Comparison

OpenWater Events vs CFAM

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

Head to head

About

OpenWater Events

Features

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OpenWater events guide for year round events and our annual meeting.

About

CFAM

Features

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Welcome to the CFAM app, your all-in-one digital companion for effortless community living. Designed for homeowners, residents, and board members of properties managed by CFAM, this app keeps you connected, informed, and in control, anytime, anywhere. With CFAMt, you can pay your balance online, reserve amenities, access important documents, stay updated with community announcements, and connect easily with your management team, and much more, all in one convenient place. Whether you’re at home or on the go, the CFAM app brings your community to your fingertips, making it easier than ever to manage your home, stay engaged, and enjoy a seamless living experience. Download now and experience a new way to live connected app, your all-in-one digital companion for effortless community living. Designed for homeowners, residents, and board members of properties managed by CFAM this app keeps you connected, informed, and in control, anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

OpenWater Events3 screens

CFAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CFAM at every 2 weeks against OpenWater Events's every 3 months. 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

OpenWater Events ships an update every 3 months, CFAM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

OpenWater Events versus CFAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	OpenWater Events	CFAM
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	16.6	16.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	54 MB	110 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	OpenWater Software, Inc	CINC Systems

In-app purchases

None

OpenWater Events

No in-app purchases

None

CFAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenWater Events free?

OpenWater Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is CFAM free?

CFAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do OpenWater Events or CFAM have ads?

Neither OpenWater Events nor CFAM shows ads.

Which is updated more often, OpenWater Events or CFAM?

OpenWater Events ships an update every 3 months, and CFAM every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenWater Events was updated on October 12, 2026 and CFAM on October 20, 2026.