The Waterbug App vs SARA Sightings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Waterbug App
Identify freshwater invertebrates found in Australian waterways. Assess the health of rivers, creeks, and wetlands by observing these creatures. Contribute your findings to a national citizen science program.
- Waterbug identification
- River health assessment
- Citizen science contribution
- Data submission
- Australian freshwater invertebrates
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Identify waterbugs (freshwater invertebrates) from Australia, assess the health of a river/creek/wetland and submit data to contribute to the citizen science program - The National Waterbug Blitz.
SARA Sightings
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SARA Sightings lets you quickly record observations of sawfish, sharks and rays to support Sharks And Rays Australia (SARA). Your reports help scientists understand when and where these species occur.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: The Waterbug App at 3 against SARA Sightings's —. On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Waterbug App | SARA Sightings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Sharman | Sharks And Rays Australia Research Limited |
In-app purchases
The Waterbug App
No in-app purchases
SARA Sightings
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Waterbug App free?
Is SARA Sightings free?
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