iFLO vs PlumBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFLO
Proactively maintain your HVAC system to prevent clogs, backups, and water damage. This smart device uses AI and custom schedules based on your climate to keep your AC running efficiently, saving you time and money.
- Automated drain line cleaning
- AI-powered weather-based maintenance
- Customizable maintenance schedules
- Real-time device monitoring
- Timely notifications and reminders
- Easy app-guided installation
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iFLO™ Smart HVAC Automated Drain Line Cleaner is the easiest way to proactively maintain your AC and protect your home against AC clogs, backups, shutdowns, leaks, and water damage — saving homeowners time and money while keeping ACs running at peak performance. The newest innovation in HVAC since the smart thermostat, iFLO™ is the only IoT device of its kind on the market. Stay in Control with the iFLO App • Quick & Easy Install: The iFLO™ device takes just a few minutes to install thanks to the iFLO™ mobile app, which features a step-by-step setup guide, and interactive how-to videos. • Dynamic AI-Powered AC Maintenance: The iFLO™ app uses geolocation, allowing your device to harness powerful, reactive artificial intelligence that automatically senses changes in the typical weather patterns of your region. • Custom Maintenance Schedule: The iFLO™ operates on a custom maintenance schedule tailored to your needs. It works based on your regional climate and dispenses the proprietary solution according to temperature, humidity, and seasonal weather patterns. • 24/7 Premium Support: iFLO™ customers will be able to access our 24/7/365 support team. Available through live chat and real-time support lines. • All Your Devices, All Your Homes. All in One Place: Our user-friendly dashboard makes it convenient to monitor the status of all your iFLO™ devices in one place. • Timely Notifications & Reminders: Receive real-time alerts if your iFLO™ device goes offline, is low on battery, when you are due for a refill, or if the iFLO™ bottle is removed. • iFLO Subscription: Easily manage your iFLO™ subscription from within the app. Add auto-ship for new locations, payment information, and even purchase new devices—all from directly within the iFLO™ app. How Does iFLO Work? • Automatic Hassle-Free Operation • Custom Maintenance Schedule • Proprietary Formula • AI-Powered • Reliable Protection You Can Count On
PlumBuddy
Monitor and control your home's water system remotely. Receive real-time alerts for leaks and track water usage to prevent damage and identify issues. Manage multiple properties from a single account.
- Real-time water data monitoring
- Remote water shut-off
- Automatic leak detection
- Customizable alerts (email, SMS, push)
- Multi-property management
- Live water usage tracking
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The PlumBuddy App is the mobile companion to our Ecosystem of Total Plumbing Protection. Get access to real-time data based on intelligent monitoring by our PlumBuddy valves and PlumSense sensors. Whether you're at home or away, the PlumBuddy app provides full visibility and control over your property's water usage. PlumBuddy helps protect your properties from water damage with these key features: - Email, SMS, and push notifications with customizable settings - Turn your water on or off remotely from the app - Automatic water leak location & identification with the PlumAssist sensor. - Live water flow, pressure, temperature, and usage tracking - Insights that help homeowners and plumbers identify hidden problems - Manage multiple properties from one account - PlumBuddy delivers the dependability and features that plumbers want and what you need. Learn more at www.plumbuddy.co.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlumBuddy at 100% against iFLO's 30%. PlumBuddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and monetization model (free vs subscription). iFLO's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
PlumBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFLO has 92 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of iFLO's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlumBuddy's.
iFLO ships an update every 6 weeks, PlumBuddy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFLO | PlumBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (92 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 92 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Air Innovations | PlumBuddy Inc |
Customer experience
iFLO
PlumBuddy
In-app purchases
iFLO
No in-app purchases
PlumBuddy
No in-app purchases
