Brightly Meter Reader Mobile vs Manual Reads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brightly Meter Reader Mobile
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Submeter Reading Entry for Brightly Stoftware Upload Manual Submeter Readings directly. Readings will be validated for consistency based on Historical Consumption and Photos.
Manual Reads
Manually input meter readings without needing specific hardware. This utility app simplifies data entry for submetering systems.
- Manual meter reading entry
- No hardware installation required
- Data input for submetering systems
- User-friendly interface
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The Manual Read App by NextCentury allows users to manual enter reads for meters without installing NextCentury equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Manual Reads at every 3 weeks against Brightly Meter Reader Mobile's every 5 months. Brightly Meter Reader Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brightly Meter Reader Mobile ships an update every 5 months, Manual Reads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brightly Meter Reader Mobile | Manual Reads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brightly Software, Inc. | Next Century Submetering Systems |
In-app purchases
Brightly Meter Reader Mobile
No in-app purchases
Manual Reads
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Brightly Meter Reader Mobile free?
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