Mako Support vs Barrel Monkey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mako Support
This application serves as an interface for certified calibrators of a specific backflow assembly test kit. It allows users to read tool information, perform calibration adjustments, and update firmware on compatible devices. Bluetooth connectivity is required for interaction.
- Read tool information
- Perform calibration adjustments
- Confirm calibration
- Update firmware
- Bluetooth connectivity
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The support application for CERTIFIED CALIBRATORS of the MAKO backflow assembly test kit, by Arbiter. (Not intended for MAKO users) Designed for service centers and calibration labs, this app provides an interface for: 1.) Reading tool information 2.) Performing calibration adjustments and confirming calibration 3.) Updating the firmware on all Mako Models Enable Bluetooth on your mobile phone to interface with MAKO.
Barrel Monkey
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The official app for the Barrel Monkey Topper: Use this app to adjust settings, display diagnostic data, and view the user manual. Works with the Barrel Monkey Topper available at barrel-monkey.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barrel Monkey at every 3 months against Mako Support's every 12 months. Barrel Monkey also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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.
Mako Support ships an update every 12 months, Barrel Monkey every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mako Support | Barrel Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Arbiter Incorporated | Barrel Monkey LLC |
In-app purchases
Mako Support
No in-app purchases
Barrel Monkey
No in-app purchases
