WaterEye vs black tower
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WaterEye
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WaterEye was developed for Water Utility Solutions (previously Faircape Water) to monitor the usage of water using smart-water-meter readings.
black tower
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Black Tower makes EV charging simple, reliable, and seamless. Whether you’re at home, work, or on the road, the Black Tower app helps you find chargers, start sessions instantly, and manage every aspect of your EV charging experience in one place. Designed for South Africa’s growing electric vehicle community, Black Tower gives you a fast, secure, and user-friendly way to stay powered wherever your journey takes you. Key Features • Find Charging Stations Easily Locate Black Tower–enabled chargers across South Africa with real-time availability, status updates, and accurate map positioning. • Start and Stop Charging Instantly Begin a charging session directly from your phone—no cards, tokens, or extra hardware needed. • Seamless Payments Pay securely using your preferred method with simple, transparent pricing. Track spending and view your charging history any time. • Real-Time Session Tracking Monitor charging progress live, including energy delivered, estimated completion time, and session cost • Smart, Clean UI Built for Speed Enjoy an app designed for fast decision-making, intuitive navigation, and a minimal, modern interface. • Reliable Support Access support directly through the app whenever you need assistance or have questions about a charge point. Why Black Tower? Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating rapidly in South Africa. Black Tower is built to support this transition by delivering a charging experience that is simple, accessible, and built for everyday drivers. Whether you’re commuting, travelling long-distance, or topping up your battery before heading out, Black Tower helps you stay charged with confidence. Perfect For: Everyday EV drivers First-time EV owners Commuters and long-distance travellers Anyone looking for a fast, reliable charging experience Black Tower is the future of EV charging — built for South Africans, by South Africans.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: black tower at every 9 days against WaterEye's every 4 weeks. WaterEye's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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.
WaterEye ships an update every 4 weeks, black tower every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WaterEye | black tower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Expertron Group (Pty) Ltd | BLACK TOWER EVC (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
WaterEye
No in-app purchases
black tower
No in-app purchases
Questions
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