Comparison

Sobro vs GWCL

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

Head to head
About

Sobro

Control your smart side table's features, including customizable LED sunrise alarms and sleep sounds for better rest. Adjust motion sensor lights, manage the cooler drawer, and set the mood with dynamic accent lighting.

Highlights
  • Smart sleep functions (sunrise alarm, sleep sounds)
  • Motion sensor light control
  • Cooler drawer management
  • Customizable accent lighting
  • Bedtime countdown timer
Features
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Control your Sobro Smart Side Table from anywhere. Lights, cooler, alarms, sleep sounds, and your Bluetooth speaker, all from one simple app. The Sobro is more than a side table. It is a nightstand, a sound system, a reading light, and a cooler in one. This app puts all of it at your fingertips. LIGHTS, YOUR WAY Set the back light to any color or a preset scene. Dial in the front light's brightness and warmth, or let it turn on by motion or as a soft night light. Tap an Instant Mood to change the whole room in one touch: Night, Relax, Read, Movie, Bright, or Away. WAKE AND WIND DOWN Wake up to a gradual sunrise as the light fades in on the table before your alarm, with the sound on your phone. At night, Bedtime dims the light and plays a calming sleep sound to help you drift off. KEEP DRINKS COOL Turn the cooler drawer on or off and check its status from the app. YOUR MUSIC, THROUGH THE TABLE Turn on the Bluetooth speaker and pair your phone to play audio from any app through the Sobro. BUILT FOR YOUR HOME Add every Sobro in your home to one account and control each one by name. Share with your household by signing in on more than one phone. A built-in manual walks you through setup and every feature. RETURNING FROM THE OLD APP Sign in with your email and password, and your tables appear automatically. If you signed in with Facebook before, tap Forgot Password to set a password for the same email. REQUIREMENTS Works with the Sobro Smart Side Table (model SOSTB300). The table connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. An account is required. SUPPORT Questions? Email support@sobrodesign.com or call 1-800-898-6970, 9AM to 9PM EST, Monday to Friday.

About

GWCL

This app allows customers of Ghana Water Company Limited to manage their accounts and pay bills conveniently. Users can view transaction history and make payments anytime, anywhere using mobile money options.

Highlights
  • Bill payment
  • Account management
  • Transaction history
  • Mobile money integration
  • Self-service portal
Features
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GWCL App is designed for the convenience of the customers of Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to pay their bills. The GWCL Customers Mobile app allows customers to have full control of their meter accounts, make payments as and when, anywhere, and anytime. This self-service enables users to view the current and previous transactions. The GWCL App is integrated with all payment gateway which gives customers the flexibility to choose their preferred mode of payment is Mtn Mobile Money, or Vodafone Cash.

Screenshots

Sobro4 screens
GWCL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GWCL at 64% against Sobro's 11%. GWCL also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Sobro's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 21). 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

GWCL holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sobro has 150 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Sobro's written reviews are positive against 64% of GWCL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sobro ships an update every 6 weeks, GWCL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sobro versus GWCL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSobroGWCL
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (150 ratings)3.6 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.0% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings150 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStoreBound LLCAfrifanom Limited

Customer experience

Sobro

All ratings147 ratings
Positive12.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative83.7%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive11.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative82.9%

GWCL

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Sobro

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App fails to connect to Wi-Fi
  • App disconnects frequently
  • App not working with newer iOS versions
  • Table disconnects from network and refuses to reconnect
  • App crashes or freezes
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  • Cannot log in or reset password
  • Alarm fails to make sound
  • Bluetooth speaker turns on randomly
  • Motion sensor cannot be enabled
  • Flashing white light when WiFi disconnects
  • USB-C ports not working
  • Cooler not cooling effectively

Requested features

12 requests
  • Update the app
  • Fix app connectivity
  • Improve app responsiveness
  • Add HomeKit compatibility
  • Enable locking drawer via app
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  • Add voice assistant integration (Alexa)
  • Allow local access/offline use
  • Enable multiple alarms
  • Improve group functionality
  • Allow editing table names
  • Make Bluetooth always discoverable
  • Add MQTT options

GWCL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sobro

No in-app purchases

None

GWCL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sobro free?
Sobro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GWCL free?
GWCL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sobro or GWCL?
GWCL is rated higher. Sobro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while GWCL averages 3.6 from 21 ratings.
Do Sobro or GWCL have ads?
Neither Sobro nor GWCL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sobro or GWCL?
Sobro ships an update every 6 weeks, and GWCL every 2 months. Most recently, Sobro was updated on October 25, 2026 and GWCL on October 24, 2026.

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