Comparison

i vs Consumer Collect

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

Head to head

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

i

Features

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Bluetooth® Connect with mobile device by i-BTPSENSOR application via Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 1. Supported molds : Mountain, Road & Shock 2. Supported Units : PSI , BAR & KG/CM² 3. Battery power detection 4. Security Alarm

About

Consumer Collect

This app uses advanced OCR technology to capture utility meter readings. It streamlines the process of data entry for utility companies and their field technicians. The service is designed for efficient and accurate collection of meter information.

Highlights

OCR engine for reading capture
Utility meter data collection
Streamlined data entry
Accurate information capture
Designed for field technicians

Features

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Capture utility readings using a sophisticated OCR engine service from ITRON

Screenshots

i3 screens

Consumer Collect2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Consumer Collect at every 4 months against i's every 9 months. Consumer Collect also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 9 months, Consumer Collect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

i versus Consumer Collect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	i	Consumer Collect
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 9 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.6	8.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	151 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	CO-LUCK ENTERPRISE CO., LTD	Itron Inc.

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

None

Consumer Collect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i free?

i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Consumer Collect free?

Consumer Collect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do i or Consumer Collect have ads?

Neither i nor Consumer Collect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, i or Consumer Collect?

i ships an update every 9 months, and Consumer Collect every 4 months. Most recently, i was updated on September 29, 2026 and Consumer Collect on October 10, 2026.