ElkLink Mobile vs WaterCop SmartConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ElkLink Mobile
Control your M1 Security System remotely. Arm, disarm, receive and respond to alarms, and review system history. Requires a compatible security system and user account.
- Arm and disarm system
- Receive and respond to alarms
- View recent system history
- Basic system control
- Remote access
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Designed for C1M1 enabled M1 Security Systems, ElkLink Mobile is ideal for users that desire a simple, easy-to-use app for basic system control. With ElkLink Mobile, users can arm, disarm, receive and respond to an alarm, and view recent history. Requirements for this app include an ELK M1 Security System with a C1M1 Dual-Path Communicator and a valid ElkLink user account
WaterCop SmartConnect
Monitor and control your WaterCop Automatic Water Shut-Off System remotely. Receive instant alerts via SMS, email, or push notifications for system activity, closures, and power outages. Requires an internet connection for seamless home water control.
- Remote mobile access and control
- SMS, email, and push notifications
- Real-time protection against leaks
- Supports WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
- System alerts for closures and power outages
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This app allows users to enjoy remote mobile access and control with their WaterCop Automatic Water Shut-Off Systems. Receive mobile alerts from the system via SMS text, email and push notifications of activity and events such as automatic closure and system power outages. All you need is an internet connection. The new WaterCop SmartConnect module offers both WiFi and Ethernet wired connectivity and will be available in September 2018. WaterCop SmartConnect is a simple yet effective tool for staying connected with your home water control. WaterCop is a leader in home water leak prevention and automatic shut-off. If you wish to be notified when the WaterCop SmartConnect internet module becomes available please visit www.watercop.com or call 800-545-3636 to be placed on our pre-order list. The WaterCop system features: Real time protection against plumbing supply leaks of all shapes and sizes throughout all the most common leak prone areas of a residential or commercial real estate. Systems can be equipped with an array of wired and wireless leak, temperature, and other indicating sensors. Waterproof commercial strength valves and actuators for heavy duty performance and long life cycle. System configurations for all types and sizes of property: from small apartments to enormous estate compounds, including multi-family residential and urban commercial high rises. In most cases we can configure a comprehensive WaterCop system solution to meet your specific needs. Industrial duty lead-free brass ball valves for long reliable service life. Systems available for the following water pipe sizes: ½”, ¾” 1”, 1 ¼”, 1 ½”, 2”, 3”, & 4” Multiple wired and wireless interface connections allow our systems to connect and communicate with and home and building security and other automation systems. 5 Year warranty on the ball valve and 2 year warranty on all electronic components. For more information about purchasing a WaterCop system please visit www.watercop.com or call 800-545-3636 8am-5pm CST.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WaterCop SmartConnect at 3.7 against ElkLink Mobile's 1.9. WaterCop SmartConnect also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 22 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 22%). 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.
WaterCop SmartConnect holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of ElkLink Mobile's written reviews are positive against 33% of WaterCop SmartConnect's.
ElkLink Mobile ships an update every 22 months, WaterCop SmartConnect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ElkLink Mobile | WaterCop SmartConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (14 ratings) | 3.7 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elk Products Inc. | DynaQuip Controls Corporation |
Customer experience
ElkLink Mobile
WaterCop SmartConnect
In-app purchases
ElkLink Mobile
No in-app purchases
WaterCop SmartConnect
No in-app purchases
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