EZsalt vs My Crusader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZsalt
This app monitors your water softener salt levels in real-time, sending customizable alerts when salt is low. It helps prevent hard water issues and allows for direct salt delivery orders.
- Real-time salt level monitoring
- Customizable low salt alerts
- Order salt delivery
- Home protection from hard water
- Water softener management
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The companion to the EZsalt Sensor. Customize low salt alerts, see exact salt levels in real time, and even order salt delivery right from the app. The EZsalt Sensor is here to make water softener salt, "EZ".
My Crusader
Monitor and manage your SHIELD water system performance directly from your phone. Track water usage, check system status, and receive maintenance alerts for optimal operation. Connects securely via Bluetooth for easy access to live data and guided setup.
- Guided setup and configuration
- Live system readings
- Water usage tracking
- Maintenance indicators
- Diagnostic tools
- Secure Bluetooth access
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My Crusader puts SHIELD system performance in the palm of your hand. Built for both homeowners and service professionals, the app makes it easy to set up equipment, check live operating data, and stay ahead of routine maintenance using a secure Bluetooth connection. With My Crusader, you can connect directly to a SHIELD system on-site to view important details like flow rate, cartridge condition, remaining capacity, and overall system status. Whether you are confirming a new installation or checking an existing unit, the app helps you get the information you need quickly and clearly. For homeowners, My Crusader offers a simple way to keep tabs on water usage and know when service may be needed. For technicians, it provides a faster path to commissioning, troubleshooting, and validating performance in the field. Key features include: • Guided setup and configuration for SHIELD systems • Live system readings and status visibility • Water usage tracking across supported installations • Maintenance indicators and cartridge replacement awareness • Diagnostic tools for quicker service and support • Secure local Bluetooth access with no Wi-Fi required Whether you are maintaining water quality at home or supporting customers in the field, My Crusader helps you stay informed, respond quickly, and keep SHIELD systems operating reliably.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My Crusader at 5.0 against EZsalt's 4.5. My Crusader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). EZsalt's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
My Crusader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of EZsalt's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Crusader's.
EZsalt ships an update fortnightly, My Crusader every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZsalt | My Crusader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EZsalt | Crusader Water |
Customer experience
EZsalt
My Crusader
In-app purchases
EZsalt
No in-app purchases
My Crusader
No in-app purchases









