Comparison

Smart Monster by Hose Monster vs SECA

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

Head to head
About

Smart Monster by Hose Monster

This app digitizes flow testing by displaying live pressure readings and flow rates on your smartphone or tablet. It automatically connects to compatible pressure transducers via Bluetooth and can extend range with additional devices. Record and export test data to spreadsheets for easy analysis.

Highlights
  • Live pressure readings
  • Live flow rates
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Extended range capabilities
  • Record and export flow data
  • Toolbox for spare sensors
Features
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Smart Monster, by The Hose Monster Company, is bringing flow testing into the digital age. That means no more manual conversions or human error. The Smart Monsters replaces your analog gauge and flow charts and displays live pressure readings and flow rates on your smart phone or tablet. Waterproof and just as durable as other Hose Monster equipment, Smart Monster is the future of flow testing. The Smart Monster 2.0 app will automatically connect to nearby Kraken Smart Monsters pressure transducers through Bluetooth signals. When you need to take your readings further than the Bluetooth signal range, the Arcus Range Extenders are easy to deploy and allow readings from distances several hundred feet away*. With additional Arcus Range Extenders, each signal can be repeated for even greater distance. Smart Monster 2.0 has many new added features: Live Total Flow: The live total flow function can combine all flow lines, allowing the inspector to know exactly how many gallons per minute are flowing. Record Flow Data: You can record the test and have the flow data exported to an excel spreadsheet. The total amount of water flown during the test will display upon completion. The Tool Box Tab allows for the storage of spare Krakens so that only the Krakens being deployed will show on the screen. Smart Monster Equipment (Sold Separately) is required for this application. *The signal distance will vary depending on the environment. Certain machinery at a location may cause radio interference, limiting the signal to Bluetooth range. Learn more and order Smart Monster here: https://hosemonster.com/smart-monster/

About

SECA

This utility app allows users to switch sensor units and display units, export data to Excel, and load real-time data curves. It also enables reading data and modifying configuration parameters in real time.

Highlights
  • Switch sensor units
  • Export data to Excel
  • Switch display units
  • Load real-time data curves
  • Modify configuration parameters
Features
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Switch sensor units, export data to excel, switch display units, and load data curves in real time. Read data in real time on the uplink, and modify configuration parameters on the downlink

Screenshots

Smart Monster by Hose Monster4 screens
SECA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Monster by Hose Monster at 100% against SECA's 25%. Smart Monster by Hose Monster also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Smart Monster by Hose Monster holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Smart Monster by Hose Monster's written reviews are positive against 25% of SECA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Monster by Hose Monster ships an update every 4 weeks, SECA monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Monster by Hose Monster versus SECA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Monster by Hose MonsterSECA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB86 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHose Monster上海铭控传感技术有限公司

Customer experience

Smart Monster by Hose Monster

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SECA

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Monster by Hose Monster

No in-app purchases

None

SECA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Monster by Hose Monster free?
Smart Monster by Hose Monster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SECA free?
SECA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Monster by Hose Monster or SECA?
Smart Monster by Hose Monster is rated higher. Smart Monster by Hose Monster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SECA averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Smart Monster by Hose Monster or SECA have ads?
Neither Smart Monster by Hose Monster nor SECA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Monster by Hose Monster or SECA?
Smart Monster by Hose Monster ships an update every 4 weeks, and SECA monthly. Most recently, Smart Monster by Hose Monster was updated on November 3, 2026 and SECA on November 4, 2026.

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