RainMachine

Name: RainMachine
Rating: 1.8 (613 reviews)
Author: RainMachine

By: RainMachine App

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Overview

Version:

4.6.126

Last updated: 2022-08-11

Ranking

#107,730 ▼ 376

Overall

Features & Capabilities

RainMachine is a cloud-independent smart Wi‑Fi sprinkler controller that uses local weather data to optimize watering and reduce waste. No fees apply to the hardware or iOS app, and RainMachine Premium Services offer optional cloud-based remote access; Direct Access via port forwarding remains free. The iOS app connects your iPhone/iPad to RainMachine, letting you control watering cycles, zones, and settings from home or on the go.

Remote management, weather-based scheduling, and flexible access options help you maintain a healthy garden while saving water. This page covers requirements, compatibility notes, and feature availability for different device models, including details on how remote access can be configured via the RainMachine Cloud Servers or through Direct Access.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

RainMachine

Rating:

1.80

(613) 2 new ratings

Version:

4.6.126 Last updated: 2022-08-11

Version code:

851481274

Creation date:

2013-05-21

Compatible devices:

Size:

33.44MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-21

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Ranking

# 107,730 ▼ 376

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Developed by:

RainMachine

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rainmachine/id647589286

User Reviews

RainMachine reviews are mixed. Many users praise the hardware’s longevity, ease of use, and water savings from weather data, along with a generally intuitive interface. However, there is strong criticism of the subscription model, which gates common features and remote access, plus ongoing app instability and connectivity problems. Poor or slow customer support and login/access issues amplify frustration. Some users still value the system when it works and local control remains accessible, but overall sentiment shifts negative due to reliability and paywall concerns.

Pros

Durable hardware with years of reliable irrigation control and proven water savings from weather data.
Clean, intuitive interface that is easy to operate when the app is working.
Local network access without a subscription has historically been available, allowing control without paying for premium features.
Strong value when used without premium connectivity, with users noting long-term benefits and effectiveness when it functions as expected.

Cons

Core features and remote/local access are frequently gated behind a paid subscription, which many reviews view as a negative change.
App reliability issues persist, including iOS app spinning, crashing, and frequent disconnects.
Connectivity and remote/local access instability and outages are common, making control unreliable.
Customer support is perceived as unresponsive or hard to reach, aggravating users when issues arise.
Login/password and account access problems (e.g., iPad password requirements, reset issues) add to user frustration.

Recent reviews

Get a B-Hyve or Radicchio instead.

by No*****, 2026-06-19

We’ve had a Rain Machine controller for quite a while. They charge a yearly premium to access the controller remotely. It never works. Most of the time the app just sits and spins. I’ve tried Direct Access, Local Network Access and Remote Access. It is completely unreliable. If you need to control your sprinkler system from a distance, stay away from this app and its web brother. Horrible. Not worth a penny.