Flo by Moen™ vs Modernwave
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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The Flo by Moen app will deactivate on May 1, 2026. Open this app for a guided, step-by-step process to move your Shutoff and Leak Detector devices to our new app in minutes.
Modernwave
Automate and remotely control your third-party automation and security devices. This app integrates with various IoT protocols like Wifi, BLE, and NB-IOT for seamless smart home management.
- Remote device control
- Automation of devices
- IoT protocol integration
- Wifi, BLE, NB-IOT support
- Security device management
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Modernwave is a smart solutions app designed to automate your 3rd party automation and security devices and gives you the ability to control them remotely. The app comes fully loaded with various IOT protocol integrations including Wifi, BLE, NB-IOT protocols.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Modernwave at 100% against Flo by Moen™'s 36%. Modernwave also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Flo by Moen™'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 47 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flo by Moen™ ships an update every 2 months, Modernwave every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flo by Moen™ | Modernwave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 47 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flo Technologies | Linkbase Technologies Inc |
Customer experience
Flo by Moen™
Modernwave
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
Modernwave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flo by Moen™
No in-app purchases
Modernwave
No in-app purchases
