Comparison

MeterTrax vs eMeter Reader

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

Head to head

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About

MeterTrax

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MeterTrax needs access to your photo library to attach photos of meter readings for accurate tracking and reporting.

About

eMeter Reader

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eMeter Reader by Raltech Solutions makes utility meter reading smarter, faster, and more accurate. Designed for property owners, the app enables seamless data capture, image uploads, and real-time reporting, all in one intuitive interface. eMeter Reader helps eliminate meter readings and inaccurate billing errors and ensures every reading is tracked with precision. Key Features: Capture and upload meter images for verification Record readings digitally Sync data in real time with secure cloud storage Generate reports instantly for analysis Developed by: Raltech Solutions (Pty) Ltd — The experts in building reliable, innovative software for smarter operations. Empower your team. Improve accuracy. Save time. Download eMeter Reader today!

Screenshots

MeterTrax3 screens

eMeter Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

MeterTrax and eMeter Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

MeterTrax versus eMeter Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MeterTrax	eMeter Reader
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Every 2 weeks
Ads	—	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	38 MB	37 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	AQUATRAX LLC	Raltech Solutions

In-app purchases

None

MeterTrax

No in-app purchases

None

eMeter Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeterTrax free?

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

Is eMeter Reader free?

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

Which is updated more often, MeterTrax or eMeter Reader?

MeterTrax ships an update every 2 weeks, and eMeter Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, MeterTrax was updated on September 28, 2026 and eMeter Reader on September 17, 2026.