Comparison

HydroData vs whatwatt

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

Head to head
About

HydroData

This app enables field data collection with map integration to pinpoint features and track your location. It supports gathering field reports, well water levels, and dam inspection data, syncing it all to the cloud when convenient.

Highlights
  • Field data collection
  • Map-based feature selection
  • Location tracking
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Well water level logging
  • Dam inspection reports
Features
Read full description

The application allows you to collect information within the field and then sync back to the cloud whenever you are ready. This includes a full map to select the feature while seeing your location on the map as well. It will also allow you to collect field reports, well water levels, and dam inspections.

About

whatwatt

This utility app is preparing for future enhancements. Developers are working on new functionalities that will be revealed soon.

Highlights
  • Future feature groundwork
  • Upcoming enhancements
  • Developer updates
Features
Read full description

The app that allows you to install whatwatt Go on a compatible smart meter, receive smart meter data in real time and connect your smart meter to services. Made for Switzerland.

Screenshots

HydroData3 screens
whatwatt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: whatwatt at 5.0 against HydroData's 2.6. HydroData's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

whatwatt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HydroData has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HydroData ships an update monthly, whatwatt every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HydroData versus whatwatt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydroDatawhatwatt
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLongitude 103whatwatt AG

Customer experience

HydroData

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

whatwatt

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HydroData

No in-app purchases

None

whatwatt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HydroData free?
HydroData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is whatwatt free?
whatwatt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HydroData or whatwatt?
whatwatt is rated higher. HydroData averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while whatwatt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HydroData or whatwatt have ads?
Neither HydroData nor whatwatt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HydroData or whatwatt?
HydroData ships an update monthly, and whatwatt every 2 weeks. Most recently, HydroData was updated on August 5, 2026 and whatwatt on September 16, 2026.

Other comparisons