Comparison

Moen Flo vs PowerPlate Update

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

PowerPlate Update

Features
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The APP downloads the LCD screen program upgrade file of the PowerPlate product from the server, connects to the PowerPlate product and sends it to the storage space of the PowerPlate product. The PowerPlate product will automatically upgrade and update when it is restarted.

Screenshots

Moen Flo4 screens
PowerPlate Update1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Moen Flo at fortnightly against PowerPlate Update's every 5 months. PowerPlate Update's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moen Flo ships an update fortnightly, PowerPlate Update every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Moen Flo versus PowerPlate Update: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoen FloPowerPlate Update
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings25K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoen IncorporatedWing Hung Chak

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

PowerPlate Update

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Moen Flo

No in-app purchases

None

PowerPlate Update

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moen Flo free?
Moen Flo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PowerPlate Update free?
PowerPlate Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moen Flo or PowerPlate Update have ads?
Neither Moen Flo nor PowerPlate Update shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moen Flo or PowerPlate Update?
Moen Flo ships an update fortnightly, and PowerPlate Update every 5 months. Most recently, Moen Flo was updated on October 26, 2026 and PowerPlate Update on October 16, 2026.

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