Comparison

NextMeters vs Axilink Lite

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

Head to head

NextMeters

NextMeter Companion App

About

NextMeters

Features

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This is an easy to use utility app for configuring NextMeter products. This app lets you quickly connect to and setup meters designed by NextMeters.

About

Axilink Lite

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Axilink is a mobile app that simplifies communication with smart metering devices via NFC. Users can effortlessly configure and manage their devices. With a user-friendly interface and robust security features, Axilink offers a seamless solution for efficient smart metering management. NFC Connectivity: Connect instantly with smart metering devices using Near Field Communication, ensuring quick and secure communication. Simple Configuration: Easily configure settings and parameters of your smart meters directly from your mobile device, eliminating complexity and saving time. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek and intuitive interface designed for ease of use, allowing you to manage your smart meters with ease.

Screenshots

NextMeters3 screens

Axilink Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

NextMeters and Axilink Lite are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

NextMeters versus Axilink Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	NextMeters	Axilink Lite
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0	13.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	60 MB	15 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	NextMeters	Mainlink UAB

In-app purchases

None

NextMeters

No in-app purchases

None

Axilink Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextMeters free?

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

Is Axilink Lite free?

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

Do NextMeters or Axilink Lite have ads?

Neither NextMeters nor Axilink Lite shows ads.

Which is updated more often, NextMeters or Axilink Lite?

NextMeters ships an update every 2 months, and Axilink Lite every 2 months. Most recently, NextMeters was updated on September 9, 2026 and Axilink Lite on September 20, 2026.