Comparison

Septic Guard Client vs HomeField Connect

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

Head to head
About

Septic Guard Client

Monitor your septic holding tanks, lift pumps, and treatment systems 24/7. Receive critical alarm notifications for issues like power failures or communication problems. Uses reliable satellite communication for consistent data.

Highlights
  • 24/7 monitoring of septic systems
  • Satellite communication for reliability
  • View subscribed unit data
  • Summary list of all units
  • Alarm notifications (input, voltage, power, communication)
Features
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With over 25 years of proven experience in large scale municipal grade wastewater monitoring systems, Preferred Controls proudly presents Septic Guard, a powerful yet affordable monitoring solution for residential and commercial sewage handling systems. Septic Guard provides 24/7 monitoring of septic holding tanks, septic mound system lift pumps, centralized sewage systems and advanced septic treatment systems such as multi-flow. Septic Guard uses satellite communications thereby eliminating the common problems associated with products that rely on cellular communications which present challenges due to un-reliable and sometimes unavailable cellular signals. The Septic Guard Client Features: - Ability to subscribe to Septic Guard Units in order to monitor their data - View subscribed unit information - View a summary list of all subscribed units - View aggregated data summarizing individual subscribed units and those units as a whole - Notifications of alarms including: - input - low voltage - power fail - multi-transmit - communication fail

About

HomeField Connect

Monitor your septic system's health in real-time from anywhere. Receive instant alerts for potential issues and remotely adjust pump timers. Track system performance over time with historical data for smarter maintenance decisions.

Highlights
  • Real-time septic system monitoring
  • Instant alerts for potential issues
  • Remote pump timer adjustment
  • Pump status and cycle tracking
  • Aerator pressure monitoring
  • Water flow tracking
  • Historical data and trends
Features
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HomeField Connect — Real-Time Septic System Monitoring   Your septic system works hard every day, underground and out of sight. HomeField Connect puts you back in control, with real-time visibility into your system's health from anywhere, anytime.   Built for both residential and commercial properties, HomeField Connect pairs with your IoT-enabled panel to deliver live data and instant alerts, so you're always the first to know when something needs attention.   What You Can Monitor: • Pump Status — Know exactly when your pump is running and when it's not • Pump Cycles — Track cycle activity and spot irregularities before they turn into problems • Aerator Pressure — Make sure your aerator is performing the way it should • Water Flow — Watch the flow from your system and catch issues early   You're In Control: Remotely set and adjust your pump timer directly from the app. No service call needed. Put your system on your schedule, from wherever you are.   Connected to Your Local HomeField Team: HomeField Connect isn't just an app. It's a direct line to your local HomeField team. Our technicians are watching the same data you are, so if something looks off, we're already on it. Hometown service, backed by smart technology.   Stay Ahead of Problems: HomeField Connect sends real-time alerts by text, email, and SMS the moment your system needs attention, before a small issue turns into a costly repair.   Track Your System Over Time: See how your system is performing over days, weeks, and months with historical data and trends. Whether you're a homeowner or managing a commercial property, data-driven insights help you make smarter decisions about your system.   Hometown Service. Smart Technology. HomeField has always believed in taking care of your home like it's our own. HomeField Connect is the next step in that promise, bringing professional-grade monitoring to every customer, right in the palm of your hand.   Download HomeField Connect today and know your system is in good hands, even when you're not home.

Screenshots

Septic Guard Client4 screens
HomeField Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HomeField Connect at fortnightly against Septic Guard Client's every 7 months. Septic Guard Client's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Septic Guard Client against 5.0 for HomeField Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Septic Guard Client ships an update every 7 months, HomeField Connect fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Septic Guard Client versus HomeField Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeptic Guard ClientHomeField Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPREFERRED CONTROLS CORPORATIONFH Franchising LLC

In-app purchases

None

Septic Guard Client

No in-app purchases

None

HomeField Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Septic Guard Client free?
Septic Guard Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeField Connect free?
HomeField Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Septic Guard Client or HomeField Connect?
Septic Guard Client and HomeField Connect are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Septic Guard Client or HomeField Connect have ads?
Neither Septic Guard Client nor HomeField Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Septic Guard Client or HomeField Connect?
Septic Guard Client ships an update every 7 months, and HomeField Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Septic Guard Client was updated on October 30, 2026 and HomeField Connect on October 30, 2026.

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