Moen Flo vs Forest Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Forest Connect
Control your smart curtains and other connected devices remotely. Set up custom routines and scenes for automated operation, and easily share access with family members. Integrates with lighting and alarm systems for a comprehensive smart home experience.
- Remote curtain control
- Multiple device management
- Customizable routines and scenes
- Family sharing for control
- Integration with other smart devices
- Easy setup and connection
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Experience luxury and get the most out of your Forest Shuttle system by controlling your curtains with the Forest Connect App. Open or close your curtains remotely (even when you are at work or on vacation) and discover very useful features of the Forest Connect App. Use the Forest Connect App to set up and operate your Forest Shuttle and set up your favorite routines. With Forest Connect App you launch your drapery into the world of the Internet Of Things, in which you can control your curtains by using your mobile device. Key features: • Control your Forest Shuttle from anywhere • Add and control multiple Forest Shuttle Systems with one App • Multiple routines or scenes can be set. Program your curtains so that they close when it gets dark outside that they open when it becomes light outside. • Invite family members with one tap to enable shared control • Simply add and connect other smart devices within the App and control them via routines or scenes. For example: lighting and alarm systems. • Easily and quickly connect Forest Connect App to a Forest Shuttle System Requirements: • The Forest Connect App can only be used with a Forest Shuttle (S, M, L) in combination with the WiFi function.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Forest Connect at 5.0 against Moen Flo's 4.4. Forest Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Moen Flo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Forest Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moen Flo has 26K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Moen Flo ships an update fortnightly, Forest Connect every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moen Flo | Forest Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (26K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Moen Incorporated | Forest Group (Nederland) B.V. |
Customer experience
Moen Flo
Forest Connect
Bugs and requests
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
Forest Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Moen Flo
No in-app purchases
Forest Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Moen Flo free?
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