Comparison

Digi vs MeterRead

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

Head to head
About

Digi

Features
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Your 20250-65 particle counter is Bluetooth-enabled, allowing for wireless communication with iOS devices using the free Digi-Sense Connect - Particle app. This app turns your device into a real-time data monitoring system that allows you to review, evaluate, modify and transfer the data collected to email or text. It also allows you to keep a safe distance from potentially hazardous parameters or leave the measuring instrument in place over time and wirelessly collect data at your convenience. Once on your device, the data can be forwarded to others via email or text message and saved for future reference or analysis. Wireless setup is simple. Download the free Digi-Sense Connect - Particle app to your iOS device. Enable Bluetooth on your instrument and open the app on your device. The instrument will be detected by your device and listed as an available source that you can select. Once selected, the data detected by the instrument will be displayed on your device and some of the instrument functions can be accessed. A full description of its operation is available for download in the app.

About

MeterRead

Features
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The MeterRead app will draw a simple graph of the sampled data β€œlive” on the device. This stored data can then be exported using any preferred communication app. The exported data will include the graph and measured vales in a table. In addition, simple screenshots of the display can be saved and shared.

Screenshots

Digi3 screens
MeterRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MeterRead at monthly against Digi's every 4 months. Digi's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digi ships an update every 4 months, MeterRead monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Digi versus MeterRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigiMeterRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCole-Parmer Instrument CompanyTriplett

In-app purchases

None

Digi

No in-app purchases

None

MeterRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digi free?
Digi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeterRead free?
MeterRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Digi or MeterRead have ads?
Neither Digi nor MeterRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digi or MeterRead?
Digi ships an update every 4 months, and MeterRead monthly. Most recently, Digi was updated on November 11, 2026 and MeterRead on November 5, 2026.

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