Comparison

KSB FlowManager vs Bender Connect

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

Head to head
About

KSB FlowManager

Features
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KSB FlowManager App 2.0. Our solution for easy operation of intelligent KSB products via Bluetooth / Bluetooth Low Energy. The new design concept of the app with optimized customer interface, allows an easy and quick entry into the product configuration. A clear tile design offers the following selection options: - Device configuration - Demo mode - product catalog - Support mode In the "Device configuration" area, the control parameters are displayed in different views. The parameter view gives access to all customer parameters of the devices. This is clearly sorted by parameter groups. A favorites list and a search function make it easier to find special parameters. Alarms and messages are displayed and can be acknowledged. If supported by the device, a commissioning wizard guides you through the initial commissioning* in simple steps. In the "Manage data sets" area, configurations can be read from the controller. The data generated by this can be saved on the smartphone and then sent and received by e-mail. Saved configurations can also be transferred to a pump control. It is also possible to update the device to the latest firmware. In "demo mode", you can become familiar with the operation and configuration of all supported devices* without any worries. Animated process variables, alarms and warnings support you. We are sure you are curious about what else KSB has to offer. Browse extensively in the "KSB Product Catalogue". Do you have any questions or problems - we will be happy to help you. You can contact us by e-mail or phone. *The KSB FlowManager App 2.0 can be used to operate the following devices: - PumpDrive 2 - PumpDrive ECO - MyFlowDrive 2 - myFlow - EtaLine Pro - PumpDrive 3 - Boatronic/Systronic - Invar - CalioPro Plus **Depending on device

About

Bender Connect

Features
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Bender Connect app From the electrical safety experts If you are responsible for the electrical safety and availability of an electrical installation, you need reliable partners. This app makes operating the new generation of Bender devices child's play. It also gives you access to the data of your electrical installation. This way, faults can be detected at an early stage and their causes can be eliminated in a cost-effective manner. This guarantees high installation and operational safety and reduces costs. Features: Reading in energised state With the Bender Connect app, you can easily read the parameters of our devices during ongoing operation. Parameter setting in deenergised state Even before installation, you can easily configure our devices with the Bender Connect app. You can set response values and the alarm threshold or assign the correct Modbus address. If you need to replace a device, you can also transfer the parameters of one device to another by means of a backup. Device documentation & backup of the devices The app offers you easy access to manuals and other device documentation. In addition, you can create PDF documentation of the set parameters. With the Bender Connect app, you can save settings and configurations of your Bender devices for documentation purposes, as well as create backups and restore them via the gateways with the COMTRAXX® software. A COMTRAXX® backup can also be transferred back to the device via the app.

Screenshots

KSB FlowManager3 screens
Bender Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KSB FlowManager at 13.0 against Bender Connect's 17.4. On price, update cadence, 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

KSB FlowManager ships an update every 6 weeks, Bender Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
KSB FlowManager versus Bender Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKSB FlowManagerBender Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKSB SE & Co. KGaABender GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

KSB FlowManager

No in-app purchases

None

Bender Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KSB FlowManager free?
KSB FlowManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bender Connect free?
Bender Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KSB FlowManager or Bender Connect have ads?
Neither KSB FlowManager nor Bender Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KSB FlowManager or Bender Connect?
KSB FlowManager ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bender Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, KSB FlowManager was updated on October 5, 2026 and Bender Connect on September 30, 2026.

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