Yale Access vs Moen Flo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yale Access
Control and secure your home with smart lock technology. Manage access for family and guests, receive activity alerts, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your property is protected. This app is compatible with specific Yale and August smart lock models in the US and Canada.
- Smart lock control
- Home security management
- Access for family and guests
- Activity alerts
- Peace of mind
- Compatible with Yale and August locks
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Yale locks using the Yale Access app are supported exclusively in the United States and Canada. Yale Access offers you everyday convenience and trusted security for your entire home through smart security solutions and the Yale Access app. We’re here to help you protect the things that matter the most. Peace of mind is only a tap away. This app is for products available in the U.S. and Canada only. Compatible products include: Yale Assure Locks - Yale Assure Lock with Wi-Fi (YRD2x6-WF1 , YRD2x6-CBA , YRD6x6-WF1 and YRD6x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lever with Wi-Fi (YRL2x6-WF1 and YRL2x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lock 2 - All Models (YRD4x0) - Yale Assure Lock for Andersen Doors with Wi-Fi Yale Smart Cabinet Lock Yale Smart Safe Yale Smart Delivery Box August Smart Locks August Smart Keypads Emtek EMPowered Smart Lock
Moen Flo
Manage your home's water system remotely. This app connects to smart devices to monitor leaks, control faucets, manage sprinklers, and track water usage for peace of mind and conservation.
- Remote water control
- Whole-home leak protection
- Smart faucet operation
- Automated sprinkler management
- Water usage tracking
- Customizable alerts
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Protect your home from water damage, monitor usage, and control your water from anywhere — all in one app. Moen Flo apps works with the Moen Flo Shutoff to give you 24/7 whole-home leak protection. Also, compatible with the Moen Smart Water Detector, Smart Sump Pump Monitor, Smart Sprinkler Controller, and Smart Faucet. To learn more, visit moen.com/flo
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Yale Access at 4.9 against Moen Flo's 4.3. Yale Access also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 15%) and ratings volume (74K vs 22K). Moen Flo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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.
Yale Access holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Yale Access's written reviews are positive against 15% of Moen Flo's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Yale Access | Moen Flo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (74K ratings) — better | 4.3 (22K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 74K — better | 22K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 304 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | August Home, Inc. | Moen Incorporated |
Customer experience
Yale Access
Moen Flo
User reviews
Yale Access
From 74K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient keyless entry
- 🔒 Secure lock with fingerprint scanner
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Great for short-term rentals
- 👍 Responsive and reliable
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔋 No battery level indicator
- 🔒 Cannot remove self as guest on others' locks
- 👎 Unreliable auto-lock/unlock feature
- 👎 Poor customer support
Moen Flo
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent water monitoring and leak detection
- 👍 Easy to use app and setup
- 🔒 Helpful alerts and notifications
- ⚙️ Useful smart features like scheduling and remote control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🤖 Poor AI/ML performance in learning water usage patterns
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive app interface
- 🔇 Lack of integration with popular smart home platforms like HomeKit
Bugs and requests
Yale Access
Reported bugs
5 issues- App shows incorrect lock status
- Issues with adding/deleting users
- Connectivity problems between lock and app
- Firmware updates causing functionality issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/networks
Requested features
5 requests- Add battery level indicator
- Allow users to remove themselves as guests
- Improve auto-lock/unlock functionality
- Provide better integration with smart home platforms
- Enhance app UI and UX
Moen Flo
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently loses connection to devices
- Water usage data not updating or displaying correctly
- Scheduled water shutoffs not working as expected
- Sensor calibration and setup process unreliable
Requested features
4 requests- Add customizable water usage alerts and thresholds
- Implement time zone settings and data synchronization
- Improve app stability and responsiveness
- Integrate with popular smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Yale Access
No in-app purchases
Moen Flo
No in-app purchases
