Comparison

KSB FlowManager vs SCHELL

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

SCHELL

Features
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Eine App für alles: Sekundenschnelle Inbetriebnahme und Dokumentation von elektronischen SCHELL Armaturen der neuen Generation E² sowie Zugriff auf alle SMART.SWS Liegenschaften. Die elektronischen SCHELL Armaturen der neuen Generation E² sind serienmäßig mit Bluetooth® ausgestattet. Die direkte Funkverbindung zwischen Smartphone/Tablet und der SCHELL Armatur ermöglicht einen direkten Datenaustausch. So lassen sich alle Armaturen, die sich in Bluetooth®-Reichweite befinden, sekundenschnell parametrieren, Daten komfortabel dokumentieren und das Gebäudemanagement rundum erleichtern. E² Vorteile: - Sekundenschnelle Einrichtung von Armaturengruppen oder einzelner Armaturen per intuitiver App - Besonders schnelle Parametrierung über drei vorkonfigurierte Betriebsmodi - Individuell auf die örtlichen Gegebenheiten angepasste Einstellungen per Expertenmodus - Modernes Gebäudemanagement: Überblick über Sanitärräume und Armaturen in Gebäuden sowie grafische Auswertung von Stagnationsspülungen, Wasserverbräuchen und Nutzungen - Lokale Unterstützung beim Erhalt der Trinkwasserhygiene und des bestimmungsgemäßen Betriebs - Flexible Spülprogramme: Stagnationsspülung im Intervall, nach Terminserie oder als smarte, bedarfsgerechte Spülung unter Berücksichtigung der täglichen Nutzungen - Erleichtert den Nachweis der Erfüllung gesetzlicher Anforderungen durch komfortable Dokumentation von Auslösungen und Wasserverbräuchen (errechnet) - Übersichtliche, umfangreiche Datenauswertung per App Das nutzerfreundliche Design der App sorgt für hohen Bedienkomfort.

Screenshots

KSB FlowManager3 screens
SCHELL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SCHELL at every 2 weeks against KSB FlowManager's every 6 weeks. KSB FlowManager's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, 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, SCHELL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
KSB FlowManager versus SCHELL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKSB FlowManagerSCHELL
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKSB SE & Co. KGaASCHELL Armaturentechnologe GmbH & Co KG

In-app purchases

None

KSB FlowManager

No in-app purchases

None

SCHELL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KSB FlowManager free?
KSB FlowManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCHELL free?
SCHELL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KSB FlowManager or SCHELL have ads?
Neither KSB FlowManager nor SCHELL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KSB FlowManager or SCHELL?
KSB FlowManager ships an update every 6 weeks, and SCHELL every 2 weeks. Most recently, KSB FlowManager was updated on October 5, 2026 and SCHELL on September 18, 2026.

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