EZ Start Plus vs Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZ Start Plus
Control your Noritz water heater remotely from your mobile device. Adjust settings, schedules, and perform maintenance tasks like gas conversion with ease.
- Remote operation control
- Adjust temperature and schedules
- Unit settings configuration
- Gas conversion tool
- Check unit status
- Operate parts
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EZ Start Plus allows you to control your water heater of Noritz or supported by Noritz from your mobile device. EZ Start Plus gives you the ability to change the operation and settings of the water heater from mobile device. ・Easy to use Change operation SW, temperature and recirculation schedule. ・Easy settings for installation Change the unit settings. ・Easy tools for maintenance Gas conversion, check the unit status, or operate parts.
Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect
Monitor your home's water system remotely, receiving real-time data on flow, temperature, and quality. Instantly shut off your water supply or set autonomous shutoffs for critical situations. Schedule routine leak tests to prevent costly damage.
- Real-time water flow, temperature, and quality monitoring
- Remote and autonomous water shutoff
- Scheduled leak testing
- Contact local plumbers for installation
- Monitor ambient temperature and humidity
- Water quality (TDS) tracking
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Control Your Water Crystal-clear snapshot of water flow, temperature, pressure, and quality for a flawless user experience. “Close valve” button at your fingertips for instant remote water shutoff. Identify even the smallest potential leaks when performing its routinely scheduled Leak Test. Autonomous+Remote Shutoff Not only can you shut off the water supply to your entire home from anywhere you are with a single push of a button, your device can also be configured to shut off your water autonomously on it’s own in critical situations, based on parameters you customize in the Benjamin Franklin app. Leak Test Perform a quick yet comprehensive health check of your home’s entire water system while you sleep, preventing costly leaks before they happen. Schedule it whenever you want, as often as you want. Contact a Trusted Installer Benjamin Franklin's network of plumbers is unparalleled in the leak detection industry. Reach out directly through the app for hassle-free installation and support. Constant Monitoring & Real-Time Data For: • Flow rate • Water pressure • Water temperature • Ambient temperature • Humidity levels • Water quality / TDS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect at 100% against EZ Start Plus's 0%. Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EZ Start Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect's.
EZ Start Plus ships an update every 7 months, Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZ Start Plus | Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NORITZ CORP. | Modularis, Inc. |
Customer experience
EZ Start Plus
Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect
In-app purchases
EZ Start Plus
No in-app purchases
Benjamin Franklin Leak Detect
No in-app purchases
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