Flo by Moen™ vs Ion Blue
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.
Ion Blue
Monitor and manage your smart home plumbing system remotely. Receive custom alerts for potential issues like flooding or water damage, and grant access to trusted contacts for timely response. Ideal for homeowners and property managers seeking peace of mind.
- Remote plumbing system monitoring
- Flood and water damage alerts
- Customizable push notifications
- Multi-user access with permissions
- Support for multiple residences
- Cloud-enabled solutions
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The Ion Blue app is the central location for the expanding smart home product selection from Ion Technologies. With cloud-enabled solutions that include the Ion+ Connect pump controller, users can avoid being caught off-guard from household plumbing-related issues such as flooding or water damage. Make timely response decisions to active threats and maintain household protection regardless of whereabouts. Remotely monitor detected operation and situational metrics for further analyzing anytime curiosity strikes. For hands-off peace of mind, push notifications can be custom set with specific parameters that alerts users only when probable threats or activities of interest are detected. Share accessibility with multiple users including household members, neighbors, or any trusted contact in close proximity, with added options for granting full or limited user permissions. Homeowners can oversee multiple residences including vacation houses, while property managers and emergency service contractors can keep track of multiple property commitments. Prepare day-to-day response coverage, plan ahead for vacation or extended travel, stay on-guard and better prepared to protect household property from unwelcome plumbing-related issues. For product selection, available purchasing and installation options, or additional app support, please visit our website at www.IonBlue.app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flo by Moen™ at 4.0 against Ion Blue's 2.0. Flo by Moen™ also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 8) and review sentiment (35% vs 25%). On price, update cadence, 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.
Flo by Moen™ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flo by Moen™ has 1.9K ratings behind it against 8, 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 25% of Ion Blue's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flo by Moen™ | Ion Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.9K ratings) — better | 2.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flo Technologies | Metropolitan Industries, Inc. |
Customer experience
Flo by Moen™
Ion Blue
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
Ion Blue
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flo by Moen™
No in-app purchases
Ion Blue
No in-app purchases









