Rachio vs BCGC
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.
BCGC
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Download the Bent Creek Golf Club app to easily: - Book Tee Times - Post score for handicap tracking - Make dining reservations - View calendar of events and sign up - View member directory and contact info - View statements and make payments - View Club newsfeed - Update profile picture - And more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BCGC at none against Rachio's 5. BCGC also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rachio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, device support 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. BCGC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, BCGC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rachio | BCGC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (159K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 159K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RACHIO, INC. | Bent Creek Golf Club inc. |
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
BCGC
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
BCGC
No in-app purchases
