Mako Assist vs Tumblewid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mako Assist
This utility app simplifies backflow testing by wirelessly capturing test values via Bluetooth. Testers can easily input necessary information to generate professional reports, even offline. It eliminates the need for manual note-taking, streamlining the reporting process.
- Bluetooth data capture
- Automatic labeling of test values
- Professional report generation
- Offline reporting capability
- Streamlined testing workflow
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The Mako Assist app allows backflow testers to ditch the notepad! Through the power of Bluetooth technology (included in every Mako) Backflow test values are automatically sent to your phone where they are labeled and prepared for reporting. Mako Assist allows testers to easily input essential information to generate a professional report with or without an internet connection! Look forward to Testing!
Tumblewid
Automate your lawn's watering schedule with this smart controller. Manage your sprinklers remotely from your mobile device to conserve water and reduce costs.
- Automatic watering schedule creation
- Remote mobile control
- Water conservation
- Cost savings
- Anytime, anywhere operation
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The Tumblewid Smart Sprinkler Controller can automatically create a watering schedule for you, and you can easily operate it with your mobile phone anytime, anywhere, saving you water and money
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mako Assist at 3.9 against Tumblewid's 1.0. Mako Assist also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Tumblewid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mako Assist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tumblewid asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mako Assist holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mako Assist has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mako Assist ships an update every 7 months, Tumblewid monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mako Assist | Tumblewid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arbiter Incorporated | Hangzhou Dashi Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Mako Assist
Tumblewid
In-app purchases
Mako Assist
- Apprentice$4.99
- Journeyman$14.99
- Master$29.99
Tumblewid
No in-app purchases
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