# myHarvey vs MCBS Contacts

The clearest difference is rating: MCBS Contacts at 5.0 against myHarvey's 1.0. MCBS Contacts also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MCBS Contacts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myHarvey | MCBS Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myharvey/id1551338436/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcbs-contacts/id6447315864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harvey Water Softeners Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544291791) | [Arkroot LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516773671) |

## What reviewers say

### myHarvey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myharvey/id1551338436)

Monitor your connected water softener in real-time, receive notifications for salt levels, and easily reorder salt directly through the app. Enjoy smart, reliable, and eco-friendly water softening solutions for your home.

**Highlights:** Real-time salt level monitoring, Salt level notifications, In-app salt reordering, Smart home integration, Eco-friendly design information

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as it should
- 👍 Great app, nicely done and quick to install
- 👍 Engineer was amazingly thorough and on time
- 👍 App is a useful addition, works well
- 👍 Simple and easy, sends salt reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not do the one job it should
- 🐛 Inaccurately shows salt status, fails notifications
- 🐛 Poor app, fails to connect
- 🐛 Useless, does not work
- 🐛 Only connects to basic WiFi, password issues

**Reported bugs**

- Salt tablet statuses inaccurate, fails to send timely notifications
- App stopped working since Dec 2025, no refresh or notifications
- App connection issues, does not link with iLid
- App does not work, cannot connect to iLid
- Connection to smart lid doesn't work, no troubleshooting

**Requested features**

- Add history of salt consumption
- Add feature to track salt level weekly
- Port to Home Assistant for integration
- Local level integration for Home Assistant
- Add Apple Pay at checkout


### MCBS Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcbs-contacts/id6447315864)

This app facilitates easy communication within the MCBS community by providing an updated directory of member contact details. It allows users to view and edit their own information, with offline access for contact details. Images are included for identification.

**Highlights:** MCBS community contact directory, Offline access to contact details, Edit personal contact information, Search functionality, Member profile pictures, Contact details by Province and State

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myHarvey free?

myHarvey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MCBS Contacts free?

MCBS Contacts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myHarvey or MCBS Contacts?

MCBS Contacts is rated higher. myHarvey averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MCBS Contacts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myHarvey or MCBS Contacts have ads?

Neither myHarvey nor MCBS Contacts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myHarvey or MCBS Contacts?

myHarvey ships an update every 2 months, and MCBS Contacts every 2 months. Most recently, myHarvey was updated on October 24, 2026 and MCBS Contacts on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*