Basement Watchdog CONNECT® vs Proteus Sensor Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basement Watchdog CONNECT®
This app allows you to remotely monitor your backup sump pump system and receive instant alerts for potential issues. It provides product information and customer support, ensuring your basement stays protected from flooding.
- Monitor backup sump pump status
- Receive push notifications
- Edit alert settings
- Access product information
- Customer support options
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Welcome to the Basement Watchdog CONNECT® mobile app. We have been protecting basements from flooding for decades! Use this app to monitor, see the status, and receive alert notifications from your Basement Watchdog CONNECT® product. This app also offers product information and product support including FAQs and other options. Features: • Monitor status of your backup sump pump system • Receive push notifications of potential problems • Edit alert settings of WiFi modules • Research product information • Customer support (online, phone, or email) In order to monitor the status of your backup sump pump, you will need to have a Basement Watchdog CONNECT® system and a Basement Watchdog CONNECT® WiFi Module linked to a Wi-Fi network. This will allow for remote monitoring of battery, power and pump activity. If a potential problem arises, the status page will display a red warning and explain the specific problem. In addition to the status page, you will be notified via email, text message, or push notification. All three notification methods can be disabled or enabled through the app. List of Compatible Pump Systems: • Basement Watchdog Special Plus CONNECT (BWSP) • Basement Watchdog Big Dog Plus CONNECT (BWD12-120) • Basement Watchdog Big Combo CONNECT (BW4000)
Proteus Sensor Cloud
This utility app connects to and manages Proteus sensors. It allows users to monitor and control their sensor data. Designed for seamless integration with Proteus hardware.
- Connect to Proteus sensors
- Monitor sensor data
- Control sensor functions
- Seamless hardware integration
- Data management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Proteus Sensor Cloud at 5.0 against Basement Watchdog CONNECT®'s 2.1. Proteus Sensor Cloud also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). Basement Watchdog CONNECT®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Proteus Sensor Cloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basement Watchdog CONNECT® has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Basement Watchdog CONNECT® ships an update every 15 months, Proteus Sensor Cloud every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basement Watchdog CONNECT® | Proteus Sensor Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (37 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glentronics, INC | Avarachan Cherian |
In-app purchases
Basement Watchdog CONNECT®
No in-app purchases
Proteus Sensor Cloud
No in-app purchases
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