Comparison

Itron Field Tools vs MEA Learning Events

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

Head to head
About

Itron Field Tools

This application helps utility field workers accurately configure and manage ERTs and meters. It ensures reliable data collection for billing and analysis, improving field worker efficiency. The tool supports various Itron devices and configurations for gas and water utilities.

Highlights
  • Configure device telemetry parameters
  • Configure communication modes
  • Validate network configuration
  • Read tampers
  • Check meter configurations
  • Extract interval data
  • Validate cellular network coverage
Features
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Field Tools ERT and Meter Configuration Accuracy for Reliable Data Collection FIELD TOOLS v3.2 - August 2026 Field Tools is an Itron app built on decades of programmable metering experience in the gas and water utility markets. Field Tools ensures Itron ERTs are configured correctly, allowing a utility to properly bill consumers and analyze meter data with a mobile or head-end system. Field Tools is designed to improve the efficiency of today’s field worker when installing, programming and checking Itron ERTs. Built on the Itron Mobile foundation, Field Tools enables the use of smartphones and tablets to perform various field tasks related to managing utility meter data collection hardware. Field Tools includes features such as: • Configuring device telemetry parameters • Configuring communication modes • Changing from mobile to network mode • Validating network configuration • Reading Tampers • Checking meter configurations • High Speed Firmware download on select devices • Extracting Interval Data • Intelis meter Valve Commands • Cellular Network Coverage Validation Flexibility Field Tools is designed to run on smartphones and tablets allowing a Utility to choose the best and most affordable device for each employee, and working alongside other apps reducing the number of mobile devices carried by a field worker. Connected The mobile field worker can synchronize new configurations throughout the day using any Internet connection (cellular, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet) from anywhere: at home, in the office, or in the field. Programming Field Tools connects to a designated head-end cloud server to retrieve customer-specific meter configurations needed to accurately program ERTs and meters in the field. Validation Field Tools provides the field worker and utility with the comfort and satisfaction that billing will be accurate. Network-Attach Field Tools enables a smooth transition of ERTs and meters from mobile to network modes, in addition to validating network attach information after an ERT or meter has associated with a network. Itron Wireless Communications Modules Field Tools uses the compact Itron Mobile Radio that uses Bluetooth® to connect to the Field Tools app on a variety of mobile devices. Itron radios support Wakeup and Bubble Up ERTs. Supported Itron Radios: IMR, IMR2, IMR-FT Supported ERTs: 40G/GB, 50W, 60W, 60WP, 100G, 100W, OpenWay Riva 500G, 500W and Intelis Gas meters, Gen5 500G, 500W and Intelis Gas meters, Cellular 500G and 500W ERT Modules, and Solar Battery Access Points (SBAP) Supported Feature Set: Read, Check, Program, Switch to Network mode, Switch to Mobile mode and more Itron continually works to add more ERTs and features to Field Tools. ABOUT ITRON Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com. Itron® and OpenWay® are registered trademarks of Itron, Inc. All third-party trademarks are property of their respective owners and any usage herein does not suggest or imply any relationship between Itron and the third party unless expressly stated.

About

MEA Learning Events

This app provides educational opportunities and professional development for individuals in the energy industry. It offers access to in-person, hybrid, and virtual events tailored for professionals in gas and electric distribution utilities.

Highlights
  • Energy industry education
  • Leadership development
  • Industry connections
  • In-person events
  • Hybrid events
  • Virtual events
Features
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MEA Energy Association empowers the energy industry through education, leadership development, and industry connections. In-person, hybrid, and virtual events are designed for operations, engineering, and management personnel working at gas and electric distribution utilities.

Screenshots

Itron Field Tools3 screens
MEA Learning Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MEA Learning Events at 4.9 against Itron Field Tools's 1.9. MEA Learning Events also leads on ratings volume (273 vs 48). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MEA Learning Events holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEA Learning Events has 273 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Itron Field Tools versus MEA Learning Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterItron Field ToolsMEA Learning Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (48 ratings)4.9 (273 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings48273 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB85 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperItron Inc.Midwest Energy Association, Inc.

Customer experience

Itron Field Tools

All ratings48 ratings
Positive22.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

MEA Learning Events

All ratings270 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Itron Field Tools

No in-app purchases

None

MEA Learning Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Itron Field Tools free?
Itron Field Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MEA Learning Events free?
MEA Learning Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Itron Field Tools or MEA Learning Events?
MEA Learning Events is rated higher. Itron Field Tools averages 1.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while MEA Learning Events averages 4.9 from 273 ratings.
Do Itron Field Tools or MEA Learning Events have ads?
Neither Itron Field Tools nor MEA Learning Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Itron Field Tools or MEA Learning Events?
Itron Field Tools ships an update every 2 months, and MEA Learning Events every 2 months. Most recently, Itron Field Tools was updated on October 15, 2026 and MEA Learning Events on October 13, 2026.

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