# Rachio vs MileagePlus X

Rachio and MileagePlus X both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Rachio's written reviews are positive against 22% of MileagePlus X's. Rachio also leads on ratings volume (159K vs 21K) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). MileagePlus X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). 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. MileagePlus X asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Rachio against 4.8 for MileagePlus X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rachio has 159K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Rachio's written reviews are positive against 22% of MileagePlus X's.

Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, MileagePlus X monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rachio | MileagePlus X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (159K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rachio/id864325098/reviews)** | [4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileageplus-x/id928624751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 163 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RACHIO, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/864325101) | [UAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/928624750) |

## 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


### MileagePlus X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileageplus-x/id928624751)

Earn United MileagePlus award miles on everyday purchases. Discover nearby merchants, buy eGift cards, and browse curated deals. Track your miles as they post directly to your account with a refreshed, intuitive design.

**Highlights:** Earn award miles on purchases, Discover nearby merchants, Buy eGift cards, Browse curated deals, Track miles earned, Intuitive design

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Earn miles on everyday purchases
- 🛒 Easy way to earn United miles
- 🛫 Useful for earning miles for travel
- 🤑 Free miles for shopping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unreliable app with frequent issues
- 🚫 Transactions often declined for no reason
- 🕰️ Slow and frustrating purchase process
- 🗣️ Poor customer service and lack of support
- 🔒 Security concerns and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring transaction decline issues
- Inconsistent tracking of earned miles
- Glitches with gift card purchases

**Requested features**

- Improve search and location functionality
- Enhance user experience and app stability
- Provide better customer support channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rachio free?

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

### Is MileagePlus X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rachio or MileagePlus X?

Rachio is rated higher. Rachio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 159K ratings, while MileagePlus X averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.

### Do Rachio or MileagePlus X have ads?

Rachio shows ads; MileagePlus X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rachio or MileagePlus X?

Rachio ships an update every 3 weeks, and MileagePlus X monthly. Most recently, Rachio was updated on November 3, 2026 and MileagePlus X on November 3, 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.*