KSB FlowManager vs Bender Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KSB FlowManager
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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
Bender Connect
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | KSB FlowManager | Bender Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 260 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KSB SE & Co. KGaA | Bender GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
KSB FlowManager
No in-app purchases
Bender Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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