watch a performance from a local artist, or find out about the hottest new restaurant or micro brewery inAurora. All these useful, informative and entertaining programs can be found at AuroraTV!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuroraTV.org at none against Rachio's 5. AuroraTV.org also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Rachio's advantage is ratings volume (157K vs 1). On price, rating 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. AuroraTV.org 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 AuroraTV.org. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rachio has 157K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Rachio | AuroraTV.org |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (157K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 157K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | RACHIO, INC. | Cablecast Community Media LLC |
Customer experience
Rachio
AuroraTV.org
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
AuroraTV.org
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
AuroraTV.org
No in-app purchases
