Comparison

Rachio vs BILT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automated watering schedules
  • Remote sprinkler control
  • Water and money saving
  • Weather-based adjustments
  • Smart home integration
  • Mobile app access
Features
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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.

About

BILT

Follow interactive 3D animations for assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair projects. Navigate steps with zoom, rotation, and detailed part information. Download guides for offline use and enjoy an ad-free, user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D animations
  • Zoom and rotate 3D models
  • Tap for part details
  • Optional voice narration & text guides
  • Skip, go back, or replay steps
  • Brand-approved guides
  • Offline instruction downloads
Features
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Get projects done right the first time with easy-to-follow instructions on the BILT app. FEATURES - Follow interactive 3D animation on each step - Zoom in and out - Rotate 3D images for a better angle - Tap on any part for details - Choose optional voice narration & text guides - Skip ahead, go back, or replay a step instantly - Be confident with official, up-to-date, brand-approved guides - Download instructions ahead to use without WiFi BENEFITS - Easier to understand than paper or video - Reduces paper waste - Confidence you did it right the first time Whether it’s for assembly, installation, maintenance, or repair, BILT instructions are a revolutionary new way to set up products efficiently. WHY IS BILT FREE? It’s true — the BILT app is free to everyone! And unlike instructions online, BILT doesn’t allow ads or annoying pop-ups. The platform is paid for by hundreds of leading brands that believe you deserve a better experience with their products. These participating brands provide 3D instructions as a service because BILT app users are happier with their purchases and have fewer returns. It’s a win-win! NO SIGN IN! You do not need to provide any personal information or create an account to use BILT. We’re serious about making it easy. But there are benefits to creating a BILT app account: - Save your receipt - Register a product - Access warranty information - Keep downloaded instructions in “My Stuff” to access later - Leave a rating & review to help your favorite brands improve their products over time AWARDS - Most Innovative Construction Tool, National Association of Home Builders - Gold Winner, User Experience Awards - Winner, Pro Tool Innovation Awards BILT TOOLBOX The BILT Toolbox is a collection of instructions to help you with home, auto, and safety projects, as well as guides for basic power tools. Follow easy BILT instructions to fix a toilet, lay bathroom tile, paint a room, jump a car battery, change a tire, use a circular saw, adjust a bicycle, repair drywall, and so much more to help with anything adulthood sends your way. We use the BILT Toolbox too, so if we have a question about something, we design an instruction for it. We welcome your suggestions, too. From personal experience we recommend downloading “How to Jump a Car Battery” before you need it because internet connections at soccer fields can be spotty. :) DATA PRIVACY We do not collect personal data other than what you choose to provide if you create an account, register a product, or leave a review. We do collect aggregate data such as the number of downloads for each product and the average time it takes to complete an instruction step, but it cannot be tied to an individual user. FEEDBACK FROM OUR USERS - “I really like putting things together, but the BILT app made it a breeze! A fun little activity and a great outcome. I’m a visual learner so I really appreciate a 3D option with parts clearly labeled!! I could build a million things with the help of this app particularly. Highly recommend!!!” - "I'm telling you, I could easily engineer a space craft if they had the directions on BILT." - "I usually shy away from putting stuff together but this helped me a lot. I’m proud of myself.” - “Made it very easy, I didn’t cuss or throw anything.” - “My husband & I are NOT handy people. However, with the BILT app we were able to correctly put together a grill in a couple hours with NO arguments! LOL! This app may have saved our marriage. I highly recommend this app.” - "Extremely easy and very convenient. Thank you for making my life a little bit easier." - “For someone who is an auditory learner, this is great. Thanks. Love that I can review assembly instructions even before it ships and then use the app once things are unpacked. Plus, it will always be there should I ever need it again. Just brilliant!” Do it right the first time and download BILT now!

Screenshots

Rachio4 screens
BILT4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rachio and BILT both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of BILT's written reviews are positive against 57% of Rachio's. BILT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Rachio's advantage is ratings volume (158K vs 20K). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rachio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BILT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Rachio against 4.8 for BILT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rachio has 158K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Rachio's written reviews are positive against 92% of BILT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Rachio versus BILT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRachioBILT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (158K ratings) — better4.8 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings158K — better20K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#156 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRACHIO, INC.BILT Incorporated

Customer experience

Rachio

All ratings158,275 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral10.0%
Negative32.8%

BILT

All ratings19,733 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,325 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative6.6%

User reviews

Rachio

From 158K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🌱 Saves water and money
  • 🌳 Helps maintain healthy lawn and plants

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Aggressive upselling
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🌧️ Inaccurate weather-based scheduling

BILT

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to follow instructions
  • 🚀 Helpful 3D visuals and animations
  • 💡 Ability to rotate and zoom on parts
  • 🚀 Step-by-step guidance
  • 👍 Saves time and reduces frustration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional mismatch with printed instructions
  • 🐛 Confusing or incomplete steps
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 👎 Clunky or unresponsive interface

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

BILT

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect part information
  • Orientation issues with 3D models

Requested features

3 requests
  • More audio/voice guidance
  • Ability to skip or fast-forward steps
  • Better integration with manufacturer instructions

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Rachio

One-time5
  • 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
None

BILT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rachio free?
Rachio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BILT free?
BILT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rachio or BILT?
Rachio is rated higher. Rachio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while BILT averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.
Do Rachio or BILT have ads?
Rachio shows ads; BILT does not.
Which is updated more often, Rachio or BILT?
Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, and BILT every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rachio was updated on October 17, 2026 and BILT on October 17, 2026.

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