Comparison

NGO vs VPie Classic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NGO

This app simplifies meter reading data collection and analysis in the field. It provides on-the-spot insights into water usage patterns, leak detection, and reverse flow, improving customer service and operational efficiency for utilities.

Highlights
  • On-site meter data collection
  • Real-time data analysis
  • Leak and reverse flow detection
  • Customer water usage graphing
  • AMI functionality in hand
  • Troubleshooting usage anomalies
Features
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ANALYZE AND PRESENT DATA AT THE SOURCE Simplify the collection of meter reading data and turn it into actionable information with the NGO™ app. This app enables your personnel to make the most of their time while in the field, providing on-the-spot analysis and presentment capabilities. Part of the enhanced R900® System, NGO leverages the detailed, accurate metering data from the E-Coder® absolute encoder register. Analyze that metering data at the source to improve your customer service as well as identify leaks and reverse flow. AUTOMATE AND OPTIMIZE YOUR FIELD OPERATIONS Neptune makes it easy for your utility to optimize workforce and operational efficiency. Running on any common iOS phone or tablet, NGO enables your field techs to collect detailed data logging information when needed during on-site customer visits. They can immediately generate graphs of a customer’s water usage patterns to show exactly when they used more water than usual or when a probable continuous leak began somewhere in their house. The graphs also provide all E-Coder alerts to further aid in troubleshooting usage anomalies. Our NGO app is easy to install and use, and immediately puts AMI functionality literally in the palm of your hand – including 96 days of hourly interval data as well as flags for leaks, tamper, and reverse flow straight from the meter. PROVIDE PROACTIVE, CONFIDENT CUSTOMER SERVICE The NGO app helps your utility save time and money, especially when it comes to saving truck rolls by allowing faster response in the field. It puts the power of Neptune’s E-Coder technology and advanced analysis into more of your utility personnel’s hands. With simplified access through the app to accurate, timely information, your personnel can take care of a customer’s water-related issue or answer a question then and there, in a single site visit. Quickly, easily, and confidently, they can inform customers of high water consumption and identify leaks and other problems much earlier, cutting weeks and possibly months in the discovery and saving customers a great deal of money in the process. All this proactivity can head off high bill complaints, reduce delinquent payments, and eliminate write-offs.

About

VPie Classic

This app helps field service teams in utilities collect and share data efficiently. It allows for easy management of customer accounts and provides real-time visibility into all account activities, including service data, photos, schedules, and customer visits.

Highlights
  • Data collection and sharing
  • Customer account management
  • Real-time visibility
  • Monitor account activities
  • Field service data tracking
  • Schedule and visit management
Features
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VPie Classic A powerful solution for Utilities and their field service team to easily collect and share data. Manage your customers accounts easily in the field. Field Service Management with transparency and real time visibility. Monitor all account activities such as field service data, photos, schedules and customer visits.

Screenshots

NGO3 screens
VPie Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VPie Classic at 100% against NGO's 0%. VPie Classic also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NGO sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. VPie Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VPie Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NGO's written reviews are positive against 100% of VPie Classic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NGO ships an update every 36 months, VPie Classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NGO versus VPie Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNGOVPie Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings712 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNeptune Technology GroupVepo Solutions

Customer experience

NGO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

VPie Classic

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NGO

One-time4
  • Data Log$9.99
  • Off Cycle$9.99
  • Pressure$9.99
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  • Purchase All Modes$19.99
None

VPie Classic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NGO free?
NGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VPie Classic free?
VPie Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NGO or VPie Classic?
VPie Classic is rated higher. NGO averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while VPie Classic averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do NGO or VPie Classic have ads?
Neither NGO nor VPie Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NGO or VPie Classic?
NGO ships an update every 36 months, and VPie Classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, NGO was updated on September 17, 2026 and VPie Classic on August 19, 2026.

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