Comparison

Smart Drain Pro vs TMX Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Smart Drain Pro

Automate water heater valve operations with this Bluetooth-enabled scheduler. Set custom times and days for efficient residue removal and device management in residential and industrial settings.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device control
  • Automated scheduling
  • Customizable day and time programming
  • Residue removal management
  • Remote device operation
Features
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The Smart Drain Pro app offers an innovative and user-friendly solution for controlling our Bluetooth devices, specifically designed for solenoids operating valves in water heaters. This app allows you to automatically schedule valve operations based on your chosen time and day, efficiently managing the removal of residues from water heaters. Key Features: - Bluetooth Connection: Easily connect Smart Drain Pro Bluetooth (BLE) devices for effective control and time management. - Customized Scheduling: Program your Smart Drain Pro devices to activate on specific days and hours, optimizing the handling and maintenance of your water heaters. The Smart Drain Pro app is perfect for automating and remotely controlling Smart Drain Pro devices in both residential and industrial settings, providing convenient and efficient management.  Download the app today and experience the simplicity of controlling your Smart Drain Pro devices with just a few taps!

About

TMX Messenger

Connect with journalists seeking sources for breaking news and features. Respond instantly with your expertise and get featured in major media outlets. Track engagement and build trusted media relationships.

Highlights
  • Real-time newsroom alerts
  • Verified journalist requests
  • Direct in-app messaging
  • Smart filters by topic, outlet, and geography
  • Instant notifications and quote tracking
Features
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TMX Messenger connects businesses, PR professionals, and experts directly with active newsroom requests from 300+ outlets — including AP, Reuters, CNN, NBC, and more. Every day, journalists use TMX to find credible sources for breaking stories, features, and expert commentary. With TMX Messenger, you can: • See real-time journalist requests from top-tier and local newsrooms. • Reply instantly with quotes, commentary, or background. • Get featured in major media outlets and industry coverage. • Track engagement and see when journalists view or reply to your responses. • Privately request any contact from TMX. It’s free to receive newsroom requests. To reply and connect, you’ll need to be verified as a paid TMX member — ensuring that journalists only hear from credible, relevant sources. Thousands of verified professionals use TMX Messenger daily to get quoted, drive brand visibility, and build trusted media relationships — all in one place. Key Features • Real-time newsroom alerts • Verified journalist requests • Direct in-app messaging • Smart filters by topic, outlet, and geography • Instant notifications and quote tracking

Screenshots

Smart Drain Pro4 screens
TMX Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Drain Pro at 5.0 against TMX Messenger's 4.5. Smart Drain Pro also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). TMX Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

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 Drain Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TMX Messenger has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Drain Pro ships an update every 5 months, TMX Messenger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Smart Drain Pro versus TMX Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Drain ProTMX Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (10 ratings)
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SimsTMX

Customer experience

Smart Drain Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TMX Messenger

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Drain Pro

No in-app purchases

None

TMX Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Drain Pro free?
Smart Drain Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TMX Messenger free?
TMX Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Drain Pro or TMX Messenger?
Smart Drain Pro is rated higher. Smart Drain Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TMX Messenger averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.
Do Smart Drain Pro or TMX Messenger have ads?
Neither Smart Drain Pro nor TMX Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Drain Pro or TMX Messenger?
Smart Drain Pro ships an update every 5 months, and TMX Messenger every 5 days. Most recently, Smart Drain Pro was updated on September 16, 2026 and TMX Messenger on October 6, 2026.

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