Meter vs Nexgen Surveying
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
Nexgen Surveying
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With our experienced professional surveyors, field crews, and in-house support staff, we provide our clients with the most cost-effective, high-quality, and precise services in the industry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meter at every 2 months against Nexgen Surveying's every 7 months. 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, Nexgen Surveying every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meter | Nexgen Surveying |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MRI Software | Nexgen Enterprises LLC |
In-app purchases
Meter
No in-app purchases
Nexgen Surveying
No in-app purchases
Questions
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