Wilo vs KSB FlowManager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Wilo
This app provides comprehensive support for planning, consulting, and installing pump technology. It offers tools for selecting replacement pumps, calculating energy savings, and diagnosing faults, even offline. Access detailed product information and control smart pumps.
- Smart pump control and settings
- Interactive replacement pump recommendations
- Energy savings and CO2 emission calculator
- Pump dimensioning and selection
- Fault signal diagnosis and remedies
- Unit conversion tool
- AR product scanner
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Wilo assistant โ The entire world of pumps The pump specialist WILO SE has made the entire world of highly efficient pump technology accessible on the smartphones and tablet PCs. As an easy-to-use and mobile application, the app offers support in the areas of planning, customer consultation and installation. In addition, the user is presented with a plethora of valid selling points for energy efficient, economical and environmentally friendly pump technology for heating, air-conditioning and secondary hot water circulation. A large proportion of the data content and functions are installed directly onto the smartphone or tablet and are therefore available to the user even in the absence of a mobile internet connection or WLAN. This way, the user can avoid overloading his/her data volumes and is not limited in anyway by the reception conditions prevalent at the site of use. Functions: > Smart Connect: With the help of the Wilo-Smart Connect function, you can easily access the smart and smart-enabled pumps and pump systems from Wilo and make the desired settings and controls. > Interactive replacement guide: simply enter the name of the pump to be replaced and you will be provided with a recommendation of the suitable, high-efficiency Wilo replacement pump. This service can be used in conjunction with thousands of commercially-available, old pumps that were manufactured in 1975 or later. > Energy savings calculator: calculates the potential savings in terms of energy costs and CO2 emissions by comparing implementation of an energy-saving Wilo high-efficiency pump with that of an uncontrolled heating pump. > Catalogue: displays the catalogue description for Wilo pumps. > Pump dimensioning: according to the specifications of the desired pump duty points, the Wilo server adopts the pump dimensioning and recommends the suitable Wilo pump in a matter of seconds. > Fault signal assistant: the "Fault signal assistant" tool contains fundamental information on possible fault signals that may be shown on the display of certain Wilo pumps. With some fault signals, the tool specifies the cause of the fault, describes the error and specifies possible remedies, in addition to basic information about hazards. > Unit converter: conversion of the fundamental physical units > News: up-to-date information > QR Scanner: Scan any QR code > AR Scanner: Scan product images of Wilo products in brochures or at trade shows for additional information such as videos, animations or direct links to the series description The Wilo Group is one of the world's leading premium providers of pumps and pump systems for building services, water management, and the industrial sector. Over the past decade, we have transformed from a hidden to a visible and connected champion. Today, over 9,000 employees work for Wilo worldwide. We place great emphasis on transparency for all employees, partners, and customers.
KSB FlowManager
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KSB FlowManager App 2.0. Our solution for easy operation of intelligent KSB products via Bluetooth / Bluetooth Low Energy. The new design concept of the app with optimized customer interface, allows an easy and quick entry into the product configuration. A clear tile design offers the following selection options: - Device configuration - Demo mode - product catalog - Support mode In the "Device configuration" area, the control parameters are displayed in different views. The parameter view gives access to all customer parameters of the devices. This is clearly sorted by parameter groups. A favorites list and a search function make it easier to find special parameters. Alarms and messages are displayed and can be acknowledged. If supported by the device, a commissioning wizard guides you through the initial commissioning* in simple steps. In the "Manage data sets" area, configurations can be read from the controller. The data generated by this can be saved on the smartphone and then sent and received by e-mail. Saved configurations can also be transferred to a pump control. It is also possible to update the device to the latest firmware. In "demo mode", you can become familiar with the operation and configuration of all supported devices* without any worries. Animated process variables, alarms and warnings support you. We are sure you are curious about what else KSB has to offer. Browse extensively in the "KSB Product Catalogue". Do you have any questions or problems - we will be happy to help you. You can contact us by e-mail or phone. *The KSB FlowManager App 2.0 can be used to operate the following devices: - PumpDrive 2 - PumpDrive ECO - MyFlowDrive 2 - myFlow - EtaLine Pro - PumpDrive 3 - Boatronic/Systronic - Invar - CalioPro Plus **Depending on device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KSB FlowManager at 13.0 against Wilo's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wilo ships an update every 3 weeks, KSB FlowManager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wilo | KSB FlowManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WILO SE | KSB SE & Co. KGaA |
In-app purchases
Wilo
No in-app purchases
KSB FlowManager
No in-app purchases
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