# Rachio vs Buzz.Me

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzz.Me at none against Rachio's 5. Buzz.Me also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rachio's advantage is ratings volume (158K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rachio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Buzz.Me 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 Buzz.Me. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rachio has 158K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, Buzz.Me fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rachio | Buzz.Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rachio/id864325098/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzme/id6477519288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 163 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RACHIO, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/864325101) | [ZipBuzz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729526819) |

## 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


### Buzz.Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzme/id6477519288)

Discover and organize local events and meetups based on shared interests. Connect with people in your community for real-life social engagement, from casual hangouts to neighborhood celebrations.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Organize meetups and hangouts, Connect with shared interests, Facilitates in-person social engagement, Community event organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rachio free?

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

### Is Buzz.Me free?

Buzz.Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rachio or Buzz.Me?

Buzz.Me is rated higher. Rachio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Buzz.Me averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rachio or Buzz.Me have ads?

Rachio shows ads; Buzz.Me does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rachio or Buzz.Me?

Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buzz.Me fortnightly. Most recently, Rachio was updated on October 18, 2026 and Buzz.Me on October 4, 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.*