Comparison

EasyStart vs Blu Onyx WATERSTOP

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

Head to head
About

EasyStart

This free application allows users to monitor, troubleshoot, and upgrade their Micro-Air EasyStart soft starter via Bluetooth LE. It's designed to help manage air conditioning units on limited power sources like generators or inverters.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth LE connection
  • Monitoring capabilities
  • Troubleshooting assistance
  • Firmware updates
  • Test data upload
Features
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Monitoring, troubleshooting, relearning, and upgrading your Micro-Air EasyStart can now be accomplished via a Bluetooth LE connection and this simple and free application. EasyStart is the very popular soft starter for air conditioning applications, manufactured in the USA by Micro-Air, Inc. EasyStart is world famous since it allows you to start and run your air conditioner on a limited power source like a generator or inverter, when it otherwise would not have been possible. Thousands have been sold into the marine, RV, and home/commercial markets. The newest versions of EasyStart that have Bluetooth LE capability utilize this application for easy troubleshooting, uploading of detailed test data to Micro-Air with a single button tap, and downloading of new firmware versions, if available. Visit www.microair.net to find out more about the Micro-Air EasyStart and to order yours today.

About

Blu Onyx WATERSTOP

Monitor and control your RV's water system remotely. Receive instant alerts for leaks and manage water valves from your phone, preventing costly damage and providing peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote water valve control
  • Leak detection alerts
  • Device registration and management
  • Real-time sensor monitoring
  • Water usage insights
  • Account security settings
Features
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BLU ONYX helps protect your recreational vehicle by connecting your phone to your WATERSTOP device for smart water control, leak detection, and rapid response. Whether you are in your RV or away, BLU ONYX gives you the tools to monitor your water system, receive alerts, and act quickly when issues appear. With BLU ONYX, you can: - Add and register purchased WATERSTOP devices to your account - Pair devices over Bluetooth during setup - Connect devices to your Wi-Fi network - View all connected devices in one place - Remove or reassign devices when needed - Open or close water valves directly from the app - Monitor connected sensors and device status - Receive and review alarm and leak events - Access logs and water-use insights - Manage your account details and security settings Built for reliability and simple control, BLU ONYX is designed to reduce stress and help prevent costly water damage by putting critical water controls in your hands. Use BLU ONYX to stay informed, respond faster, and keep your RV water system safer every day.

Screenshots

EasyStart4 screens
Blu Onyx WATERSTOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blu Onyx WATERSTOP at every 2 weeks against EasyStart's every 10 months. EasyStart's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 3). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for EasyStart against 3.7 for Blu Onyx WATERSTOP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EasyStart has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyStart ships an update every 10 months, Blu Onyx WATERSTOP every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EasyStart versus Blu Onyx WATERSTOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyStartBlu Onyx WATERSTOP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (46 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCseaTec LLCBlu Onyx LLC

Customer experience

EasyStart

All ratings46 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral23.9%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral38.1%
Negative28.6%

Blu Onyx WATERSTOP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

EasyStart

No in-app purchases

None

Blu Onyx WATERSTOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EasyStart free?
EasyStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blu Onyx WATERSTOP free?
Blu Onyx WATERSTOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EasyStart or Blu Onyx WATERSTOP?
Blu Onyx WATERSTOP is rated higher. EasyStart averages 3.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Blu Onyx WATERSTOP averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do EasyStart or Blu Onyx WATERSTOP have ads?
Neither EasyStart nor Blu Onyx WATERSTOP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyStart or Blu Onyx WATERSTOP?
EasyStart ships an update every 10 months, and Blu Onyx WATERSTOP every 2 weeks. Most recently, EasyStart was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blu Onyx WATERSTOP on October 24, 2026.

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