Comparison

Bauer vs Blu Onyx WATERSTOP

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

Head to head
About

Bauer

Effortlessly manage your Bauer Bluetooth locks with this app. Monitor battery levels, adjust settings, and unlock doors hands-free. Enhance your home security with advanced features and optional remote access.

Highlights
  • Real-time lock monitoring
  • Customizable lock settings
  • Hands-free unlocking
  • Remote access via gateway
  • Group lock management
  • Door sensor integration
Features
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Experience seamless control over your Bauer Bluetooth locks with Bauer - Connect for iOS. Manage your security effortlessly and enjoy smart features that make access easier than ever. Key Features: - Real-Time Monitoring: Instantly view battery levels and signal strength for all connected locks. - Customizable Settings: Adjust power mode and other settings to tailor your lock’s performance. - Touch-n-go Unlocking: Unlock doors hands-free by simply bringing your iPhone near a paired lock. - Remote Access Option: Pair with our separate Bauer - Connect Gateway to control your locks from anywhere. - Enhanced Security: Now supports the new Bauer door sensor. - Group Management: Create and manage groups of locks to lock or unlock multiple doors simultaneously. Download Bauer - Connect today and step into the future of smart, secure access!

About

Blu Onyx WATERSTOP

Monitor and control your RV's water system remotely. Receive instant alerts for leaks and manage water valves from your phone, preventing costly damage and providing peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote water valve control
  • Leak detection alerts
  • Device registration and management
  • Real-time sensor monitoring
  • Water usage insights
  • Account security settings
Features
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BLU ONYX helps protect your recreational vehicle by connecting your phone to your WATERSTOP device for smart water control, leak detection, and rapid response. Whether you are in your RV or away, BLU ONYX gives you the tools to monitor your water system, receive alerts, and act quickly when issues appear. With BLU ONYX, you can: - Add and register purchased WATERSTOP devices to your account - Pair devices over Bluetooth during setup - Connect devices to your Wi-Fi network - View all connected devices in one place - Remove or reassign devices when needed - Open or close water valves directly from the app - Monitor connected sensors and device status - Receive and review alarm and leak events - Access logs and water-use insights - Manage your account details and security settings Built for reliability and simple control, BLU ONYX is designed to reduce stress and help prevent costly water damage by putting critical water controls in your hands. Use BLU ONYX to stay informed, respond faster, and keep your RV water system safer every day.

Screenshots

Bauer3 screens
Blu Onyx WATERSTOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bauer at 4.6 against Blu Onyx WATERSTOP's 3.7. Bauer also leads on ratings volume (241 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

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

Bauer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bauer has 241 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bauer ships an update fortnightly, Blu Onyx WATERSTOP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bauer versus Blu Onyx WATERSTOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBauerBlu Onyx WATERSTOP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (241 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings241 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperonceLabs LLCBlu Onyx LLC

Customer experience

Bauer

All ratings209 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Blu Onyx WATERSTOP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bauer

No in-app purchases

None

Blu Onyx WATERSTOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bauer free?
Bauer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blu Onyx WATERSTOP free?
Blu Onyx WATERSTOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bauer or Blu Onyx WATERSTOP?
Bauer is rated higher. Bauer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Blu Onyx WATERSTOP averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Bauer or Blu Onyx WATERSTOP have ads?
Neither Bauer nor Blu Onyx WATERSTOP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bauer or Blu Onyx WATERSTOP?
Bauer ships an update fortnightly, and Blu Onyx WATERSTOP every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bauer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Blu Onyx WATERSTOP on October 31, 2026.

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