Water for Free - Dispenser Map

Name: Water for Free - Dispenser Map
Rating: 3 (500 reviews)
Author: Water For Free

By: Water For Free App

Water for Free collects all the locations of water fountains throughout HK

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

74,958 ▲ 475

Data as of 2026-08-25

Rating:

3.00 +1

(500)

Version:

2.5.2

Last updated: 2025-10-23

Ranking

#249,994 ▲ 136

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Water for Free is a handy Chrome extension dedicated to mapping all free water fountains throughout Hong Kong. This tool enables users to easily find spots to refill their water bottles on the go, promoting eco-friendly habits by reducing plastic waste.

The updated version includes enhanced features such as photos of water fountains, details on water temperature (hot, cold, or room temperature), and pathfinding capabilities. Users can also report, update, or suggest new water fountain locations directly within the app. Additionally, sharing water fountain information with friends is made simple, helping to spread awareness and encourage sustainable water consumption across the community.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Community

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Version:

2.5.2 Last updated: 2025-10-23

Version code:

202033

Creation date:

2014-03-29

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

41.60MB

Email:

co*****@waterforfree.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 249,994 ▲ 136

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Developed by:

Water For Free

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.computancy.apps.waterforfree

Email:

co*****@waterforfree.org

Website:

https://www.waterforfree.org/

User Reviews

Users love the app's concept of promoting free water access and environmental benefits, finding it helpful for outdoor activities. However, many face significant issues such as frequent crashes, failure to load map data, and poor location services. Most complaints come from users in Hong Kong, the app's main service area, highlighting problems with map loading and usability. Developers have been responsive, with some users appreciating recent updates. Overall, the app's idea is praised, but technical problems hinder its effectiveness.

Pros

Great idea promoting free water access and environmental benefits
Helpful and useful for outdoor activities and locating free water dispensers
Users appreciate the developer's responsiveness and updates
App has a good concept and is well-intentioned
Provides information about free water dispensers in Hong Kong

Cons

App crashes frequently especially when the map is fully loaded or when selecting a pin
The app often gets stuck on 'Updating Fountain Database' and fails to load data
Poor map functionality and slow loading times, especially for Hong Kong users
Location services do not function properly, preventing app usage
Limited usability outside of Hong Kong