Comparison

Meter vs MetersXpress

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

Head to head
About

Meter

Features
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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

About

MetersXpress

Features
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MetersXpress uses state of the art optical character recognition technology to “read” your progressive meters quickly and intelligently, along with voice recognition and keypad entry to accurately record and store all progressives in a fraction of the time it takes today. Use MetersXpress backend reporting system to manage your asset files, configure your to-do lists, and review any variances.

Screenshots

Meter4 screens
MetersXpress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meter at every 2 months against MetersXpress's every 4 months. Meter also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meter ships an update every 2 months, MetersXpress every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Meter versus MetersXpress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeterMetersXpress
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMRI SoftwareEveri Holdings Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Meter

No in-app purchases

None

MetersXpress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meter free?
Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetersXpress free?
MetersXpress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meter or MetersXpress have ads?
Neither Meter nor MetersXpress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meter or MetersXpress?
Meter ships an update every 2 months, and MetersXpress every 4 months. Most recently, Meter was updated on September 14, 2026 and MetersXpress on September 8, 2026.

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