# Rachio vs AuroraTV.org

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 (159K vs 1). On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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 159K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rachio | AuroraTV.org |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/auroratvorg/id6470041939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 163 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RACHIO, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/864325101) | [Cablecast Community Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647835875) |

## 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


### AuroraTV.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auroratvorg/id6470041939)

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.

**Highlights:** Local news and events, City council coverage, Local artist performances, Restaurant and brewery highlights, Award-winning programming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rachio free?

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

### Is AuroraTV.org free?

AuroraTV.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rachio or AuroraTV.org?

AuroraTV.org is rated higher. Rachio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 159K ratings, while AuroraTV.org averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rachio or AuroraTV.org have ads?

Rachio shows ads; AuroraTV.org does not.

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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.*