KSB FlowManager vs SCHELL
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
SCHELL
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, SCHELL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KSB FlowManager | SCHELL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 260 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KSB SE & Co. KGaA | SCHELL Armaturentechnologe GmbH & Co KG |
In-app purchases
KSB FlowManager
No in-app purchases
SCHELL
No in-app purchases









