Comparison

Dev Services vs Knowio

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

Head to head
About

Dev Services

This utility app enables font replacement within a remote inspection application. After installation, users can email for access and to add new inspection sites, providing necessary site details. Feedback and questions can also be directed via email.

Highlights
  • Font replacement with Google Figtree
  • Request access via email
  • Add new inspection sites
  • Provide site details for additions
  • Submit feedback and questions via email
Features
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Font Replacement Due to licensing issues with the existing font, Avenir, the SW business team has decided to replace it with Google Figtree, which is free-licensed. This change has been implemented in the Remote Inspection mobile application. Once installed, please email RemoteInspections@ScottishWater.co.uk to request access and add new sites for inspection. If you require new sites to be added, please include the following details: SW Case Ref (if known) Site address Postcode Plot(s) For questions and feedback, please email RemoteInspections@ScottishWater.co.uk.

About

Knowio

Features
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Knowio is more than just an app. It’s an ecosystem of IOT technology that simplifies security system control in the outdoor world: β€’ Arm & Disarm CCTV systems manually, by schedule or via other devices β€’ Open and close smart padlocks and key boxes β€’ Control our proprietary Knowio Controller (with 4 outputs) β€’ Receive signals from IOT sensors such as contact sensors, flood sensors and more β€’ Smart rules linking all the above together - opening the smart padlock disarms the CCTV system Not only can you control who can open your outdoor entrances or set/unset security systems, but also know in real-time who is entering your property and whether any important entrances are open or closed. No more painful key, fob or GSM dialler management. No more inadequate combination locks. No more wondering if your entrance is open or closed. No more painful schedule management for CCTV systems Knowio, Unlocking Effortless Control

Screenshots

Dev Services4 screens
Knowio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knowio at every 2 months against Dev Services's every 3 months. Dev Services's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dev Services ships an update every 3 months, Knowio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Dev Services versus Knowio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDev ServicesKnowio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.2 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size104 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScottish Water LimitedInniovate Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Dev Services

No in-app purchases

None

Knowio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dev Services free?
Dev Services is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knowio free?
Knowio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dev Services or Knowio have ads?
Neither Dev Services nor Knowio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dev Services or Knowio?
Dev Services ships an update every 3 months, and Knowio every 2 months. Most recently, Dev Services was updated on October 1, 2026 and Knowio on September 30, 2026.

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