Comparison

DeliosEnergy vs Meter Usage

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

Head to head
About

DeliosEnergy

Features
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DeliosEnergy turns your iPhone and iPad into the dashboard of your solar system powered by a Delios hybrid inverter. The app connects directly to the inverter on your local network — no cloud, no account, no middleman — and shows everything that matters in real time: • SOLAR PRODUCTION — how much energy your panels are generating right now • BATTERY — charge percentage, charging/discharging power and estimated time to full charge or empty • GRID — how much energy you are importing from or exporting to the grid • HOME — your house's instantaneous consumption • GREEN ENERGY — the share of consumption covered by sun and battery, so you can see at a glance how self-sufficient you are The energy flow between sun, battery, grid and home is visualized with an animated diagram, in a clean modern interface with full light and dark mode support. 30-SECOND SETUP Enter the inverter's IP address (or hostname), username and password, run a connection test and you're done. Data refreshes automatically. TOTAL PRIVACY DeliosEnergy collects no data whatsoever: the app only talks to your inverter, on your network. Credentials never leave your device. REQUIREMENTS • Delios hybrid inverter reachable on the local network (same Wi-Fi) • iOS 16 or later Note: unofficial app. Delios is a trademark of its respective owners; this app is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by the inverter manufacturer.

About

Meter Usage

This app helps you track and manage your energy and resource consumption with AI-powered meter readings and detailed analytics. It offers comprehensive cost control, forecasts, and smart home integration to optimize your usage.

Highlights
  • AI-powered OCR meter reading
  • Support for 96 different units
  • Intelligent statistics and forecasts
  • Complete cost control with price configurations
  • Smart home and Fritz!Box integration
  • PDF reading reports and invoice recording
  • JSON and CSV data export
  • Reminders and local notifications
Features
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Consumption Tracker is the professional solution for smart energy and resource management. With AI-powered OCR recognition, 96 different units, and intelligent analytics, you maintain full control over your consumption costs. INTELLIGENT METER READING • AI-powered OCR camera with 6 image processing strategies • Automatic text recognition in difficult lighting • Integrated flashlight for dark rooms • Photo gallery of all readings 96 DIFFERENT UNITS • Energy: kWh, MWh, Wh, BTU, Joule and more • Volume: m³, Liter, Gallon (US/UK), Cubic foot • Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Length, Area • Counting units: Pieces, Count, Cycles PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS & FORECASTS • Trend analysis with linear regression • Annual consumption forecast • Monthly consumption patterns and comparisons • Bidirectional meters (e.g. battery) • 12-month cost forecast COMPLETE COST CONTROL • Multiple price configurations per meter • Time-based price changes • Separate base fee and consumption costs • Billing periods with automatic cost calculation HOME ASSISTANT INTEGRATION • Complete smart home integration • Automatic synchronization of meter readings • Background synchronization FRITZ!BOX INTEGRATION (PREMIUM) • Automatic tracking of internet data usage • Upload, download and total consumption • Daily, weekly or monthly sync READING REPORTS & INVOICES (PREMIUM) • Create reading reports for multiple meters • PDF export for landlords and property managers • Record invoices with consumption, prices and base fees • Multi-meter assignment per invoice DATA MANAGEMENT & BACKUP • JSON and CSV export • xMeter CSV import • Automatic format detection on import • Smart import with duplicate detection REMINDERS & NOTIFICATIONS • Daily, monthly or custom reminders • Deep links directly to meter • Local notifications without cloud iCLOUD SYNCHRONIZATION • Automatic sync across all Apple devices • Widget data synchronization • Background synchronization HOME SCREEN WIDGETS • 3 widget sizes (Small, Medium, Large) • Current meter readings at a glance • 30-day consumption display MULTIPLE HOUSES & UNLIMITED METERS • Manage multiple properties • Unlimited meters per house (Premium) • Move meters between houses • Meter replacement management with history preservation • House filter in statistics and cost overview 8 METER TYPES Electricity, Gas, Hot Water, Cold Water, Water, Heating, Battery, Data USER-FRIENDLY & MODERN • Modern SwiftUI design • Dark Mode • Haptic feedback PRIVACY & SECURITY • All data stays on your devices • iCloud encryption • GDPR compliant FREE FEATURES • Up to 5 meters • All 8 meter types • 96 units available • Widgets CREDITS App Icon by Lorraine Sandmann (lorrainesandmann.de)

Screenshots

DeliosEnergy2 screens
Meter Usage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DeliosEnergy at daily against Meter Usage's every 9 days. DeliosEnergy also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DeliosEnergy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Meter Usage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeliosEnergy ships an update daily, Meter Usage every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
DeliosEnergy versus Meter Usage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeliosEnergyMeter Usage
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommaso MaccagniMathias Todisco

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DeliosEnergy

One-time1
  • DeliosEnergy Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Meter Usage

One-time1
  • Premium Access$34.99

Questions

Is DeliosEnergy free?
DeliosEnergy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meter Usage free?
Meter Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeliosEnergy or Meter Usage have ads?
Neither DeliosEnergy nor Meter Usage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeliosEnergy or Meter Usage?
DeliosEnergy ships an update daily, and Meter Usage every 9 days. Most recently, DeliosEnergy was updated on October 27, 2026 and Meter Usage on October 26, 2026.

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