Comparison

EZsalt vs My Crusader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time salt level monitoring
  • Customizable low salt alerts
  • Order salt delivery
  • Home protection from hard water
  • Water softener management
Features
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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".

About

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.

Highlights
  • Guided setup and configuration
  • Live system readings
  • Water usage tracking
  • Maintenance indicators
  • Diagnostic tools
  • Secure Bluetooth access
Features
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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.

Screenshots

EZsalt4 screens
My Crusader4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZsalt ships an update fortnightly, My Crusader every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EZsalt versus My Crusader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZsaltMy Crusader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZsaltCrusader Water

Customer experience

EZsalt

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

My Crusader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EZsalt

No in-app purchases

None

My Crusader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZsalt free?
EZsalt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Crusader free?
My Crusader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EZsalt or My Crusader?
My Crusader is rated higher. EZsalt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while My Crusader averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do EZsalt or My Crusader have ads?
Neither EZsalt nor My Crusader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZsalt or My Crusader?
EZsalt ships an update fortnightly, and My Crusader every 5 weeks. Most recently, EZsalt was updated on November 7, 2026 and My Crusader on November 5, 2026.

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