Z Control vs PumpFuse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Z Control
Monitor and manage your property's flood protection systems remotely. Receive real-time alerts, test equipment, silence alarms, and customize settings for peace of mind.
- Real-time flood alerts
- Remote equipment testing
- Silence alarms
- Manage preferences
- Adjust settings
- Monitor sump pump systems
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Z Control products protect your property from flooding. With the Z Control app, you can receive alerts, remotely test equipment, silence alarms, manage preferences, and adjust settings. Compatible with the following Z Control Enabled devices: Zoeller Aquanot Fit 508 DC Sump Pump System Zoeller APak Indoor High Water Alarm Z Control Wi-Fi Gateway Flint and Walling Commander Pro VFD system Tulsar Sentry Indoor High Water Alarm Zoeller Basement Sentry Plus DC Sump Pump System Zoeller Basement Sentry Platinum DC Sump Pump System Zoeller Basement Sentry Intelligent Sump Pump
PumpFuse
This device monitors and protects sump and utility pumps from damage due to overload or dry running. It automatically shuts off the pump and alerts you via a smartphone app, preventing costly repairs. It features plug-and-play setup and smart learning capabilities.
- Monitors pump power consumption
- Detects dry running and overloads
- Automatic pump shut-off
- Smartphone app alerts
- Remote pump control
- Plug-and-play installation
- Machine learning for automatic trip points
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The PumpFuse is a power monitor and pump protection controller that works with all types of sump pumps and utility pumps. Sometimes your float switch can get stuck and your sump pump runs continuously until it overheats. This leads to broken pumps and costly repairs. The PumpFuse detects loss of load and overloads conditions and turns your pump off before it gets damaged. It also alerts you via smartphone app. Detects loss of load: + Dry running + Defective float switch or switch being stuck in a sump pit + Pump air-locked Detects overloads: + Jammed or damaged impeller + Check valve stuck, closed, or installed incorrectly + Discharge pipe blocked + Bad bearings The user can also reset the fault manually or in auto mode the PumpFuse will turn on the pump after a user adjustable delay. How does it work? The PumpFuse monitors the current, voltage and power consumption of your sump pump and can detect motor overload and loss of load conditions and react to it. It uses machine learning to set the low and high trip points automatically. No need to guess the power trip values or adjust them manually. The PumpFuse requires no external sensors and it is a plug-and-play device. It works as a smart outlet and can be controlled via mobile app. Main benefits: - Compatible with all sump pumps and utility pumps from 1⁄6 HP to 1 HP - No setup, no additional sensors or changes to your pump system required. Just plug in the PumpFuse and protect your sump pump from damage. - Optionally, connect the PumpFuse app and turn the sump pump on and off remotely with your smartphone. Monitor your sump pump power and receive push notifications when a critical condition is detected. - Water resistant and can be used outdoors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PumpFuse at 100% against Z Control's 23%. PumpFuse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Z Control's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
PumpFuse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Z Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of PumpFuse's.
Z Control ships an update every 6 weeks, PumpFuse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Z Control | PumpFuse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (67 ratings) | 5.0 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 57 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zoeller Company | Visit Basis Tech, LLC |
Customer experience
Z Control
PumpFuse
In-app purchases
Z Control
No in-app purchases
PumpFuse
No in-app purchases









