# RainMachine

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id647589286](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id647589286)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id647589286`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RainMachine
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 1.80 / 5 (616 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.126
- **Last updated:** 2022-08-11
- **First published:** 2013-05-21
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rainmachine/id647589286)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rainmachine.com/privacy/](http://www.rainmachine.com/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #97,691 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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