Basement Guardian vs Proteus Sensor Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basement Guardian
Monitor your smart sump pump's water level and access pump-specific metrics remotely. Receive alerts to proactively address potential issues and ensure your basement stays dry. Trust decades of pump technology for reliable home protection.
- Remote sump pump monitoring
- Water level tracking
- Pump-specific metrics
- Proactive issue alerts
- Smart sump pump control
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Introducing the second-generation mobile app from Basement Guardian®. It now powers the Basement Guardian(TM) and HALO(TM) smart sump pumps. Access all of the features and functionality of your smart sump pump here. Connect to your HALO pump to receive alerts so you can replace the pump before there is a problem. You hold the power to MONITOR the sump pit water level and access pump-specific metrics in the palm of your hand. With over 60 years in the business, you can TRUST the Wayne pump technology.
Proteus Sensor Cloud
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All New App for Proteus Sensor Cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Basement Guardian at none against Proteus Sensor Cloud's shown. Proteus Sensor Cloud's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Basement Guardian ships an update every 16 months, Proteus Sensor Cloud every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basement Guardian | Proteus Sensor Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WAYNE/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY | Avarachan Cherian |
In-app purchases
Basement Guardian
No in-app purchases
Proteus Sensor Cloud
No in-app purchases
Questions
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