Comparison

FloLogic vs Basement Guardian

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

Head to head
About

FloLogic

This smart system monitors your plumbing for leaks, automatically shutting off the water supply to prevent damage. The companion app provides real-time alerts, system controls, and allows for settings adjustments.

Highlights
  • Real-time leak detection
  • Automatic water shutoff
  • Low temperature alerts
  • Battery backup
  • Adjustable settings
  • Communication with water devices
Features
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FloLogic is a premium smart leak control system that protects property by monitoring a plumbing system for potential leaks, automatically shutting off the water supply to prevent catastrophic damage. The FloLogic app gives users access to system controls, alerts and enables system settings changes. The FloLogic System offers: · Real time detection of plumbing supply leaks throughout a home or business, from pin-hole (beginning at a half-ounce per minute) to high volume · Low temperature alerts and auto shutoff to prevent frozen pipe damage · Commercial grade valve body construction rated for indoor and outdoor installations · Battery backup for continued detection and leak auto shutoff for up to a week after AC power is lost · Valve sizes of 1”, 1.5” and 2” · Lead-free bronze and stainless steel ball valve construction · Communication interfaces with water-demanding devices including irrigation, water softeners and pools, to avoid false alarms · Adjustable settings to accommodate the unique water demands and occupancy patterns of the user · Free to use with core features included — optional premium features may require a subscription in the future. For information about purchasing a FloLogic System, visit www.flologic.com or call 877-FLO-LOGIC (356-5644) during EST business hours in the United States.

About

Basement Guardian

Monitor your smart sump pump's water level and access pump-specific metrics remotely. Receive alerts to proactively address potential issues and ensure your basement stays dry. Trust decades of pump technology for reliable home protection.

Highlights
  • Remote sump pump monitoring
  • Water level tracking
  • Pump-specific metrics
  • Proactive issue alerts
  • Smart sump pump control
Features
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Introducing the second-generation mobile app from Basement Guardian®. It now powers the Basement Guardian(TM) and HALO(TM) smart sump pumps. Access all of the features and functionality of your smart sump pump here. Connect to your HALO pump to receive alerts so you can replace the pump before there is a problem. You hold the power to MONITOR the sump pit water level and access pump-specific metrics in the palm of your hand. With over 60 years in the business, you can TRUST the Wayne pump technology.

Screenshots

FloLogic4 screens
Basement Guardian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FloLogic at 4.9 against Basement Guardian's 2.7. FloLogic also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). Basement Guardian's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FloLogic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FloLogic has 298 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of FloLogic's written reviews are positive against 41% of Basement Guardian's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FloLogic ships an update every 2 months, Basement Guardian every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FloLogic versus Basement Guardian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloLogicBasement Guardian
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (298 ratings) — better2.7 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings298 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.212.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloLogic, Inc.WAYNE/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY

Customer experience

FloLogic

All ratings298 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.5%

Basement Guardian

All ratings21 ratings
Positive23.8%
Neutral23.8%
Negative52.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%

In-app purchases

None

FloLogic

No in-app purchases

None

Basement Guardian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FloLogic free?
FloLogic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basement Guardian free?
Basement Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FloLogic or Basement Guardian?
FloLogic is rated higher. FloLogic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Basement Guardian averages 2.7 from 21 ratings.
Do FloLogic or Basement Guardian have ads?
Neither FloLogic nor Basement Guardian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FloLogic or Basement Guardian?
FloLogic ships an update every 2 months, and Basement Guardian every 16 months. Most recently, FloLogic was updated on September 21, 2026 and Basement Guardian on September 9, 2026.

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