Comparison

Phyn vs Ting

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time leak alerts
  • Plumbing diagnostic checks
  • Water usage tracking
  • Pre-freeze warnings
  • Smart home integration
  • Remote water shutoff (Phyn Plus)
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Phyn4 screens
Ting4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Phyn versus Ting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhynTing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.7K ratings)4.8 (109K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews72.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K109K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPHYN LLCWhisker Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

Phyn

All ratings2,660 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral12.0%
Negative35.9%

Ting

All ratings108,866 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews772 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative21.4%

User reviews

Phyn

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Phyn

No in-app purchases

None

Ting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phyn free?
Phyn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ting free?
Ting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phyn or Ting?
Ting is rated higher. Phyn averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Ting averages 4.8 from 109K ratings.
Do Phyn or Ting have ads?
Neither Phyn nor Ting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phyn or Ting?
Phyn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ting every 2 months. Most recently, Phyn was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ting on September 24, 2026.

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