Pre vs EcosConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Pre | EcosConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACOEM Group | Ecosconnect LLC |
Customer experience
Pre
EcosConnect
In-app purchases
Pre
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









