| Core Identity |
| Developer | Flume, Inc. | Tomofun | Protect Animals With Satellites, LLC | Moen Incorporated | Bitfinder, Inc | Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. |
| Category | Lifestyle | Lifestyle | Lifestyle | Lifestyle | Lifestyle | Lifestyle |
| Platform | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 1,465 | 150 | 8,174 | 11,418 | 256 | 2 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2017 | Jun 30, 2015 | Jul 15, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | Dec 1, 2015 | Apr 5, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Mar 31, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Jan 7, 2025 | May 7, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | negative | mixed | terrible | terrible | - |
| Score | 85/100 | 35/100 | 55/100 | 15/100 | 15/100 | - |
| Praises | - Ease of installation
- Leak detection accuracy
| - Peace of mind provided by remote monitoring of pets while owners are away
| - Virtual fence boundaries provide reliable containment for high-energy dog breeds on large properties
| - Smart sprinkler system control functions reliably for users across various irrigation setups
| - High-precision sensor data provides actionable insights for improving indoor air quality and health
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| Complaints | | - Frequent connectivity drops and network errors force users to manually power cycle hardware
| - Hardware reliability issues lead to frequent device failures and inconsistent battery performance post-purchase
| - Inability to manually toggle water valve status from the application after automatic shutoff events
- Excessive sensitivity of leak detection triggers frequent false positives during normal household water usage
| - Forced obsolescence and server-side access cuts render perfectly functional hardware completely useless for owners
- Persistent authentication failures and server connectivity issues prevent basic account login and device setup
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| Requests | - | - Granular notification controls to disable specific alerts and daily summary reports
| - Physical handheld remote accessory for immediate manual correction without relying on mobile app connectivity
| - Restoration of granular historical usage data and detailed flow charts available in the previous application
| - Restoration of push notifications to provide real-time alerts for dangerous air quality levels
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - DIY installation mechanism removes plumbing appointment friction
- High-precision flow data creates functional lock-in
| - Proprietary treat-tossing hardware creates unique engagement
- Backwards compatibility maintains legacy user base
| - Local fence storage on hardware creates high switching costs
- Cesar Millan training partnership provides unique behavioral training moat
- Precision+ GPS data justifies premium hardware price point
| - Active leak-prevention hardware creates a high-value barrier to entry.
- Ecosystem interoperability between faucets and shutoff valves increases user switching costs.
| - High-precision sensor data provides actionable health insights [User Reviews]
| - Proprietary hardware-control protocol locks in Polaris cleaner owners
- S-Pattern cleaning path customization provides a unique hardware-management capability
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| Weaknesses | - $149 hardware barrier limits mass-market penetration
- Subscription gating of historical data creates churn risk
| - Frequent connectivity drops force manual hardware resets
- Aggressive subscription upselling alienates long-term users
- 0.5★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific instability
| - Premium hardware price point above category median
- Frequent device failure reports within the first year
- 0.08★ Android-iOS rating gap
| - 0.9★ rating gap between Android and iOS platforms.
- High-frequency valve-control failures in the latest version.
- Loss of historical data visualization post-migration.
| - 1.66★ Android rating indicates severe connectivity failure [Android Platform]
- Persistent authentication failures block basic device setup [User Reviews]
| - Zero water-chemistry analysis features
- Hardware-dependent utility limits the app to a maintenance-only role
- 0.0 rating on Android platform
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | paid | free | free | free |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, ~34d avg | 2 versions, ~1d avg | 2 versions, ~2d avg | 2 versions, ~4d avg | 2 versions, ~70d avg | 2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~1d avg |
