Towngas Metering vs Home 5G寬頻
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Towngas Metering
This app simplifies gas meter reading by connecting to a smart meter via Bluetooth. It allows for one-click reporting, provides monthly notifications, and can even help friends report their meter readings.
- Bluetooth meter connection
- One-click meter reading reporting
- Monthly reporting notifications
- Assists friends with readings
- QR code meter compatibility
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A smart meter reader (MS) is required on the gas meter to work with this app. Towngas is progressively upgrading gas meters for customers. If a QR code is found on your meter, your home is ready for smart metering. Connect gas meter with smart device through Bluetooth to simplify the meter reading reporting process. Pair up with your home smart gas meter to provide one-click meter reading reporting experience and monthly reporting notification to ensure your bills are as exact as possible. May even connect to other smart gas meters and help your friends to report gas meter readings.
Home 5G寬頻
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HK’s first 5G broadband App. Easily manage and enhance your home Wi-Fi experience! 6 Main Functions: 1. Optimal Location Test the network strength of your current location and find out the optimal location to place your router 2. Network Diagnosis Check your SIM card, network connection, and other statuses. Provide relevant suggestions to fix network issues 3. Optimize Wi-Fi Switch to the best Wi-Fi channel automatically to boost Wi-Fi speed 4. Connected Device(s) Check the connection status of connected devices, block unknown devices, and manage your child’s internet access time 5. 24x7 Technical Support & Report Problem 24x7 technical support to provide immediate assistance; or report a problem and our specialists will follow up 6. FAQs and Useful Tips Provide answers to frequently asked questions and useful tips
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Home 5G寬頻 at monthly against Towngas Metering's every 4 months. Towngas Metering's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.
Towngas Metering ships an update every 4 months, Home 5G寬頻 monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Towngas Metering | Home 5G寬頻 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited 香港中華煤氣有限公司 | SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited |
In-app purchases
Towngas Metering
No in-app purchases
Home 5G寬頻
No in-app purchases
