Comparison

Nastec NOW vs FE Connect

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

Head to head
About

Nastec NOW

Monitor and control Nastec devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. View operating parameters, energy consumption statistics, and alarm history. Generate reports, manage programs, and access updated documentation.

Highlights
  • Monitor device parameters
  • View energy statistics
  • Access alarm history
  • Generate reports
  • Manage device programs
  • Remote control via Wi-Fi/GSM
  • Access updated manuals
Features
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Thanks to Nastec NOW App it’s now possible to communicate with all Nastec devices Bluetooth® SMART in order to: - Monitor multiple operating parameters simultaneously on the wide, high definition, coloured screen of your smartphone or tablet. - Get statistics of energy consumption and check alarms history. - Perform reports with the possibility to insert notes, images and email them or keep them into the digital archive. - Make programs, save them in the archive, copy them to other devices and share them among multiple users. - Remotely control, via wi-fi or GSM, a Nastec device, using a smartphone nearby as a modem. - Access to updated manuals and documentation.

About

FE Connect

Enhance service for connected Franklin Electric products with this app. It offers remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and secure temporary access for expert support, streamlining installations and repairs. Get real-time logs, firmware updates, and commissioning reports from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote product monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Secure temporary access for expert support
  • Real-time logs and commissioning reports
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
  • Template creation for configuration saving
  • Intuitive setup and navigation
Features
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FE Connect enables onsite connectivity along with virtual collaboration and support, enhancing the way you service Franklin Electric products from your handheld device. Using intuitive setup features – as well as real-time logs and monitoring – FE Connect allows you to support any Franklin Electric product equipped with wireless connectivity. You can monitor and troubleshoot products, minimizing hands-on interaction with the drive or protection device. And now, FE Connect offers even more interactive support via the app’s One-to-One™ tool. This new feature allows you to easily and securely give support team members temporary access privileges via one of two modes: Handoff for real-time programming access or View Only for read-only capabilities. It’s one more way Franklin Electric is supporting professionals so you can get on to the next job faster. Discover intuitive setup and navigation for your Franklin Electric products: - Pairs quickly with compatible drives and protections - Startup is simple with in-app guidance - Access over-the-air firmware updates for effortless upgrades Quickly service more jobs: - Create and manage templates to easily save and load configurations from one installation to the next - Save connected devices and manage locations to quickly reconnect Access local monitoring & unlock full-view logs and reporting: - Get real-time product status - Conveniently collect auto-generated commissioning reports and time-stamped logs Get expert support how you need it: - With FE Connect’s One-to-One service feature, installers can give temporary access to Franklin Electric’s support team or their own internal experts for real-time, live support. - Additional in-app support tools troubleshoot potential issues and recommend corrective actions – no internet connection required - Email serves as a pre-call reporting, streamlining troubleshooting when contacting Franklin Electric Support Refer to your Franklin Electric Product Owner’s Manual for details and safety information regarding access. Connect with us! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franklinwater/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/franklin-electric/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklin.water/ Privacy Policies & Terms of Use: https://franklin-electric.com/policies/ -- Franklin Electric is a global leader in the engineering, manufacturing and distribution of products and systems focused on the movement and management of water. We offer pumps, motors, drives, and controls for use in a wide variety of agricultural, commercial, industrial, mining, municipal, and residential applications.

Screenshots

Nastec NOW3 screens
FE Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nastec NOW at every 4 weeks against FE Connect's every 2 months. On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nastec NOW ships an update every 4 weeks, FE Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nastec NOW versus FE Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNastec NOWFE Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1716.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNastec s.r.l.Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

Customer experience

Nastec NOW

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

FE Connect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nastec NOW

No in-app purchases

None

FE Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nastec NOW free?
Nastec NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FE Connect free?
FE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nastec NOW or FE Connect have ads?
Neither Nastec NOW nor FE Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nastec NOW or FE Connect?
Nastec NOW ships an update every 4 weeks, and FE Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Nastec NOW was updated on September 20, 2026 and FE Connect on July 7, 2026.

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