Comparison

Z Control vs PumpFuse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time flood alerts
  • Remote equipment testing
  • Silence alarms
  • Manage preferences
  • Adjust settings
  • Monitor sump pump systems
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Z Control4 screens
PumpFuse3 screens

Verdict

The call

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 9 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PumpFuse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Z Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of PumpFuse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Z Control ships an update every 6 weeks, PumpFuse every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Z Control versus PumpFuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZ ControlPumpFuse
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (74 ratings)5.0 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better60
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoeller CompanyVisit Basis Tech, LLC

Customer experience

Z Control

All ratings67 ratings
Positive35.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.2%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative74.4%

PumpFuse

All ratings60 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Z Control

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App crashes during registration/login
  • Login loop errors
  • Password reset emails not received
  • Wi-Fi connection issues
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  • Device not recognized
  • Shared devices not appearing
  • Notifications delayed or not sent
  • Inability to adjust dates (battery install, self-test)
  • App not compatible with certain Wi-Fi networks
  • App crashes after updates
  • Unable to sign in after online account creation
  • App crashes after login
  • Unable to add previously set up device
  • App crashes immediately upon opening

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add run history
  • Add in-app support/feedback mechanisms
  • Improve Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Fix login issues
  • Fix password reset email delivery
Show 8 more
  • Allow adjustment of battery install date
  • Fix self-test date display
  • Improve notification delivery speed
  • Provide analytics and insight into pump performance
  • Allow device sharing to work correctly
  • Provide direct customer/tech support contact within the app
  • Make the app more intuitive
  • Provide advanced notice of pump failure

PumpFuse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Z Control

No in-app purchases

None

PumpFuse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Z Control free?
Z Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PumpFuse free?
PumpFuse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Z Control or PumpFuse?
PumpFuse is rated higher. Z Control averages 2.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while PumpFuse averages 5.0 from 60 ratings.
Do Z Control or PumpFuse have ads?
Neither Z Control nor PumpFuse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Z Control or PumpFuse?
Z Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and PumpFuse every 9 days. Most recently, Z Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and PumpFuse on November 3, 2026.

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