Comparison

Bright vs Screenshot Explainer

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

Head to head
About

Bright

Track your electricity and gas usage in real-time from your smart meters. This app helps you manage energy consumption and spend more efficiently, contributing to carbon reduction goals. Requires compatible hardware for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy consumption monitoring
  • Electricity and gas usage tracking
  • Smart meter data access via DCC or CAD
  • Clamp-on sensor support for electricity
  • Energy spend management
  • Carbon efficiency goals
Features
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Monitor your energy consumption anytime, anywhere with Bright. For real-time data you need Glowmarkt compatible hardware (https://shop.glowmarkt.com/) - which works with either smart or traditional meters. People with SMETS2 (or E&A SMETS 1) meters can access their half hourly data with Bright for free, once they go through our verification process. Bright lets you check your energy consumption, this could be electricity and gas usage from your smart meters, via the DCC or our Consumer Access Device (CAD). Clamp-on technology sensors can support electricity usage monitoring. Our goal is to help you manage your energy consumption and spend more efficiently as we all strive to become more carbon efficient. To see our Frequently Asked Questions go to: https://glowmarkt.com/#/faqs/apps For more information or any questions please contact: support@glowmarkt.com Join the Glow community (https://forum.glowmarkt.com/).

About

Screenshot Explainer

Features
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Confused by an error message? Not sure what a screen means? Screenshot Explainer turns any screenshot into a clear answer — and shows you how to fix problems fast. Upload a screenshot and instantly: • Extract text from images (copy and search errors) • Understand what the screen means in plain English • Find out what’s wrong (if anything) • Get step-by-step fixes for issues No need to manually type errors or search endlessly. Works with: • Error messages and crash screens • Login and authentication issues • Payment and billing problems • Confusing settings and system screens • Warnings and security alerts • Charts, dashboards and data Smart detection: The app automatically recognises whether your screenshot contains a real issue or just information — so it won’t invent problems when nothing is wrong. Free to try: • Extract text from screenshots • Get explanations for up to 3 screenshots Upgrade to Premium to unlock: • Full step-by-step fixes • Common mistakes and alternative solutions • Save and revisit screenshot history • Higher usage limits Screenshots are processed securely and are never stored unless you choose to save them. AI analysis is for informational purposes only and may not always be accurate. Terms of Use: https://screenshot-explainer-legal.screenshotexplainer.workers.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://screenshot-explainer-legal.screenshotexplainer.workers.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Bright4 screens
Screenshot Explainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bright at none against Screenshot Explainer's 2. Bright also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Screenshot Explainer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Screenshot Explainer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bright asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bright ships an update every 2 months, Screenshot Explainer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bright versus Screenshot Explainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrightScreenshot Explainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHILDEBRAND TECHNOLOGY LTDWinners Media Limited

Bugs and requests

Bright

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App crashes
  • Data not loading
  • Login issues
  • Registration errors
  • Password reset emails not received
Show 23 more
  • Graphs too tall for screen
  • Inconsistent billing data
  • App stopped working
  • Tariff information outdated
  • Login issues with password managers
  • Slow data loading
  • Gas cost not showing
  • Comparison views broken
  • Font changed to Times New Roman
  • Doesn't remember login
  • App won't load anything on iOS 15.3
  • Duplicate meters showing
  • Server outage caused no data
  • Smart meter display not recognized
  • Authentication details not sent
  • Login button not clickable until character re-typed
  • Comparison views broken
  • Gas Tariff not found
  • App won't work on IOS 15.3
  • Doesn't remember login
  • Login button not clickable until character re-typed
  • Gas Tariff not found
  • App won't work on IOS 15.3

Requested features

8 requests
  • Export data (CSV)
  • More data analysis
  • iOS widget
  • Support for dual-rate electricity tariffs (Economy 7)
  • Apple Watch version
Show 3 more
  • Ability for customer to override incorrect supplier data
  • Face-ID login
  • Live gas usage in graphical fashion

Screenshot Explainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bright

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Screenshot Explainer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Bright free?
Bright is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screenshot Explainer free?
Screenshot Explainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bright or Screenshot Explainer have ads?
Neither Bright nor Screenshot Explainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bright or Screenshot Explainer?
Bright ships an update every 2 months, and Screenshot Explainer every 2 days. Most recently, Bright was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screenshot Explainer on October 20, 2026.

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