Manual Reads vs Plain Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manual Reads
Manually input meter readings without needing specific hardware. This utility app simplifies data entry for submetering systems.
- Manual meter reading entry
- No hardware installation required
- Data input for submetering systems
- User-friendly interface
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The Manual Read App by NextCentury allows users to manual enter reads for meters without installing NextCentury equipment.
Plain Events
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Plain Events helps groups coordinate the details that make an event work: who is coming, where to be, what is happening, what needs to get done, and what has changed. Create an event, invite guests, build a schedule, add activities, assign tasks, share updates, and collect quick decisions with polls. Whether you are planning a wedding weekend, birthday, potluck, trip, conference, or casual get-together, PlainEvents keeps the moving pieces organized in one shared place. Key features: • Create events with dates, locations, descriptions, and helpful details • Invite guests and track response states • Build schedules and activities with registrations for multi-part events • Assign tasks so responsibilities are clear • Post event news and updates • Use polls to make group decisions • Organize locations and event-specific details • Coordinate potlucks, weddings, conferences, birthdays, and more PlainEvents is built for real coordination, not just saving a date. It gives hosts and guests a clear shared view of the plan so everyone knows what is happening and where to be next. Privacy Policy: https://www.plainevents.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manual Reads at none against Plain Events's 3. Manual Reads also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Plain Events's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Plain Events sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Manual Reads asks for nothing beyond the download.
Manual Reads ships an update every 3 weeks, Plain Events every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manual Reads | Plain Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Next Century Submetering Systems | TightApps |
In-app purchases
Manual Reads
No in-app purchases
Plain Events
- Plain Events Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Plain Events Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$44.991 Year
- Plain Events Pro (Lifetime)$399.00
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