FlowAnalyzer Viewer vs WIMS Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FlowAnalyzer Viewer
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FlowAnalyzer Viewer opens water network models (.inp files) on your iPhone or iPad, runs a hydraulic simulation with the EPANET 2.2 engine, and lets you inspect the results element by element. WHAT YOU CAN DO โข Open .inp files from Files, Mail, AirDrop or cloud storage โข Run a hydraulic simulation and step through the time periods โข See the network on an interactive map: zoom, pan, touch and hold any node to see its data โข Read pressure, head, demand, flow, velocity and headloss for junctions, pipes, pumps, tanks, reservoirs and valves โข Review hydraulic and time options โข Works offline. Your files stay on your device EDIT IN FLOWANALYZER Tap "Edit & simulate in FlowAnalyzer" on the network screen to send the network to FlowAnalyzer (if installed) to edit it. If FlowAnalyzer is not installed, its App Store page opens inside the viewer. The two apps are separate. They use different EPANET engine versions (2.2 and 2.3.5); results may differ. FREE FlowAnalyzer Viewer is free, with no limit on network size. To edit and create networks, there is FlowAnalyzer. PRIVACY No account, no ads, no tracking. The app collects no data. FlowAnalyzer Viewer uses the EPANET 2.2 engine to read and simulate .inp files. It is an independent app, not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
WIMS Mobile
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WIMS Mobile is the field companion for the WIMS cloud-based Water Information Management System โ a platform trusted by Tier-1 mines, Water Users Associations and environmental consultants to consolidate borehole, water level, dewatering, climate, flow and water quality data into a single source of truth. With the mobile app, hydrogeologists and field technicians can capture water levels, pump utilisation hours, flow and abstraction rates, and rainfall readings directly at monitoring points โ even without signal. Data is stored locally and syncs automatically when connectivity returns. Key features: - Satellite map with borehole, flow meter and rainfall station markers - Offline-first data capture with automatic background sync - Water level, cumulative/instantaneous flow, hour meter and rainfall capture screens - GPS auto-populate when creating new monitoring points in the field - Chart previews of historical data before saving a reading - Multi-site support โ switch between sites seamlessly - Secure login with role-based access control - Account management with in-app deletion WIMS helps resolve uncertainty around complex aquifer and water systems, supporting stronger water accounting, regulatory compliance and proactive water stewardship across sites and catchments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: FlowAnalyzer Viewer at 3 against WIMS Mobile's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FlowAnalyzer Viewer ships an update every 2 months, WIMS Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlowAnalyzer Viewer | WIMS Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transparent Blue Water LLC | ITE WIMS WATER INFORMATION (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
FlowAnalyzer Viewer
No in-app purchases
WIMS Mobile
No in-app purchases
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