Comparison

WaterMe vs ExplorOz Tracker

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

Head to head
About

WaterMe

Remotely monitor and control your irrigation system, managing up to 10 zones and schedules. It adapts watering to local weather and includes a flow sensor for usage monitoring and leak detection.

Highlights
  • Remote irrigation system control
  • Manage up to 10 zones and schedules
  • Real-time flow data statistics
  • Remote shutdown for leaks
  • Weather-adaptive watering schedules
  • Nymet 1” Flow Sensor integration
Features
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Monitor and control your irrigation system from anywhere in the world with the WaterMe app. The WaterMe app will allow you to manage and control up to 10 programmable zones and schedules, view statistical flow data in real time and shutdown your irrigation system remotely in the event of a leak. WaterMe takes water management to the next level with an included Nymet 1” Flow Sensor to manage your water usage, record flow rate data and detect leaks. WaterMe is adaptable to actual weather conditions and will automatically adjust watering schedules based on local weather events, saving you money in winter and plants in summer.

About

ExplorOz Tracker

This app records your GPS location data, even offline, to create a visual map of your travels. You can share your progress with others and monitor multiple devices. It requires a membership license for personal tracking.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS tracking
  • Automatic syncing
  • Privacy geofencing
  • Multi-device viewing
  • Route line display
  • Save/Edit tools
Features
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Track Your Adventures with ExplorOz Tracker! Explore the world with confidence using your iPhone or iPad! Track your trips anywhere, even offline. KEY FEATURES - No maps to download or use within this app (this is not a navigation or mapping app) - No account needed to view another person's trip progress - Membership license required to enable device tracking on your own device - follow the in-app link for details. DEVICE TRACKING With a Member account, the app detects your device's movement and records GPS readings to collect highly accurate "position data" as you travel. This data can be recorded without a WiFi or mobile data connection and automatically syncs to your account on our server when your device connects to the internet. Your traveled path is displayed as a route line on a map, and privacy options let you decide who can view your map. Your map will also appear in the app for your own use. Share your Tracker map link with selected friends and family so they can view your tracking on any device using the Tracker app or on the ExplorOz website. Ask them to download this app - it's free! Install Tracker on other family devices to monitor their movements (e.g., ensuring children reach school safely, tracking a partner who runs or cycles, or monitoring a family member on holiday). Simply log in to the app with your Member account to control the settings. Each app download is free! APP FEATURES -Tracks online & offline -Automatically syncs & updates your personal map -Uses Geofences to hide your movement in sensitive areas -Includes Save/Edit tools -Allows viewing of tracking from multiple devices within one app -No maps to download or use within this app (this is not a navigation or mapping app) GPS OPERATION: For Tracking, your device must have an inbuilt or external GPS to show the current position and use navigation features. If you have a WiFi-only iPad, connect an external GPS receiver. NETWORK CONNECTION: While tracking can occur without an internet connection, a network connection is required to sync all stored position data to your personal Tracking map. BATTERY USAGE: Tracking can be done while the app runs in the background and with the screen-saver on. Note that GPS usage may decrease battery life. Download ExplorOz Tracker now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

WaterMe1 screens
ExplorOz Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WaterMe at every 2 weeks against ExplorOz Tracker's every 11 months. WaterMe also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 14.0). ExplorOz Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 40%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

WaterMe ships an update every 2 weeks, ExplorOz Tracker every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WaterMe versus ExplorOz Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaterMeExplorOz Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNymet Australia PTY LTDI.T. Beyond Pty Ltd

Customer experience

WaterMe

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

ExplorOz Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

WaterMe

No in-app purchases

None

ExplorOz Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaterMe free?
WaterMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExplorOz Tracker free?
ExplorOz Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WaterMe or ExplorOz Tracker have ads?
Neither WaterMe nor ExplorOz Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WaterMe or ExplorOz Tracker?
WaterMe ships an update every 2 weeks, and ExplorOz Tracker every 11 months. Most recently, WaterMe was updated on October 5, 2026 and ExplorOz Tracker on October 21, 2026.

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