# Sobro vs GWCL

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sobro | GWCL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobro/id1460212000/reviews) | **[3.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwcl/id1568116192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 67 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StoreBound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460211999) | [Afrifanom Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264105247) |

## What reviewers say

### Sobro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sobro/id1460212000)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cool concept/design
- ❄️ Cooler drawer works well
- 💡 Lights are a nice feature
- 🔌 Outlets/USB ports functional (sometimes)
- 🔊 Bluetooth speaker works (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App connectivity issues
- ❌ App frequently disconnects
- ❌ App not updated
- ❌ "Fridge" doesn't truly cool
- ❌ USB ports don't work

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Fix app connectivity
- Improve app responsiveness
- Add HomeKit compatibility
- Enable locking drawer via app


### GWCL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwcl/id1568116192)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*