# Manual Reads — Manual Read App by NextCentury

> App for manual entry of meter readings for submetering systems. (iPhone/iPad app by Next Century Submetering Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-reads/id1552035778 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Next Century Submetering Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/994253846)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-reads/id1552035778/reviews.md

## What is Manual Reads?

The Manual Read App by NextCentury allows users to manual enter reads for meters without installing NextCentury equipment.

## Key features

- Manual meter reading entry
- No hardware installation required
- Data input for submetering systems
- User-friendly interface

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-reads/id1552035778/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-12-05*

Tool for gathering reads to be used in Next platform

### 1/5 — New update is horribly designed

*2023-08-29*

The new update on August 15th, 2023 made it so that every time you hit the next button, when you’re finished reading a meter, the keyboard just goes away, so you have to tap where you want to type again on the next meter, then the keyboard pops up. Plus in the previous version the dictation was great, you could dictate each meter hit next and not have to tap anywhere again, now since the keyboard goes away your dictation disappears. Reading a property with 250 meters usually took me about 45 minutes, with this new update it took me an hour and a half to read. Please change it back to the way it was. It’s wasting meter readers time.

### 5/5 — Manual Reading

*2021-03-16*

Offline mode is so nice! I love the option to take a picture too. Wonderful.

## Frequently asked questions about Manual Reads

### What is Manual Reads used for?

Manual Reads allows users to manually enter readings for meters without requiring the installation of specific NextCentury equipment. It's designed for efficient data input for submetering systems.

### Is Manual Reads free to use?

Yes, Manual Reads is available for free. The app is listed as free with no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned.

### What devices support Manual Reads?

Manual Reads is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Manual Reads updated?

The latest version of Manual Reads is 2.18.1, last updated on February 24, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates.

### What is the age rating for Manual Reads?

Manual Reads has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children and adults.

### Does Manual Reads have ads?

No, Manual Reads does not contain advertisements. The app is listed as having no ads.

### What is the user rating for Manual Reads?

Manual Reads has a rating of 4.3 stars based on 6 user ratings. This suggests generally positive user experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.29.0 — 2026-08-26

Minor bug fixes and updates

### 2.27.0 — 2026-07-30

Minor bug fixes and updates

### 2.26.0 — 2026-07-23

Minor updates and bugfixes.

### 2.25.0 — 2026-06-24

Minor changes and improvements

### 2.24.0 — 2026-06-09

Minor changes and improvements.

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