# Mako Support vs The Backflow Assistant

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mako Support at none against The Backflow Assistant's 2. The Backflow Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Backflow Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Mako Support asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mako Support against 5.0 for The Backflow Assistant. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mako Support | The Backflow Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mako-support/id1479539966/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-backflow-assistant/id6746165015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 32 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arbiter Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179255448) | [Cloud Brew LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815522422) |

## What reviewers say

### Mako Support

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mako-support/id1479539966)

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.

**Highlights:** Read tool information, Perform calibration adjustments, Confirm calibration, Update firmware, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Backflow Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-backflow-assistant/id6746165015)

This app streamlines backflow prevention testing with digital reporting and efficient workflow management. It helps testers generate professional reports, import work orders, and maintain compliance, reducing manual entry and errors.

**Highlights:** Advanced report creation and editing, Seamless work order import via CSV, Professional report generation and export, Intuitive user-friendly design, Secure data handling and record keeping, Regular updates based on user feedback

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mako Support free?

Mako Support is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Backflow Assistant free?

The Backflow Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mako Support or The Backflow Assistant?

Mako Support and The Backflow Assistant are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Mako Support or The Backflow Assistant have ads?

Neither Mako Support nor The Backflow Assistant shows ads.

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