Phyn vs Ting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phyn
Monitor your home's water usage, detect leaks with instant alerts, and run diagnostic checks to prevent costly damage. Get proactive warnings for freezing pipes and integrate with smart home devices for voice control.
- Real-time leak alerts
- Plumbing diagnostic checks
- Water usage tracking
- Pre-freeze warnings
- Smart home integration
- Remote water shutoff (Phyn Plus)
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Phyn lets you speak the language of water. From the free Phyn app you can understand how much water your family uses and where they are using it the most. Get alerted the minute a leak issue occurs and run diagnostic "Plumbing Checks" to proactively catch tiny leaks before they become big problems. PHYN SMART WATER ASSISTANT Leak alerts: SMS and push notifications alert you at the first sign of a possible issue. Take action by connecting to a HomeAdvisor plumber in minutes through the app. Plumbing Checks: Turn off your water at the main and run Phyn’s Plumbing Check feature. In minutes Phyn will detect pinhole leaks and poor seals in your water system. Water Use Plus: Track and view your water use daily and monthly to get ahead of your water costs, and see how your home compares to others. Over time, Phyn learns your system and communicates your water usage down to each fixture. See every water event in your home so you can teach Phyn about your water use. Pre-Freeze Warnings: Phyn’s patented pressure sensing sees the ice crystals forming in your pipes before they have a chance to freeze and burst, giving you precious time to take action and avoid damage. Smart Home Integrated: Use voice commands to learn about your water use. Phyn works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And with IFTTT you can have Phyn trigger actions with other smart home devices. Manage multiple properties Monitor water use and receive leak alerts for up to 6 properties from one account in the Phyn app. PHYN PLUS SMART WATER ASSISTANT + SHUTOFF Auto and Remote Water Shutoff: After Phyn learns about your home’s water use, it can turn your water off automatically to prevent damage from leaks. You also have the choice to turn your water off yourself via the app, from anywhere. Leak alerts: Phyn constantly monitors your home for leaks and potentially harmful changes in pressure and temperature. As soon as an issue is detected, Phyn sends you SMS and push notifications to tell you what is happening and gives you the power to turn your water off to mitigate water damage. Water Use: Stay ahead of your water bill. Graph views of your monthly, daily and even hourly water use. Water Use Plus: Track and view your water use daily and monthly and see how your home compares to others. Phyn learns about your plumbing system and communicates your water usage to each fixture type (showers, sinks, toilets, etc…). See every water event in your home so you can teach Phyn about your water use. Plumbing Checks: Phyn automatically runs daily diagnostic checks to give you and your plumber insights into your plumbing so that you can ensure that your system is watertight. Smart Home Integrated: Use voice commands to learn about your water use and control your shutoff valve. Phyn works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And with IFTTT you can have Phyn trigger actions with other smart home devices. Manage multiple properties: Monitor water use and receive leak alerts for up to 6 properties from one account in the Phyn app.
Ting
This app offers two primary functions for home electrical safety. It can prevent electrical fires by detecting hazards with a smart sensor and coordinating repairs, or it can provide real-time power outage alerts and an interactive map for your neighborhood.
- Electrical fire prevention
- Smart sensor for micro-arcs
- Licensed electrician coordination
- Up to $1,000 in covered repairs
- Real-time power outage alerts
- Interactive power outage map
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Welcome to peace of mind, powered by Ting — one app with two ways to help protect your family and home from electrical problems. Pair with the sensor and service for proven electrical fire prevention, or use the free app for real-time power outage alerts. Ting helps stop electrical fires before they start through a smart sensor that detects tiny sparks and micro-arcs in wiring, outlets, devices, appliances, or even from the power coming into your home. If a fire hazard is detected, Ting coordinates a licensed electrician to fix it, with up to $1,000 in covered repair costs. Already trusted by over 1 million homes, Ting is proven to prevent 4 out of 5 electrical fires bringing safety and peace of mind to families everywhere. Ting also keeps you prepared and informed with real-time power outage alerts and an interactive power outage map for your neighborhood — a free benefit available to everyone, with or without the sensor. Download now to check power outages in your area. When you need to know about your electricity, you need Ting.
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Verdict
Phyn and Ting both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Ting's written reviews are positive against 52% of Phyn's. Ting also leads on ratings volume (109K vs 2.7K). Phyn's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Phyn against 4.8 for Ting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ting has 109K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Phyn's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ting's.
Phyn ships an update every 3 weeks, Ting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phyn | Ting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.7K ratings) | 4.8 (109K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | 72.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | 109K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PHYN LLC | Whisker Labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
Phyn
Ting
User reviews
Phyn
From 2.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent water leak detection
- 📊 Detailed water usage monitoring
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind and home protection
- 💰 Saves money on insurance and repairs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔍 Poor water fixture identification
- 🕰️ Frequent app crashes and login issues
- 🤖 Overly aggressive automatic water shutoff
Ting
From 109K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent monitoring and notification system
- 🔒 Detects potential fire hazards and electrical issues
- 👍 Easy installation and setup
- 👍 Provides peace of mind and home safety
- 👍 Helpful customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues with certain routers
- 🐛 Inaccurate voltage readings reported in some cases
- 🔋 Requires dedicated outlet, limiting placement options
- 👎 Limited historical data and analytics in the app
Bugs and requests
Phyn
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes on splash screen
- Inability to clear old notifications
- Inconsistent water flow/pressure readings
- Automatic water shutoff issues
Requested features
4 requests- Export water usage data
- Customizable water usage alerts
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved pressure/temperature monitoring
Ting
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with certain router models
- Delayed or missing notifications in some instances
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to switch WiFi networks without resetting the device
- More detailed electrical usage and appliance monitoring
- Integration with smart home systems and devices
In-app purchases
Phyn
No in-app purchases
Ting
No in-app purchases









