Comparison

BenchSentry vs Rinnai Central

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

Head to head
About

BenchSentry

Secure your deliveries and prevent package theft with this smart bench system. Manage tracking codes, create custom entry codes for guests, and receive real-time notifications about all bench activity. Compatible with all major carriers and home delivery services.

Highlights
  • Package theft prevention
  • Manage tracking codes
  • Custom entry codes for guests
  • Real-time activity notifications
  • Supports all carriers
  • Home delivery service integration
Features
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Never worry about another package being stolen!! Protect your front porch by securing all deliveries in your BenchSentry.Manage all Tracking Codes for your upcoming deliveries from your mobile app. Create custom Entry Codes for friends and family so they, too, can access the Bench. Tracking and Entry Codes are synced to the Bench from your mobile app. Delivery drivers will be prompted to enter a portion of the Tracking Code to access your Bench. You will be notified of all Bench activities, deliveries, access using an Entry Code and any failed attempts to access your Bench. The Bench can be used by ALL carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, OnTrac, etc.) and home delivery services (meal delivery, grocery delivery, dry cleaning, neighborhood swap, etc).

About

Rinnai Central

This app connects Rinnai tankless water heater owners to their devices for temperature control and scheduling. Professional installers can use it to register appliances, perform service, access documentation, and order parts.

Highlights
  • Adjust water temperature
  • Schedule hot water
  • Activate recirculation
  • Register appliances
  • Perform remote service
  • Access documentation
  • Order replacement parts
Features
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Rinnai Central helps professionals support customers and gives homeowners convenient control of compatible Rinnai water heating systems from anywhere. For Rinnai PROs and installers, Rinnai Central makes it easier to register products, set up compatible customer devices, access service tools, and stay connected to Rinnai resources. For Rinnai tankless water heater owners, Rinnai Central provides convenient access to temperature control, recirculation settings, scheduling, system status, and maintenance alerts when supported by the connected product. PROFESSIONALS Use Rinnai Central to: ∙ Set parameters and perform service on compatible Rinnai tankless water heaters and boilers. ∙ Register eligible Rinnai products after installation. ∙ Set up and configure compatible customer Wi-Fi modules. ∙ Access product documentation, troubleshooting tools, training, rebates, news, and service resources. ∙ Find the right Rinnai product for your customer's needs. ∙ Access the Rinnai parts webstore. ∙ Manage your professional account and company relationship. ∙ Participate in eligible Rinnai PRO Tech programs when available. HOMEOWNERS Use Rinnai Central to: ∙ Adjust compatible water heating system temperature settings. ∙ Activate recirculation when supported by the product. ∙ Create daily schedules so hot water is ready when needed. ∙ Set vacation mode to help save energy when hot water is not needed. ∙ View real-time system status and maintenance alerts. ∙ Find experienced Rinnai PROs and installers near you. COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS Rinnai Central supports select Rinnai residential and commercial tankless water heaters and compatible accessories. Some features require a supported Rinnai Wi-Fi module or compatible connected product. Product availability, supported features, and access permissions may vary by model. - BLE setup is not available on all Rinnai products. Some products may require the RWM200 Wi-Fi Module accessory, sold separately. - For safety and product support reasons, some device setup and service permissions may be restricted to Rinnai professionals. Read our Data Use and Privacy Policy, Terms, and other important information in the legal section of our App Store description or at the web addresses below. TERMS OF SERVICE https://www.rinnai.us/terms-of-use PRIVACY POLICY https://www.rinnai.us/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BenchSentry4 screens
Rinnai Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BenchSentry at 2.8 against Rinnai Central's 1.6. BenchSentry also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.4.1). Rinnai Central's advantage is ratings volume (403 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

BenchSentry holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rinnai Central has 403 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of BenchSentry's written reviews are positive against 9% of Rinnai Central's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BenchSentry ships an update every 5 weeks, Rinnai Central monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BenchSentry versus Rinnai Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBenchSentryRinnai Central
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (10 ratings) — better1.6 (403 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better9.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10403 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.4.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOverhead Door CorporationRinnai America Corp

Customer experience

BenchSentry

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Rinnai Central

All ratings341 ratings
Positive12.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative83.9%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive9.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative86.5%

Bugs and requests

BenchSentry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rinnai Central

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Control failed is still happening in latest version
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add device through Bluetooth missing
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

BenchSentry

No in-app purchases

None

Rinnai Central

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BenchSentry free?
BenchSentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rinnai Central free?
Rinnai Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BenchSentry or Rinnai Central?
BenchSentry is rated higher. BenchSentry averages 2.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Rinnai Central averages 1.6 from 403 ratings.
Do BenchSentry or Rinnai Central have ads?
Neither BenchSentry nor Rinnai Central shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BenchSentry or Rinnai Central?
BenchSentry ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rinnai Central monthly. Most recently, BenchSentry was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rinnai Central on November 7, 2026.

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