Comparison

Manual Reads vs TFTCONNECT

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

Head to head

Manual Reads

Manual Read App by NextCentury

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.36 ratingsView app →

About

Manual Reads

Manually input meter readings without needing specific hardware. This utility app simplifies data entry for submetering systems.

Highlights

Manual meter reading entry
No hardware installation required
Data input for submetering systems
User-friendly interface

Features

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The Manual Read App by NextCentury allows users to manual enter reads for meters without installing NextCentury equipment.

About

TFTCONNECT

Features

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It allows for easy configuration of the TOPFLYtech tracker via Bluetooth from a mobile phone, communication with the console, and checking of the device status.

Screenshots

Manual Reads3 screens

TFTCONNECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TFTCONNECT at 13.0 against Manual Reads's 15.0. 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

Manual Reads ships an update every 3 weeks, TFTCONNECT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

Manual Reads versus TFTCONNECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Manual Reads	TFTCONNECT
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	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	47 MB	24 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Next Century Submetering Systems	Shenzhen TOPFLYTECH Co., Limited

In-app purchases

None

Manual Reads

No in-app purchases

None

TFTCONNECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manual Reads free?

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

Is TFTCONNECT free?

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

Do Manual Reads or TFTCONNECT have ads?

Neither Manual Reads nor TFTCONNECT shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Manual Reads or TFTCONNECT?

Manual Reads ships an update every 3 weeks, and TFTCONNECT fortnightly. Most recently, Manual Reads was updated on October 24, 2026 and TFTCONNECT on October 25, 2026.