WaaKey vs Earthlight Solar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WaaKey
Transform your Apple Watch into a secure digital car key. Unlock and drive your compatible vehicle directly from your wrist, eliminating the need for physical keys. Experience seamless connectivity and advanced security for effortless access.
- Unlock and drive car from Apple Watch
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Keyless access
- Advanced encryption security
- Apple Watch complications
- Intuitive interface
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Unlock and drive your car effortlessly with WaaKey, the ultimate Bluetooth key solution that puts your key right on your wrist. Turn your Apple Watch into a secure, convenient, and stylish digital key. Key Features: Seamless Connectivity: Instantly connect with your car via Bluetooth for quick access. Unlock & Drive: Use your Apple Watch to unlock doors and drive—no need to carry physical keys. Always On Hand: Enjoy the convenience of having your vehicle key always on your wrist, ready to go wherever you are. Advanced Security: Utilizes the same encryption technology as your vehicle manufacturer’s app, ensuring top-tier security. Intuitive Design: Easy-to-use interface designed specifically for the Apple Watch (including watch face complications). Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying keys and experience the future of driving with WaaKey. Enjoy the ultimate convenience of keyless access right from your wrist! WaaKey is currently compatible with the following vehicles: Rivian 2022 - 2024 R1T and R1S vehicles (Gen 1) Rivian 2025 R1T and R1S vehicles (Gen 2) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: WaaKey is not associated with Rivian Automotive, Inc.
Earthlight Solar
Monitor your solar installation progress and energy production in real-time. Manage your account, open support tickets, and earn rewards by referring friends and family. This app is essential for homeowners using solar solutions.
- Real-time installation tracking
- Solar energy production monitoring
- Energy consumption tracking
- Referral program for rewards
- Support ticket management
- Account detail updates
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Track your installation process in real time, monitor your solar energy production and consumption once your system has been installed, earn money by referring your friends and family, open a new support ticket or update your account details with the Earthlight Solar app. It's a key piece for any homeowner going solar with Earthlight Solar.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Earthlight Solar at 100% against WaaKey's 25%. Earthlight Solar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). WaaKey's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WaaKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Earthlight Solar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Earthlight Solar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WaaKey has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of WaaKey's written reviews are positive against 100% of Earthlight Solar's.
| Parameter | WaaKey | Earthlight Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (49 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OffWire LLC | Earthlight Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
WaaKey
Earthlight Solar
Bugs and requests
WaaKey
Reported bugs
9 issues- No vehicle linked to account error
- App cannot be redownloaded after deletion/reset
- Login fails, especially with 2FA
- App stops working after a period
- Watch key is not consistently detected
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- App not found on phone or watch after transfer/reset
- Car does not go to sleep after app installation
- Key request software issues causing repeated sync requests
- App causes additional bugs in Rivian software
Requested features
6 requests- Improve battery widget update frequency
- Allow starting climate from the app
- Add option to open just trunk and frunk
- Clarify if watch constantly connects to vehicle
- Provide clear instructions for pairing and usage
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- Add support for Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra via Shortcuts
Earthlight Solar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WaaKey
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
Earthlight Solar
No in-app purchases
