Comparison

Flume Water vs Checo

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

Head to head
About

Flume Water

Monitor and manage your home's water usage with real-time data and leak detection. This app helps you understand your consumption, set budgets, and receive alerts to prevent costly water damage.

Highlights
  • Real-time water usage data
  • Leak detection and alerts
  • Water consumption budgeting
  • Household water use analysis
  • Easy self-installation
Features
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The Flume app connects with a Flume Water Sensor installed on your home’s water meter. Flume enables customers to manage, monitor, and conserve water in their home. Catch Water Leaks and Protect Your Home Surprises are fun, but not when it comes to leaks. Flume alerts you of abnormal (or accidental) water usage to give you peace of mind whether you’re at home or away. Down-to-the-Minute Water Use Data Flume helps you paint a picture of your household’s water use. Dig into the data—down to the one-hundredth of a gallon—and find new ways to reduce your water use. Overflowing with Savings A device that pays for itself. Flume automatically suggests a budget so you can cap your consumption and creates leak notifications to catch costly drips. Simple Self-Installation. No Plumbing Necessary. Set up and install Flume in minutes. Just strap it to your water meter. No pipe cutting. No wiring. No appointments. No plumbers. To purchase a Flume Water Sensor, visit https://flumewater.com

About

Checo

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Checo is the simplest way to let the people you love know you're okay. Pick the times you'll check in with each person. When the time comes, one tap tells them you're fine. If a check-in is missed, they get a gentle heads-up so they can reach out. No tracking, no maps, no constant pings. Just a small daily habit that brings a lot of peace of mind. HOW IT WORKS - Add family and friends by username. - Agree on check-in times that suit each of you. - Tap Check in to tell everyone at once, or check in with one person. - If someone misses a check-in, the people watching are told. MADE FOR REAL LIFE - Living alone, or have a parent who does - Kids away at school - Roommates and close friends who look out for each other - Anyone who wants a quick "I'm okay" without a phone call SITUATIONS Heading out? Tap Walking, Driving, Out, Traveling or Home alone to let a group know what you're up to. They can tap Okay, and you'll see who did. STREAKS Check in day after day and build a streak with each person. A small flame keeps count. GROUPS Make groups like Family or Roommates and reach everyone in one tap. YOU'RE IN CONTROL - You choose who you connect with. Nobody can add you without your approval. - Remove or block anyone, at any time. They aren't notified. - Delete your account and all of its data from Settings whenever you want. CALM BY DESIGN Checo is quiet on purpose. Reminders are gentle, and the only alert that matters is the one you'd want to get. Checo is not an emergency service and does not contact emergency responders. If you or someone you know is in danger, call your local emergency number.

Screenshots

Flume Water4 screens
Checo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checo at none against Flume Water's 2. Flume Water's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. Flume Water sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Checo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flume Water versus Checo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlume WaterCheco
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFlume, Inc.Loyola Chacon

Bugs and requests

Flume Water

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Inaccurate water usage reporting
  • Calibration issues after battery replacement
  • Delayed or missed leak notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Ability to manually train the system
  • Enhanced data export and analysis tools

Checo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flume Water

Subscriptions1
  • Flume Insight1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Flume Insight$49.99
None

Checo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flume Water free?
Flume Water is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checo free?
Checo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flume Water or Checo have ads?
Neither Flume Water nor Checo shows ads.

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