Droplet by Hydrific vs HydroCity

Say hello to Droplet, the powerful water monitor for your whole home. The award-winning Droplet catches leaks before they cause damage, with real-time insights and custom alerts so you can spot waste and lower your bills. PEACE OF MIND: Instant leak alerts so you’re always aware Identify hidden leaks, pipe bursts, and unusually high water usage before serious water damage occurs. REAL-TIME WATER MONITORING: Your home’s water, streaming live at over 50 times per second Track your water use live and see your past usage history in one simple interactive dashboard. FIXTURE DETECTION: See what’s using water, and when Droplet tracks individual fixtures like showers, toilets, faucets, irrigation systems, dishwashers, washing machines, bathtubs, and more, so you know exactly where your water goes. MULTI-HOME SUPPORT: Manage multiple homes with one app Easily switch between homes, perfect for people with vacation homes, rental units, or second residences. AWAY MODE: Keeps watching while you’re away Droplet gets more sensitive while your home is empty, so you hear about unexpected flow faster. Usage while you’re away won’t skew your normal averages. EASY DIY INSTALL: Get set up in minutes No plumber or tools necessary. Droplet attaches to your home’s main water pipe and adjusts to fit most common pipe sizes. ULTRASONIC ACCURACY: Precise data, and it’s yours Powerful ultrasonic sensors detect flow as low as 0.026 gallons per minute. Calibrate with the in-app Accuracy Tool and your readings match actual water usage to within 1–2%. Our local API streams your data to Home Assistant or any MQTT-capable system, no cloud required. To learn more or purchase a Droplet sensor, visit https://hydrificwater.com Need help, have a feature request, or a suggestion? We’re here to help! Email us at help@hydrificwater.com

HydroCity — NYC Water Intelligence New York City has a water problem. Flooding, broken sewers, leaking mains, and overwhelmed catch basins affect millions of residents every single day, but until now, there's been no easy way to see what's happening in real time, understand your neighbourhood's history, or do anything about it. HydroCity changes that. Powered by live NYC 311 government data, HydroCity maps every active water infrastructure incident across all five boroughs the moment it's reported. See exactly what's flooding, where it's leaking, and what's been left unresolved, all on a live, interactive map built for the way New Yorkers actually move through the city. Report. Confirm. Inform. Spot an issue on your block? File a report in seconds, attach photo evidence, and push it straight to the community map. Confirm reports from neighbours, track how many people have flagged the same problem, and help build a ground-level picture of what the city's systems aren't catching fast enough. Know Before You Go or Before You Sign. HydroCity's Neighbourhood Profile tool breaks down the water incident history of any NYC area in plain English. Whether you're evaluating a new apartment, scoping a commute route, or just curious about your block, get the facts without the jargon. HydroCity puts the power of city data in your hands. Because knowing what's broken is the first step to fixing it.