# EyeOnWater vs Snake Identifier

EyeOnWater and Snake Identifier both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Snake Identifier's written reviews are positive against 56% of EyeOnWater's. EyeOnWater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (44K vs 28). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. EyeOnWater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snake Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EyeOnWater has 44K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of EyeOnWater's written reviews are positive against 100% of Snake Identifier's.

EyeOnWater ships an update every 3 weeks, Snake Identifier every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeOnWater | Snake Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyeonwater/id915457810/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-identifier/id6748866519/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 65 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Badger Meter, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175068022) | [Kawaii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696001381) |

## What reviewers say

### EyeOnWater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyeonwater/id915457810)

Monitor your home's water consumption with this app. View detailed usage history, identify leaks, and understand your water usage trends. Connect to your supported water utility account to make your water usage visible.

**Highlights:** View recent water usage with comparison, Detailed usage history (day, week, month, year), Discover usage trends, Detect leaks and reduce waste, Contact water utility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Leak detection
- 👍 Detailed water usage data
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring and reducing water consumption
- 🚀 Alerts user to leaks
- 👍 Useful for identifying and fixing leaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or unreliable data
- 🐛 Fails to detect major leaks
- 🐛 App not updating or working properly
- 🐛 Delayed or late notifications about leaks
- 🐛 Inability to pinpoint location of leaks

**Reported bugs**

- App not working or showing zero usage
- Login issues or inability to access account
- Inconsistent or unreliable data reporting

**Requested features**

- More real-time or frequent data updates
- Ability to export data
- Notifications by phone call or text message
- Ability to set custom leak alert thresholds
- Integration with home automation systems


### Snake Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-identifier/id6748866519)

Identify snake species instantly with AI-powered photo analysis. Get detailed profiles, danger level estimates, and log your encounters. Explore a community atlas of sightings worldwide.

**Highlights:** AI-powered species identification, Detailed species profiles, Danger level estimates, Personal Field Log, Community Serpent Atlas, Look-alike species awareness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snake Identifier Pro (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Snake Identifier Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeOnWater free?

EyeOnWater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snake Identifier free?

Snake Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EyeOnWater or Snake Identifier?

Snake Identifier is rated higher. EyeOnWater averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Snake Identifier averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do EyeOnWater or Snake Identifier have ads?

Neither EyeOnWater nor Snake Identifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EyeOnWater or Snake Identifier?

EyeOnWater ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snake Identifier every 2 months. Most recently, EyeOnWater was updated on October 30, 2026 and Snake Identifier on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*