Meter vs Yes MDM Meter Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meter
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Lindsey Software’s Meter Reader application will help you organize and automate your utility readings each month, simply and easily. No more cumbersome equipment. You can now scan the meter directly, using the camera on your iOS device or with a HousingManager.com provided barcode reading case and sync your information back to Lindsey with no manual entry. Features: • Track and organize your monthly utility reading • Scan meter directly from your iOS device or you have the option to enter manually • Sort by unit # or address for each access • Add or delete profiles easily • Sync with Lindsey, using your data plan or Wi-Fi • Use QR codes to auto populate your Software ID and Password • Easy to learn and use
Yes MDM Meter Reader
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The Yes MDM Meter Reader App is available to meter readers who are with the MDM i.e., Meter Data Management website login. The app allows you to log in securely from anywhere and allow you to complete your Meter Readings with a few simple touches.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meter at every 2 months against Yes MDM Meter Reader's every 8 months. Yes MDM Meter Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Meter ships an update every 2 months, Yes MDM Meter Reader every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meter | Yes MDM Meter Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MRI Software | Yardi Systems, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Meter
No in-app purchases
Yes MDM Meter Reader
No in-app purchases
