Comparison

BluQ vs ProPump

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

Head to head
About

BluQ

Features
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Take control of your water system with a clear, practical interface designed for both homeowners and professionals. This app connects directly to your pump controller to provide real-time system visibility, manual configuration, and built-in protection features. Real-Time System Monitoring See exactly what your system is doing at a glance: Pressure (PSI) Flow rate (GPM) - with optional add on water meter Pump voltage and current Daily and average usage statistics Clear visuals make system status easy to understand without digging through menus. Direct Pump Control Enable or disable the pump, adjust pressure settings, and manage operation directly from your device. Designed for quick access when you need it. Pressure start and stop points Flow meter configuration Pump FLA and electrical settings Built-In Protection Features Protect your pump and plumbing system with configurable safeguards: Short cycle detection Run-dry protection Voltage monitoring High flow and long flow shutoff Open discharge detection These features help prevent damage and catch issues early. Usage Tracking & History Track daily water usage, monitor trends, and review system status over time. Designed for Real-World Use Settings are grouped logically so you can configure and troubleshoot quicklyβ€”whether you’re working on your own system or servicing one in the field.

About

ProPump

Features
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ProPump Calc is the operating system for well and pump companies β€” pump sizing, customer and well records, crew tools, quotes, invoices, and payments in one place. Built for the way well shops actually work. None of the fluff you’ll never use. PUMP SIZING ON SITE Size the right pump with TDH, flow, and real performance curves for major brands including Pentair, Goulds, Franklin Electric, Flint & Walling, and more. Unlock just the brands your shop uses, per person, through your ProPump plan or App Store subscriptions. Already purchased brands? Use Restore Purchases. CUSTOMERS β†’ SITES β†’ WELLS β†’ JOBS Keep every customer, address, and well organized. See depth, installed equipment, and past visits before you roll the truck. Record serial numbers in and out so the next tech knows exactly what’s in the hole. SCHEDULE YOUR CREWS Put work on a crew board your office and field can share. Light scheduling for one or two crews β€” clear, not bloated. QUOTE, INVOICE, GET PAID Send quotes and invoices customers can pay by card or ACH. Connect your own Stripe account so money goes to your bank. Optional QuickBooks Online sync so the office isn’t retyping the day’s work. TEAM, SECURITY & TIME Invite your crew with roles and permissions. Two-step sign-in and optional app lock protect company and customer data. Phone time clock, office kiosk, timesheets, and piece-bonus tools help you prep payroll without becoming a full payroll system. MECHANICS (OPTIONAL ADD-ON) Fleet maintenance, truck tools, load lists, and shop orders for the whole company when your plan includes Mechanics. FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS The free ProPump Connect app lets homeowners stay on top of well care and request service when they’re linked to your shop. WHO IT’S FOR Owner-operators through multi-crew well and pump contractors who want a well-specific workflow β€” not a generic field-service clone. PLANS & BILLING β€’ Pump Calc brand unlocks: available via your ProPump account and, where offered, App Store subscriptions (Restore Purchases supported) β€’ Company plans (Connect, Mechanics, team seats): managed at getpropump.com/account with the same login β€’ Change or cancel website plans anytime from your account; App Store subscriptions are managed in your Apple ID subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://getpropump.com/privacy Terms: https://getpropump.com/terms Account & billing: https://getpropump.com/account Support: hello@getpropump.com ProPump β€” built for well and pump contractors.

Screenshots

BluQ4 screens
ProPump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BluQ at none against ProPump's 10. BluQ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ProPump's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ProPump sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BluQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BluQ ships an update every 3 weeks, ProPump every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
BluQ versus ProPump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluQProPump
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChandler Systems, Inc.Brandon Wright

In-app purchases

None

BluQ

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ProPump

Subscriptions10
  • ProPump Goulds Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ProPumpPentair Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Franklin Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • F&W Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ProPump Pentair Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Franklin Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • F&W Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • ProPump Small Team Subscription14 Days trial$149.001 Month
  • ProPump Growth Team Subscription14 Days trial$279.001 Month
  • ProPump Large Team Subscription14 Days trial$679.001 Month

Questions

Is BluQ free?
BluQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProPump free?
ProPump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BluQ or ProPump have ads?
Neither BluQ nor ProPump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BluQ or ProPump?
BluQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProPump every 3 days. Most recently, BluQ was updated on November 9, 2026 and ProPump on November 5, 2026.

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