Flo by Moen™ vs Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect
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.
Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect
Monitor your home's water system remotely, receiving real-time data on flow, temperature, and quality. Instantly shut off your water supply or set autonomous shutoffs for critical situations. Schedule routine leak tests to prevent costly damage.
- Real-time water flow, temperature, and quality monitoring
- Remote and autonomous water shutoff
- Scheduled leak testing
- Contact local plumbers for installation
- Monitor ambient temperature and humidity
- Water quality (TDS) tracking
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Control Your Water Crystal-clear snapshot of water flow, temperature, pressure, and quality for a flawless user experience. “Close valve” button at your fingertips for instant remote water shutoff. Identify even the smallest potential leaks when performing its routinely scheduled Leak Test. Autonomous+Remote Shutoff Not only can you shut off the water supply to your entire home from anywhere you are with a single push of a button, your device can also be configured to shut off your water autonomously on it’s own in critical situations, based on parameters you customize in the Benjamin Franklin app. Leak Test Perform a quick yet comprehensive health check of your home’s entire water system while you sleep, preventing costly leaks before they happen. Schedule it whenever you want, as often as you want. Contact a Trusted Installer Benjamin Franklin's network of plumbers is unparalleled in the leak detection industry. Reach out directly through the app for hassle-free installation and support. Constant Monitoring & Real-Time Data For: • Flow rate • Water pressure • Water temperature • Ambient temperature • Humidity levels • Water quality / TDS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect at 100% against Flo by Moen™'s 36%. Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Flo by Moen™'s advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 5). 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.
Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flo by Moen™ has 1.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Flo by Moen™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect's.
Flo by Moen™ ships an update every 2 months, Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flo by Moen™ | Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1.9K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flo Technologies | Modularis, Inc. |
Customer experience
Flo by Moen™
Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect
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
Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flo by Moen™
No in-app purchases
Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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