Comparison

On vs Utilityplus Meter Reader

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

Head to head
About

On

This tool assists amateur radio operators with managing on-air nets and check-ins. It offers real-time messaging, email integration, and detailed operator information retrieval. The app supports multiple simultaneous sessions and configurable displays for efficient communication and tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time net check-in tracking
  • Instant messaging (AIM) sessions
  • Integrated email client
  • Configurable information displays
  • QRZ/QRZCQ call sign lookup
  • WebSDR audio streaming
  • QRZ Logbook integration
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On-Air Net Scraper "Personal" Pro is an iPhone/iPad/MacOS silicon App providing a wide range of features for Amateur Radio operators (Hams). Key features include NetLogger Amateur Radio On-Air Nets, Check-Ins and multiple Almost Instant Message (AIM) sessions in real-time data awareness. AIM pass key automatic email request with single button click resulting in immediate pass key information reply. Full integrated Email client for yet another method for Hams to carry out conversations. Multiple tabbed displays allowing user to track unlimited number of On-Air Net Check-Ins at one time. User configurable information displays to included viewing detailed Ham information within Check-In views. Near real-time AIM client text message send and receive. Searching and viewing Past NetLogger Nets and Check-Ins. Monitor mode so users can be aware of NetLogger Check-In "lurkers". Simultaneous QRZ and QRZCQ login is supported facilitating Call Sign lookup and Ham information retrieval. Easy, click to display NetLogger Nets, Check-Ins Call Sign and operator status information, not requiring QRZ/CQ accounts. Multi-screen displays to included improved 2-way and 3-way split screens provide simultaneous displays of Check-Ins, AIM, AIM and Net Scraper Message Exchange current listing data along with WebSDR viewing and listening. PERSISTENT WebSDR radio LIVE audio listenings while simultaneously viewing multiple Net Check-In views. Seamlessly integrates with On-Air Net Scraper Desktop Server WebSocket Interface supporting private Internet chat sessions between On-Air Net Scraper ME clients. JS8Call/WSJTX full participation in digital radio REAL-TIME texting when using NetBird VPN or when paired with On-Air Net Scraper's Message Exchange (ME) Server. Autoload favorite NetLogger nets. Callsign search both NetLogger Active and Past net listing, including improved automatic continuous search and displaying of matched nets. QRZ Logbook insert/update/delete. Supports On-Device authentication and Two-Factor authentication in addition to encrypted secure storage of sensitive data and app access security. JS8Call dynamic frequency adjustment.

About

Utilityplus Meter Reader

Features
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This app enables internal company users to easily capture and submit meter readings with added convenience. Key features include offline mode for capturing readings, image capture for visual meter documentation, the ability to add detailed notes, and export readings to Excel files for streamlined reporting. With its intuitive interface and secure data handling, this app is perfect for field personnel and staff managing meter operations.

Screenshots

On4 screens
Utilityplus Meter Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Utilityplus Meter Reader at 12.0 against On's 15.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

On ships an update monthly, Utilityplus Meter Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
On versus Utilityplus Meter Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnUtilityplus Meter Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChristopher RobsonFusionStak LLC

In-app purchases

None

On

No in-app purchases

None

Utilityplus Meter Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is On free?
On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Utilityplus Meter Reader free?
Utilityplus Meter Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do On or Utilityplus Meter Reader have ads?
Neither On nor Utilityplus Meter Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, On or Utilityplus Meter Reader?
On ships an update monthly, and Utilityplus Meter Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, On was updated on September 30, 2026 and Utilityplus Meter Reader on September 12, 2026.

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