Comparison

NWT Water Operator vs Smart Wi

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

Head to head
About

NWT Water Operator

Features
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Developed by Digital Fractal and the GNWT Department of Municipal and Community Affairs this application is designed to assist NWT community works staff with water treatment plant operations. Included in this application are: • Common sampling procedures used in NWT water treatment plants. • Batch chlorination calculator. • Maintenance lists for the types of water treatment plants used in the NWT. • Drinking water sampling requirements as defined by GNWT Health and Social Services. • Information and limits of parameters typically found in drinking water. Once download, the application does not require an active internet connection. This application does not require a log-in or any personal information.

About

Smart Wi

Features
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Northwestel Smart Wi-Fi Take full control of your Wi-Fi experience - anytime, anywhere. The Northwestel Smart Wi-Fi app makes it easier to manage your home network with tools right at your fingertips. Set up your modem, manage devices, monitor speed, and manage your family’s online activity, all from one simple app. Key Functionalities of the App • Self-install made simple: Set up your modem, router, or gateway without needing a technician. • Manage multiple locations: Control Wi-Fi at your home, office, or cabin - all from one account. • Parental controls: Create user profiles, pause internet access, or set custom schedules for screen time. • Run speed tests: Check your internet connection or in-home Wi-Fi performance to troubleshoot slow speeds. • View your network at a glance: See connected devices, network layout, and speed results in one place. • Manage devices: Identify every phone, tablet, smart TV, or thermostat connected to your network and manage them easily. • Share your Wi-Fi with guests: Use a QR code or text message to share network details quickly and securely. • Get helpful alerts: Receive notifications about weak passwords, outdated security settings, or performance issues - and get step-by-step guidance to fix them. Supported hardware: Works with Hitron gateways, mesh routers, and extenders: CODA-4582, CODA-5712, and ARIA-3411.

Screenshots

NWT Water Operator4 screens
Smart Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NWT Water Operator at monthly against Smart Wi's every 14 months. NWT Water Operator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NWT Water Operator ships an update monthly, Smart Wi every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NWT Water Operator versus Smart Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNWT Water OperatorSmart Wi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Fractal Technologies Inc.NorthwesTel

In-app purchases

None

NWT Water Operator

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Wi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NWT Water Operator free?
NWT Water Operator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Wi free?
Smart Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NWT Water Operator or Smart Wi have ads?
Neither NWT Water Operator nor Smart Wi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NWT Water Operator or Smart Wi?
NWT Water Operator ships an update monthly, and Smart Wi every 14 months. Most recently, NWT Water Operator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smart Wi on October 26, 2026.

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