Comparison

Meltek vs myHousemate

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

Head to head
About

Meltek

Earn rewards for reducing electricity consumption during peak demand hours. Save energy, make money, and help the planet by participating in energy-saving events. Rewards can be redeemed for cash, gift cards, or charitable donations.

Highlights
  • Earn rewards for reducing electricity use
  • Receive advance alerts for energy-saving events
  • Redeem rewards for cash or gift cards
  • Donate rewards to charity or plant trees
  • Refer friends for bonus rewards
  • Track energy usage and savings
Features
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Meltek is a free service that rewards you for using less electricity during certain hours when energy is in high demand, and the power grid is under strain. Use your energy savings for cash, gift card rewards, charity donations, planting trees, or buying carbon offsets. – SAVE ENERGY, MAKE MONEY, HELP OUR PLANET! – Many electric utilities do not generate their own power. The cost of providing electricity can skyrocket during peak demand events, such as on the hottest summer days. Utilities, through Meltek, prefer paying you to reduce usage instead of risking blackouts. Join Meltek to reduce energy use, make money, and even help the planet. How It Works 1. Sign Up - Register with your electric utility info. Meltek tracks your energy usage and rewards reductions. Currently, we serve residents who use Con Edison, PSEG Long Island, Orange & Rockland or Rockland Electric Company as their electric provider. 2. Get Alerts - Receive alerts about energy-saving events in advance via app notifications, emails, or texts. This is your chance to earn by using less energy. 3. Reduce Usage - Before and during events, pre-cool your home, switch off lights, unplug devices, or delay using large appliances. The more you save, the more you make. 4. Get Rewards - Get paid by Meltek quickly* after each event. Transfer savings directly to your bank through Stripe. Or redeem them - the choice is up to you! Earn immediate bonuses by referring friends, family, or neighbors to join Meltek! *depending on utility; some of our partners currently prevent us from calculating rewards as quickly as we would like.

About

myHousemate

This app provides a streamlined way to manage daily tasks and responsibilities without feeling overwhelmed. Its clean design and simple interface help users stay organized and consistent with their goals. It's designed for individuals seeking to bring order to busy schedules and everyday life.

Highlights
  • Add tasks quickly
  • Satisfying task completion
  • Organized daily planning
  • Clean and aesthetic design
  • Stress-free task management
Features
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myHousemate makes staying on top of your life feel actually manageable. No clutter. No overwhelm. Just a clean space to track what you need to get done. Whether it’s keeping your room clean, staying on top of assignments, or just trying to get your life together (we’ve all been there), myHousemate helps you stay consistent without the stress. Why you’ll love it: • Add tasks in seconds • Check things off (yes, it’s satisfying) • Keep your day organized without overthinking it • Clean, aesthetic design that actually feels good to use Built for students, busy schedules, and real life. Get your life together—one task at a time.

Screenshots

Meltek4 screens
myHousemate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myHousemate at 100% against Meltek's 50%. myHousemate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Meltek's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myHousemate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meltek has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Meltek's written reviews are positive against 100% of myHousemate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meltek ships an update every 4 months, myHousemate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Meltek versus myHousemate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeltekmyHousemate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeltek Inc.FAHIM RASHID

Customer experience

Meltek

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

myHousemate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Meltek

No in-app purchases

None

myHousemate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meltek free?
Meltek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myHousemate free?
myHousemate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meltek or myHousemate?
myHousemate is rated higher. Meltek averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while myHousemate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Meltek or myHousemate have ads?
Meltek shows ads; myHousemate does not.
Which is updated more often, Meltek or myHousemate?
Meltek ships an update every 4 months, and myHousemate every 10 days. Most recently, Meltek was updated on October 24, 2026 and myHousemate on October 23, 2026.

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