Comparison

Pre vs EcosConnect

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

Head to head
About

Pre

This app guides users through pre-alignment tasks using a connected Bluetooth probe. It allows measurement and recording of run-out, bearing clearance, and soft foot, with the ability to generate instant PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Icon-based adaptive user interface
  • Measure and record Run-Out
  • Measure and record Bearing Clearance
  • Measure and record True SoftCheck
  • Generate instant PDF reports
Features
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This is a companion app for performing pre-alignment tasks, using the RT-300/AT-10. The app guides the user through the complete pre-alignment process when using the Bluetooth® connected ACOEM Run-Out Probe. This offers a complete pre-alignment package, including the possibility to measure and record Run-Out, Bearing Clearance, and True SoftCheck. The PDF Report function provides a fast on-site reporting capability by converting saved measurement reports into PDF files. ---- Note: This app works with the ACOEM Run-Out Probe ---- Key Features: - Connected using Bluetooth® - GuideU: Our patented icon-based and color-coded adaptive user interface - Measure and record Run-Out, Bearing Clearance and True SoftCheck. - True SoftCheck - soft foot measurements directly on the feet of the machine. - Create an instant PDF-report Visit the website www.acoem.com for more information on alignment in general, the ACOEM tools and support of the app.

About

EcosConnect

This field service software streamlines backflow prevention tasks, including routing service calls and inputting test results. It allows for offline work with automatic syncing and improves data management and reporting for water suppliers and testers.

Highlights
  • Route service calls efficiently
  • Simplify backflow test result input
  • Attach photos to reports
  • Offline work with automatic sync
  • Streamline data management and reporting
  • Improve communication and record keeping
Features
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EcosConnect iphone app is the most featured field service software application available for the backflow prevention industry. Efficiently routes your service calls and simplifies input of backflow test results. Easily attach photos to your reports directly from your mobile device or from your gallery/library. Allows continued work even when an internet connection is dropped, and will automatically sync when your web connection is re-established. EcosConnect provides process and cost efficiencies to water suppliers and backflow testers by streamlining the data input, management and reporting related to backflow testing and cross connection control management. We have provided our service under the simple premise that “just because it is required by law, that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult or expensive.” Vastly improves communication and record keeping for those involved with cross-connection and backflow prevention.

Screenshots

Pre4 screens
EcosConnect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pre at 5.0 against EcosConnect's 4.3. Pre also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). EcosConnect's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pre holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pre ships an update every 7 months, EcosConnect every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pre versus EcosConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreEcosConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperACOEM GroupEcosconnect LLC

Customer experience

Pre

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EcosConnect

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pre

No in-app purchases

None

EcosConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pre free?
Pre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EcosConnect free?
EcosConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pre or EcosConnect?
Pre is rated higher. Pre averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EcosConnect averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Pre or EcosConnect have ads?
Neither Pre nor EcosConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pre or EcosConnect?
Pre ships an update every 7 months, and EcosConnect every 13 months. Most recently, Pre was updated on September 28, 2026 and EcosConnect on October 6, 2026.

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