# mWater Surveyor

> mWater is a free data collection and visualization solution for any project.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.mwater.clientapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.mwater.clientapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `co.mwater.clientapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mWater
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 369,683
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (777 ratings)
- **Version:** 110.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2012-08-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.mwater.clientapp)
- **Website:** [http://mwater.co](http://mwater.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mwater.co/mwater-policies#tabpanel-privacy-policy](https://www.mwater.co/mwater-policies#tabpanel-privacy-policy)

## Description

**mWater Surveyor** is a free and versatile Chrome extension designed for comprehensive data collection and visualization across various projects. Ideal for monitoring water points, health facilities, schools, and other infrastructures, it allows users to design custom surveys, track data over time, and manage sites effectively.

Key features include task assignment and completion, photo uploads, offline data recording with automatic syncing upon reconnection, and real-time data analysis. Accessible in 20 languages, mWater Surveyor ensures seamless operation worldwide. Users can also manage and analyze their data on the [mWater portal](https://portal.mwater.co). Best of all, it remains free to use forever, empowering efficient and reliable data-driven decision-making.

## Rankings

- #116,748 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `co.mwater.clientapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

mWater Surveyor is praised for its user-friendly interface, reliability in remote data collection, and helpful customer support. Users find it efficient for real-time surveys and geographically based data. However, multiple reviews highlight significant issues with the app failing to open or load properly, forcing repeated reinstallations. Update failures and the need for improved input fields are also common concerns.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly interface.
- Reliable and effective for data collection and surveys, especially in remote areas without network coverage.
- Helps in capturing real-time data efficiently, simplifying research surveys and data submission.
- Good customer support that is responsive and helpful.
- Supports geographically located data collection effectively.

### Cons

- App frequently fails to open, showing only the logo and then freezing or not progressing further.
- Users experience issues requiring uninstalling and reinstalling the app repeatedly.
- Problems with app updates failing to install properly, causing usability issues.
- Comments box and certain details (e.g., for RCC ESR) need improvement or expansion.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.mwater.clientapp)