U vs MCS Mobile Metering
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
U
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U-Collect (powered by GIS Cloud) mobile data collection is a tool which allows ASTERRA's field users and local leak detection crews to collect and record field inspection data. The tool is designated for online and offline collection. Simply sign in with your ASTERRA account and send collected data directly to your Utilis web-map app in the cloud. Note! This app will use GPS in the background to give you the most accurate and current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
MCS Mobile Metering
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Mobile Metering is a facility management field service app. Built on the MCS IWMS platform, the mobile app enables you in the manual, periodically reoccurring reading of energy meters. Walk around with your smartphone and conveniently capture meter data to track your energy consumption. Key capabilities Intuitive user interface and personalized information Easily capture energy meter readings and gauge meter readings Quickly capture readings using OCR image recognition Work offline anytime and everywhere. A network connection is required only for initialization and final synchronization. User can choose their preferred way of working by selecting either an overview-based or location-based approach. Smooth data synchronization.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MCS Mobile Metering at 13.0 against U's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
U ships an update every 4 months, MCS Mobile Metering every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | U | MCS Mobile Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months โ better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Utilis Corp. | Spacewell |
In-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
MCS Mobile Metering
No in-app purchases









