Flo by Moen™ vs InstaViewSafe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flo by Moen™
This app guides users through migrating their Flo by Moen devices to a new platform before the current app is deactivated. It provides a step-by-step process to ensure a smooth transition for water damage and leak protection devices.
- Guided device migration
- Step-by-step instructions
- Water damage protection device transfer
- Leak detector device transfer
- App deactivation guidance
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If you currently use the Flo by Moen™ app to manage your device, please follow the in-app migration steps before November 1 to move to our new app. After November 1, the Flo by Moen™ app will have limited functionality and will be removed from the App Store later this year.
InstaViewSafe
This application connects to a specific video doorbell or home security system. It allows users to interact with their installed security hardware. A hardware purchase is required to use the app's features.
- Connects to InstaviewSafe hardware
- Video doorbell integration
- Home security system control
- Remote access to security features
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InstaviewSafe is an app working with InstaviewSafe video doorbell or home security system. You must purchase InstaviewSafe video doorbell or home security system before using this App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flo by Moen™ at 4.0 against InstaViewSafe's 3.1. Flo by Moen™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 7). InstaViewSafe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. InstaViewSafe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flo by Moen™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flo by Moen™ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flo by Moen™ has 1.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Flo by Moen™'s written reviews are positive against 33% of InstaViewSafe's.
Flo by Moen™ ships an update every 2 months, InstaViewSafe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flo by Moen™ | InstaViewSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.9K ratings) — better | 3.1 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flo Technologies | Wireless input Inc. |
Customer experience
Flo by Moen™
InstaViewSafe
Bugs and requests
Flo by Moen™
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect devices to WiFi
- Incorrect water usage data and categorization
- Water shutoffs during normal usage
- Sensor connectivity issues and failures
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to customize fixture types
- More granular water usage reporting
- Automated home/away mode
- Integration with more smart home platforms
- Improved app responsiveness and stability
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- Better leak detection sensitivity
InstaViewSafe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flo by Moen™
No in-app purchases
InstaViewSafe
- Half a year member$20.99
- One year membership.$40.99
