Waitomo vs EKG Updater
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Waitomo
This app helps users find the cheapest fuel prices and offers rewards for purchases. It allows for in-app payments, provides opportunities to win free fuel through games, and facilitates gifting fuel credit to friends and family. Users can also locate nearby stations and refer others for additional benefits.
- Save on fuel prices
- Pay in-app
- Spin to win free fuel
- Scratch to win rewards
- Refer friends for spins
- Gift fuel credit
- Find nearest stations
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Kiwis #1 fuel app for savings beyond the pump price. We’re proud to be 100% Kiwi-owned and operated. At Waitomo, it’s all about Kiwis fueling Kiwis with fairer fuel prices, no gimmicks, no fluff, just straight-up value. Why thousands of Kiwis choose Waitomo every day: ● Save beyond the pump price: Our prices are always sharp, fair and transparent, and by using the Waitomo app, you unlock even sweeter savings and rewards. ● Pay in-app: It’s quick, safe and easy fueling with just your phone. ● Spin to win: Collect spins every time you fuel $20 or more, and you could score free Moolah for your tank. ● Scratch to win: Every dollar you spend in-app is banked. Hit $150, $300 and then $450 in a month and unlock a scratchie at every milestone, giving you the chance to win back up to $20 worth of Moolah. Sweet as! ● Refer and score: Invite your mates to Waitomo and earn free spins when they join! ● Share the love with gifting: Gift Waitomo Moolah to your mates and whanau in need of a tank top-up. ● Find your nearest station: Locate Waitomo sites across Aotearoa in just a few taps. With Waitomo, you’re not just filling up, you’re backing a Kiwi-owned business, putting money back into Kiwi communities and getting rewarded along the way. Fair fuel. Kiwi-owned. Kiwi proud. Kiwis fueling Kiwis. Please note that app users should be 17 years of age or over. No actual money is spent by any users of the app for a stake in the spin to win or scratch to win features, and the prizes (Waitomo Moolah and other offers under the app) are not redeemable for cash and do not offer real money as rewards. For further details please read the frequently asked questions and terms and conditions for the app. Frequently asked questions: http://waitomogroup.co.nz/waitomoapp-faq/ Terms and conditions: http://www.waitomogroup.co.nz/waitomoapp-terms-conditions/
EKG Updater
This application connects your smart kettle to your home Wi-Fi for automatic firmware and feature updates. Ensure your device always has the latest brewing capabilities and performance enhancements.
- Connects to home Wi-Fi
- Automatic firmware updates
- Installs latest brewing features
- Compatible with Stagg EKG Pro models
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Use EKG Updater to get the most out of your Stagg EKG Pro kettle. This app keeps your kettle up-to-date by connecting it to your home wifi. Just connect once and enjoy automatic updates with all our latest firmware and brewing features. Compatible with: * Stagg EKG Pro * Stagg EKG Pro Studio Edition For help, contact hello@fellowproducts.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Waitomo at 85% against EKG Updater's 14%. Waitomo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). EKG Updater's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Waitomo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 221 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Waitomo's written reviews are positive against 14% of EKG Updater's.
Waitomo ships an update every 3 weeks, EKG Updater every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Waitomo | EKG Updater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (61 ratings) — better | 1.7 (221 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews — better | 14.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 221 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waitomo Group Limited | Fellow |
Customer experience
Waitomo
EKG Updater
User reviews
Waitomo
From 61 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient pay-from-car feature
- 💰 Spin-to-win rewards
- 🏆 Great savings and discounts
- 🇳🇿 Support for local business
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work sometimes
- 🔒 Issues with payment method setup and authentication
- ⚠️ Inconsistent pricing across locations
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around rewards/discounts
EKG Updater
From 221 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy firmware updates
- 🚀 Firmware updates work as expected
- 🚀 App does what it claims to do
Room to improve
- 🐛 Firmware updates fail to complete
- 🐛 App doesn't detect or connect to kettle
- 🐛 App provides no useful functionality beyond updates
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app experience
Bugs and requests
Waitomo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Double charging on credit card transactions
- App not compatible with newer iOS versions
- Location detection issues causing problems at pump
Requested features
4 requests- Increase spend limit for larger fuel tanks
- Add option to set custom fill-up amount
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide more payment method options
EKG Updater
Reported bugs
3 issues- Firmware update process gets stuck
- App fails to detect or connect to kettle
- App crashes or provides no feedback during updates
Requested features
3 requests- Remote kettle control (turn on/off, set temperature)
- Scheduling and timer functionality
- Improved app design and user experience
In-app purchases
Waitomo
No in-app purchases
EKG Updater
No in-app purchases
