Jenco Wand vs Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jenco Wand
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App Store listing, combined app, iOS Designed with the everyday users in mind, the Wand app, when paired with a Jenco Wand tester, is the simplest way to accurately measure pH, ORP, conductivity, salinity, TDS and temperature readings. This app is optimized for the iPhone. ▶ One-button Bluetooth pairing Easily pair to Jenco’s Wand tester, which contain the sensors and the processing hardware that accurately converts analog electrochemical and temperature signals to digital signals. ▶ Easy to use with guided operations Thoughtful screen layout, guided calibration operations, jargon-free instructions deliver the best-in-class user experience. ▶ Quality readings High accuracy and repeatability made possible by 45 years of experience in designing and producing water quality instruments. • With model pH610B Wand tester, app measures the full pH range of 0.00 to 14.00 with high resolution of 0.01 and high accuracy of +/- 0.05 pH. • With model ORP650B Wand tester, app measure the full ORP range of -1000 to 1000 mV with resolution of 1 mV and accuracy of +/- 1% full scale. • With model EC110B Wand tester, app measures conductivity range of 0 to 2000 μS with resolution of 1 μS and accuracy of ±1% full scale; salinity range of 0 to 1000 ppm with resolution of 5 ppm and accuracy of ±1% full scale; TDS range of 0 to 2000 mg/L with resolution of 3 to 10 mg/L and accuracy of ±1% full scale. • With model EC111B Wand tester, app measures conductivity range of 0.00 to 20.00 mS with resolution of 0.10 mS and accuracy of ±1% full scale and ±2% full scale when reading is > 10.00 mS; salinity range of 0.00 to 10.00 ppt with resolution of 0.05 ppt and accuracy of ±1% full scale and ±2% full scale when reading is > 5.00 ppt; TDS range of 0.00 to 20.00 g/L with resolution of 0.03 to 0.10 g/L and accuracy of ±1% full scale and ±2% full scale when reading is > 10.00 g/L. • With model EC115B Wand tester, app measures conductivity range of 0.0 to 100.0 μS with resolution of 0.5 μS and accuracy of ±1% full scale; salinity range of 0.0 to 50.0 ppm with resolution of 0.3 ppm and accuracy of ±1% full scale; TDS range of 0.0 to 100.0 mg/L with resolution of 0.15 to 0.5 mg/L and accuracy of ±1% full scale. • With model TDS110B Wand tester, app measures TDS range of 0 to 4000 mg/L with resolution of 6 to 20 mg/L and accuracy of ±1% full scale. This reading quality is made possible by Jenco’s 45-year experience in designing and producing water quality instruments. ▶ Practical, useful features Geo-tagged data storage, reading quality indicator, data sharing, temperature display, calibration reminders, calibration log, and more. ▶ Other features: Saved readings • Save reading data with GPS mapping • Annotate saved readings with notes • Share saved readings to other apps Calibration • Step-by-step guided calibration procedure • 1, 2 or 3 point calibration • Displays calibration history • Selectable US or NIST pH buffer sets Miscellaneous • Temperature display in °C or °F • Displays Wand tester’s battery life • Pause readings (Hold) Multi-Lingual support • English • Simplified Chinese
Meter
This utility app turns your iPhone into a comprehensive measurement toolkit. It provides access to various device sensors for real-time data on altitude, speed, pressure, motion, magnetic fields, location, sound levels, and leveling. Enjoy a clean interface with no ads or subscriptions.
- Complete sensor suite
- Real-time measurements
- High accuracy and precision
- Modern card-based interface
- Dark mode support
- Privacy-focused local data processing
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful sensor measurement toolkit with Meter! Access all your device's sensors in one beautifully designed app. **COMPLETE SENSOR SUITE** • **Altimeter** - Real-time altitude and barometric pressure • **Speedometer** - GPS-based speed tracking with multiple units • **Barometer** - Atmospheric pressure monitoring • **Accelerometer** - 3-axis motion detection and gravity measurements • **Magnetometer** - Magnetic field strength and compass functionality • **GPS** - Precise location coordinates and accuracy indicators • **Sound Level Meter** - Decibel measurements (0-120 dB) with advanced classification • **Level Tool** - Precise leveling with roll/pitch measurements **KEY FEATURES** • Modern, intuitive card-based interface • Dark mode support • High accuracy and precision • No advertisements or subscriptions • Privacy-focused with local data processing • Real-time measurements with comprehensive error handling Perfect for engineers, scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about their device's capabilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Meter at Free against Jenco Wand's $9.99. Meter also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 49 months). Jenco Wand's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). On 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
Meter is free to download; Jenco Wand costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jenco Wand ships an update every 49 months, Meter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jenco Wand | Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jenco Instruments, Inc. | Jiajun Zhang |
In-app purchases
Jenco Wand
No in-app purchases
Meter
No in-app purchases
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