RainSoft® REMIND vs DOWNEY AUTO CARE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RainSoft® REMIND
Manage your water conditioner settings and system status directly from your smartphone. Set custom alarms to ensure optimal performance and receive timely notifications.
- View system status
- Adjust settings
- Set alarms
- EC5 WiFi series compatible
- Remote monitoring
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RainSoft customers can view settings, system status, and set alarms for RainSoft's EC5 WiFi series of water conditioners.
DOWNEY AUTO CARE
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The app provides a portal for users to: • Schedule Appointments • View Special Offers • Start a Chat for any questions they have • View Services in their Maintenance Plan (where applicable) • Utilize the Digital Glovebox • And update contact information when needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RainSoft® REMIND at 11.0 against DOWNEY AUTO CARE's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RainSoft® REMIND | DOWNEY AUTO CARE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (57 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pentair, Inc. | Dealer's Choice, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
RainSoft® REMIND
Reported bugs
15 issues- App won't connect to EC5 system
- Constant disconnections from WiFi
- App freezes on initial load screen
- Stuck on 'registering account' indefinitely
- Password reset button non-functional
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- Login failures
- White screen display
- Incorrect salt level readings
- Vacation mode toggle not working
- Data not syncing between app and system
- App crashes after updates
- System shows disconnected during regeneration
- Back button buried under status bar (iPhone)
- Reconnection fails after power loss
- Metric system display shows too many decimal places
Requested features
13 requests- 5GHz WiFi network support
- Remote hardness adjustment capability
- Real-time water usage ticker
- Remote regeneration triggering
- Bluetooth connectivity option
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- Better UI/UX design
- Clearer setup instructions
- Integration with smart home platforms (HomeKit)
- Improved notification system
- Ability to detect and distinguish multiple systems
- Wired connection option
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard
DOWNEY AUTO CARE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RainSoft® REMIND
No in-app purchases
DOWNEY AUTO CARE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RainSoft® REMIND free?
Is DOWNEY AUTO CARE free?
Do RainSoft® REMIND or DOWNEY AUTO CARE have ads?
Which is updated more often, RainSoft® REMIND or DOWNEY AUTO CARE?
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