Comparison

Flo by Moen™ vs Bosun's Mate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Guided device migration
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Water damage protection device transfer
  • Leak detector device transfer
  • App deactivation guidance
Features
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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.

About

Bosun's Mate

Features
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Bosun's Mate is the vessel management system every mariner wishes they had. Engine hours. Fuel logs. Parts catalogs. Receipts. Cruising notes. Everything that matters about your boat — captured beautifully, totalled automatically. Searchable. Cross-linked. Never lost. WHY CAPTAINS LOVE IT — Multi-engine support for twin and quad rigs. Track port, starboard, and beyond — each engine logged independently with its own service intervals, fuel economy, and hours. — AI receipt OCR. Snap a photo of a parts receipt and Bosun's Mate reads every line item in 8 seconds. Vendor, OEM numbers, prices — extracted, organized, and added to your catalog. No more squinting at fading thermal paper. — Multi-page survey extraction. Drop in a marine survey PDF and the AI pulls engine specs, hull data, electronics, and equipment into your vessel profile automatically. Saves hours of manual entry every time you buy a new boat. — Per-engine fuel economy. See exactly which engine is burning more fuel at any RPM. Charts compare engines side-by-side at every cruise speed. Spot a lazy engine before it costs you thousands in repairs. — Cruising log with photos. Document every trip with notes, weather, distance, and on-the-water photography. Build a permanent record of your adventures. — Cost tracking that actually balances. Every receipt is logged with category, vendor, and date. Year-to-date costs always one tap away. — Activity feed. Chronological view of every change — yours and your crew's. Like git history, but for your boat. — Co-Captain shared access. Invite your spouse, captain, or trusted crew with read-only or full-edit permissions. Everyone looking at the same data. — Offline-capable. Works on the water with no signal. Syncs the moment you're back at the dock. — Photo attachments on every entry. Document parts, damage, repairs visually. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK — Maintenance (oil changes, service intervals, anode replacement) — Fuel purchases and fuel-economy data points — Parts catalogs (with OEM and aftermarket numbers, grouped by manufacturer) — Zincs and consumables with replacement schedules — Surveys, manuals, and reference documents — Cruising logs with destinations, distances, and photos — Custom categories you define yourself PRIVACY FIRST Sign in with Apple or email — your choice. We never sell your data, never track you across other apps, and never share with advertisers. Account deletion is one tap in Settings — your data is permanently removed within minutes. SUBSCRIPTIONS Bosun's Mate is free to download with a 7-day free trial of all features. After the trial, continue with an auto-renewable subscription: — Bosun's Mate Pro Monthly — 1-month auto-renewing subscription — Bosun's Mate Pro Annual — 1-year auto-renewing subscription Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bosunsmate.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://bosunsmate.app/privacy Built by mariners. For mariners.

Screenshots

Flo by Moen™3 screens
Bosun's Mate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flo by Moen™ at none against Bosun's Mate's 2. Bosun's Mate's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bosun's Mate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Flo by Moen™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flo by Moen™ ships an update every 2 months, Bosun's Mate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flo by Moen™ versus Bosun's Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlo by Moen™Bosun's Mate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlo TechnologiesSean Bell

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

Bosun's Mate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flo by Moen™

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bosun's Mate

Subscriptions2
  • Bosun's Mate Pro$4.991 Month
  • Bosun's Mate Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Flo by Moen™ free?
Flo by Moen™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bosun's Mate free?
Bosun's Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flo by Moen™ or Bosun's Mate have ads?
Neither Flo by Moen™ nor Bosun's Mate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flo by Moen™ or Bosun's Mate?
Flo by Moen™ ships an update every 2 months, and Bosun's Mate every 11 days. Most recently, Flo by Moen™ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bosun's Mate on October 25, 2026.

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