# Rachio vs LiveLarge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveLarge at none against Rachio's 5. LiveLarge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Rachio's advantage is ratings volume (157K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rachio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LiveLarge 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 LiveLarge. 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.

Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, LiveLarge every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rachio | LiveLarge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (157K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rachio/id864325098/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livelarge/id6740020603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RACHIO, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/864325101) | [LiveLarge Home Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788011246) |

## 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


### LiveLarge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livelarge/id6740020603)

Unify and manage all your Matter-enabled smart home devices for a seamless experience. This app simplifies control and enhances the functionality of your connected home ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Control Matter-enabled devices, Unified smart home experience, Seamless device integration, Bug fixes and performance improvements

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rachio free?

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

### Is LiveLarge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rachio or LiveLarge?

LiveLarge is rated higher. Rachio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 157K ratings, while LiveLarge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rachio or LiveLarge have ads?

Rachio shows ads; LiveLarge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rachio or LiveLarge?

Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiveLarge every 3 months. Most recently, Rachio was updated on September 29, 2026 and LiveLarge on September 22, 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.*