CE Smart vs FlowCue Water
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CE Smart
Control your smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices, set schedules, and automate your home with voice commands. Easily share control with family members for a connected living experience.
- Remote device control
- Simultaneous multi-device management
- Voice control integration
- Automated scheduling and timers
- Device sharing with family
- Easy device setup
- Custom automations and scenes
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CE Smart, CE Smart Home, Smart Living, Wi-Fi Connected Devices, Remote Control 1. Remote Control: Turn devices on/off from anywhere in the world with the mobile app 2. Simultaneous Control: Add, Configure, Monitor and Control multiple devices with one app 3. Voice Control: Works with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant and Siri Shortcuts 4. Timer: Create schedules to automate turning lights and appliances on and off 5. Device Sharing: Easily share device control among family members 6. Easy Set-up: Quickly connect and set-up devices using the app 7. Automations and Scenes: Advanced scheduling and grouping features
FlowCue Water
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Flow – Smart Water Monitoring & Leak Protection Take control of your water usage, protect your home, and stay informed—wherever you are. Flow brings powerful, real-time water monitoring to your fingertips, combining smart metering with intelligent leak detection and remote control. Key Features: • Real-Time Monitoring View up-to-the-minute water usage and flow activity directly from your mobile device. • Daily & Hourly Insights Track and compare water consumption with intuitive charts to better understand your habits. • Leak Detection Alerts Receive instant notifications if abnormal or continuous flow is detected—especially helpful for catching slow leaks early. • Remote Valve Control Open or close your water valve remotely for total peace of mind while traveling or in emergencies. • Multi-Home Support Manage multiple properties or units from one account, ideal for property managers and families. • Smart Notifications Stay in the loop with helpful alerts and reminders that keep you informed without overwhelming you. • Quick DIY Setup Up and Running in Minutes — No Tools, No Hassle. Strap it to your water meter and go. No pipe cutting, no wiring, no scheduling, no pros required. Who It’s For: • Homeowners looking to reduce waste and avoid water damage • Families wanting more visibility into their household usage • Property managers and landlords overseeing multiple homes • Caregivers ensuring safety for elderly or vulnerable residents Secure, Private, and Built to Scale Flow uses encrypted communication and secure authentication to keep your data private. Ready to monitor, manage, and master your water usage? Download Flow today and make every drop count.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowCue Water at every 3 weeks against CE Smart's every 4 months. CE Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CE Smart ships an update every 4 months, FlowCue Water every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CE Smart | FlowCue Water |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charging Essentials | SenseQ Inc. |
Bugs and requests
CE Smart
Reported bugs
5 issues- Widgets not working after iOS updates
- Unable to change device names or locations
- Alexa integration not functioning properly
- Scheduled timers and automations not reliable
- App freezing and becoming unresponsive
Requested features
5 requests- Export energy usage data
- Improved widget functionality
- Apple Watch app support
- Backup and restore device settings
- Seamless integration with smart home ecosystems
FlowCue Water
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CE Smart
No in-app purchases
FlowCue Water
No in-app purchases









