Comparison

Backflow Buddy vs Full Circle Courses

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

Head to head
About

Backflow Buddy

This app simulates backflow prevention devices and their testing procedures. It offers customizable water pressure simulations and quizzes to prepare users for certification exams.

Highlights
  • RPZ and Test Gauge simulation
  • Double Check and Test Gauge simulation
  • Customizable internal water pressure
  • Differential pressure gauge simulation
  • Quiz preparation with multiple lengths
  • Randomized industry-expert questions
  • Comprehensive quiz results
Features
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Backflow Buddy was designed to be a teaching tool for instructors and a learning tool for anyone interested in back flow prevention assemblies and how they are tested. Features include: - Simulation of RPZ and Test Gauge - Simulation of Double Check and Test Gauge Imagine seeing what is happening inside a backflow device as water moves through it. The water pressure in different portions of the device is fully customizable, allowing users to simulate a failing check valve or even back siphonage. Simulators include working accurate differential pressure gauges that can be hooked up to the devices. -Quiz Prep Prepare yourself for upcoming exams. With three quiz length options, you can test your self on a variety of backflow subjects. Questions created by industry leaders and educators. Randomized questions with comprehensive results at the end of each quiz, to help see what you're missing.

About

Full Circle Courses

Features
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Full Circle Education & Support is the first mobile-first court-ordered education platform built by someone who has lived the experience. Whether you were ordered by a judge, referred by a probation officer, or seeking personal growth — Full Circle meets you where you are, on your schedule, on any device. 425+ Self-Paced Courses Across 44 Categories Anger management, DUI/DWI education, domestic violence intervention, parenting skills, co-parenting, drug and alcohol awareness, theft prevention, life skills, decision making, emotional intelligence, and more. Every course is available in multiple hour tiers to match your exact court requirement. Built for Real People Full Circle was designed for everyone navigating a difficult moment — a parent completing a court requirement, a young adult facing a first charge, someone rebuilding after a setback, or a family seeking early intervention before things escalate. A difficult time does not define you. Full Circle gives you the tools to move forward. Verified. Credible. Court-Ready. Every course includes a verifiable certificate of completion with a unique ID and QR code. Judges, attorneys, and probation officers can instantly verify any certificate at fullcirclecourses.org/verify — with time metrics, quiz scores, and session data confirming genuine participation. Accessible to Everyone Built-in text-to-speech reads every lesson aloud with adjustable speed and tone — removing literacy barriers and making education accessible regardless of reading level. Courses available in 9 different languages. Backed by Our Refund Policy We stand behind our platform. If your court does not accept your Full Circle certificate, we will refund your enrollment. Complete your requirement with confidence. What's Included: 425+ courses across 44 categories Multiple hour tiers per category to match your court order Built-in text-to-speech with speed and tone control Verifiable certificates with QR code and instant online lookup Progress tracking across all enrolled courses Mobile-friendly — complete courses on your phone, tablet, or computer Full Circle was built on the belief that education is the most powerful tool for breaking cycles of recidivism. Our mission goes beyond compliance — we believe that given the right resources, the right support, and the right opportunity, every person can move forward. Your court requirement is the starting point. Your growth is the destination. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backflow Buddy3 screens
Full Circle Courses4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Full Circle Courses at Free against Backflow Buddy's $1.99. Full Circle Courses also leads on ads (none vs shown). Backflow Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Full Circle Courses is free to download; Backflow Buddy costs $1.99 up front. Full Circle Courses sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $25.95 per month. Backflow Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Backflow Buddy versus Full Circle Courses: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackflow BuddyFull Circle Courses
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGreg PhillipsGRXL LLC

In-app purchases

None

Backflow Buddy

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Full Circle Courses

Subscriptions1
  • Atlas AI Support$25.951 Month
One-time9
  • 16-20 Hour Court-Ordered Education$142.99
  • 21-25 Hour Court-Ordered Education$171.99
  • 26-30 Hour Court-Ordered Education$200.00
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  • 31-35 Hour Court-Ordered Education$229.00
  • 36-40 Hour Court-Ordered Education$259.00
  • 41-45 Hour Court-Ordered Education$284.99
  • 46-50 Hour Court-Ordered Education$314.99
  • 51-55 Hour Court-Ordered Education$344.99
  • 56-60 Hour Court-Ordered Education$374.99

Questions

Is Backflow Buddy free?
Backflow Buddy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Full Circle Courses free?
Full Circle Courses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backflow Buddy or Full Circle Courses have ads?
Backflow Buddy shows ads; Full Circle Courses does not.

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