WaterCop SmartConnect vs Alta Networks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WaterCop SmartConnect
Monitor and control your WaterCop Automatic Water Shut-Off System remotely. Receive instant alerts via SMS, email, or push notifications for system activity, closures, and power outages. Requires an internet connection for seamless home water control.
- Remote mobile access and control
- SMS, email, and push notifications
- Real-time protection against leaks
- Supports WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
- System alerts for closures and power outages
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This app allows users to enjoy remote mobile access and control with their WaterCop Automatic Water Shut-Off Systems. Receive mobile alerts from the system via SMS text, email and push notifications of activity and events such as automatic closure and system power outages. All you need is an internet connection. The new WaterCop SmartConnect module offers both WiFi and Ethernet wired connectivity and will be available in September 2018. WaterCop SmartConnect is a simple yet effective tool for staying connected with your home water control. WaterCop is a leader in home water leak prevention and automatic shut-off. If you wish to be notified when the WaterCop SmartConnect internet module becomes available please visit www.watercop.com or call 800-545-3636 to be placed on our pre-order list. The WaterCop system features: Real time protection against plumbing supply leaks of all shapes and sizes throughout all the most common leak prone areas of a residential or commercial real estate. Systems can be equipped with an array of wired and wireless leak, temperature, and other indicating sensors. Waterproof commercial strength valves and actuators for heavy duty performance and long life cycle. System configurations for all types and sizes of property: from small apartments to enormous estate compounds, including multi-family residential and urban commercial high rises. In most cases we can configure a comprehensive WaterCop system solution to meet your specific needs. Industrial duty lead-free brass ball valves for long reliable service life. Systems available for the following water pipe sizes: ½”, ¾” 1”, 1 ¼”, 1 ½”, 2”, 3”, & 4” Multiple wired and wireless interface connections allow our systems to connect and communicate with and home and building security and other automation systems. 5 Year warranty on the ball valve and 2 year warranty on all electronic components. For more information about purchasing a WaterCop system please visit www.watercop.com or call 800-545-3636 8am-5pm CST.
Alta Networks
Manage and monitor your wireless networks from anywhere using your mobile device. Easily deploy secure networks, view device telemetry, and control content restrictions. Schedule network downtime with a built-in scheduler.
- Deploy secure wireless networks
- Monitor real-time telemetry
- Manage content restrictions
- Schedule network downtime
- Cross-site network management
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Deploy, monitor and manage your network across multiple sites from the convenience of your mobile device. -Easily create, manage and deploy secure wireless networks -View real-time and historical telemetry with a visual timeline of each connected device. -Manage content restrictions for WiFi devices -Set and manage network downtime via a built-in scheduler The management interface is easily accessible via mobile app or web browser. Sign up for an Alta Labs account using just your name, email, and password or use Google Authentication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alta Networks at 82% against WaterCop SmartConnect's 33%. Alta Networks also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). WaterCop SmartConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Alta Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of WaterCop SmartConnect's written reviews are positive against 82% of Alta Networks's.
WaterCop SmartConnect ships an update every 5 weeks, Alta Networks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WaterCop SmartConnect | Alta Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (10 ratings) | 4.5 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DynaQuip Controls Corporation | Soundvision Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
WaterCop SmartConnect
Alta Networks
In-app purchases
WaterCop SmartConnect
No in-app purchases
Alta Networks
No in-app purchases
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