Comparison

Texas DPS vs WaterHandler

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

Head to head
About

Texas DPS

Access critical public safety information from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Search for registered sex offenders, view Texas's 10 Most Wanted fugitives, and report suspicious activity.

Highlights
  • Search sex offender registry by location
  • View Texas 10 Most Wanted
  • Submit tips on fugitives
  • Report suspicious activity via iWatch Texas
  • View human trafficking case locations
Features
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) mobile app presents a new interactive way to protect and serve the people of Texas. With the Texas DPS mobile app, you can easily explore the state’s Sex Offender Registry, Texas 10 Most Wanted lists, and much more. Favorite Features: • Easy-to-use and interactive map lets you search for registered sex offenders by location, name, route and proximity. • View detailed information from the Texas 10 Most Wanted program, submit a tip or just use this app to increase your awareness, and be on the lookout for fugitives and wanted sex offenders. • Learn the location of registered sex offenders and view recent cases of human trafficking happening near you using GPS information. • Use iWatch Texas to report suspicious activity to DPS law enforcement. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande; whether you’re in Austin or Abilene; download the Texas DPS mobile app to stay safe and informed everywhere you go. And be sure to follow the DPS on all of our social media accounts. Twitter: Texas DPS (@TxDPS) - https://twitter.com/txdps Texas Division of Emergency Management (@TDEM) - https://twitter.com/TDEM Texas Alerts (@TX_Alerts) - https://twitter.com/TX_Alerts Facebook: Texas DPS - https://www.facebook.com/TxDPS Texas 10 Most Wanted - https://www.facebook.com/texas10mostwanted

About

WaterHandler

Remotely monitor and control various smart home devices, including water valves, lights, and appliances. This system allows for faster and easier management of your connected devices from any location.

Highlights
  • Connect and control multiple devices
  • Faster and easier device management
  • Remote monitoring of smart devices
  • Control appliances like water valves and lights
  • Access from anywhere
Features
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With WaterHandler Hero Control System, you can connect and control multiple devices faster and easier. Wherever you are, you can monitor and control smart devices, and appliances (water valves, light, washing machine, hob, etc.

Screenshots

Texas DPS4 screens
WaterHandler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WaterHandler at monthly against Texas DPS's every 4 months. Texas DPS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Texas DPS against 5.0 for WaterHandler. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texas DPS ships an update every 4 months, WaterHandler monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Texas DPS versus WaterHandler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexas DPSWaterHandler
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTexas Department of Public SafetyHero Control System

Customer experience

Texas DPS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative47.8%

WaterHandler

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Texas DPS

No in-app purchases

None

WaterHandler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Texas DPS free?
Texas DPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WaterHandler free?
WaterHandler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Texas DPS or WaterHandler?
Texas DPS and WaterHandler are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Texas DPS or WaterHandler have ads?
Neither Texas DPS nor WaterHandler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texas DPS or WaterHandler?
Texas DPS ships an update every 4 months, and WaterHandler monthly. Most recently, Texas DPS was updated on November 1, 2026 and WaterHandler on November 3, 2026.

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