Comparison

Phyn vs Solex Smart Guard

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

Solex Smart Guard

Features
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The Solex Smart Guard protects your home from water damage while helping you conserve water. With the app, you can monitor and control your water usage anytime, anywhere. Key Features: Instantly alerts you to pipe breaks, leaks, or unusual water activity Allows you to shut off water remotely with a single tap Tracks your water consumption history Monitors home temperature and humidity levels Warns you of potential frost risks

Screenshots

Phyn4 screens
Solex Smart Guard3 screens

Verdict

The call

Phyn and Solex Smart Guard are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Phyn versus Solex Smart Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhynSolex Smart Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPHYN LLCXiamen Solex High-Tech Industries Co.,Ltd

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

Solex Smart Guard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phyn

No in-app purchases

None

Solex Smart Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phyn free?
Phyn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solex Smart Guard free?
Solex Smart Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phyn or Solex Smart Guard have ads?
Neither Phyn nor Solex Smart Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phyn or Solex Smart Guard?
Phyn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solex Smart Guard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phyn was updated on October 29, 2026 and Solex Smart Guard on October 24, 2026.

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