# Meter Readings vs Acuity Insurance

The clearest difference is price: Acuity Insurance at Free against Meter Readings's $0.99. Acuity Insurance also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 6). Meter Readings's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 55%) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Acuity Insurance is free to download; Meter Readings costs $0.99 up front. Meter Readings sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Acuity Insurance asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Meter Readings against 4.8 for Acuity Insurance. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acuity Insurance has 7.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Meter Readings's written reviews are positive against 55% of Acuity Insurance's.

Meter Readings ships an update every 2 months, Acuity Insurance monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meter Readings | Acuity Insurance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meter-readings/id320551309/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acuity-insurance/id785661940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Graham Haley](https://appshunter.io/developer/315200686) | [Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/785661943) |

## What reviewers say

### Meter Readings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meter-readings/id320551309)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Easily track your home's energy and water consumption to identify potential savings. Visualize usage and costs with detailed graphs and compare them against historical data. The app supports various meter types and offers advanced features for detailed analysis.

**Highlights:** Monitor multiple utility meters, Track usage and costs, Visualize data with graphs, Compare current vs. historical usage, Set local reminders, Export data to CSV, Backup and sync data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power User | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pro User | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Used since 2010, superb app
- ⭐ Best energy usage tracker
- ⭐ Great app, fantastic for monitoring
- ⭐ Saved me losing ££s
- ⭐ Long term user, excellent support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misleading, no smart meter integration
- 🤔 Rate changes should be included in base price
- 🤔 Impossible to contact developer

**Reported bugs**

- Prices and measurements displayed incorrectly
- Complicated to use, unless you have a post-graduate degree

**Requested features**

- Add ability to show power in and power out on same graph for heat pump efficiency
- Add camera support to capture meter readings
- Improve export to Excel functionality
- Add support for cubic feet to kWh conversion for gas meters
- Add ability to view data in landscape mode with longer time frame


### Acuity Insurance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acuity-insurance/id785661940)

Manage your insurance policies and payments conveniently from your mobile device. Access policy details, make payments, report claims, and get roadside assistance 24/7. This app simplifies insurance management and keeps important information readily available.

**Highlights:** View agency details, Save vehicle ID cards, Digital insurance certificates, 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance, Claims process guidance, Locate auto repair shops, Pay bills via debit/credit or checking account

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient payment options
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Reliable insurance coverage
- 👍 User-friendly app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and login issues
- 🔒 Lack of security features (password management)
- 💰 Concerns about pricing and fees
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating multi-policy accounts
- 🔧 Limited functionality (policy creation, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes on login
- Wallet cards not updating automatically
- Inconsistent behavior across app features
- Difficulty accessing and managing policies

**Requested features**

- Add policy creation and pricing tools
- Improve login and password management
- Enhance multi-policy account management
- Introduce dark mode and other accessibility features
- Streamline claims and billing processes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meter Readings free?

Meter Readings costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Acuity Insurance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meter Readings or Acuity Insurance?

Acuity Insurance is rated higher. Meter Readings averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Acuity Insurance averages 4.8 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Meter Readings or Acuity Insurance have ads?

Neither Meter Readings nor Acuity Insurance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meter Readings or Acuity Insurance?

Meter Readings ships an update every 2 months, and Acuity Insurance monthly. Most recently, Meter Readings was updated on November 6, 2026 and Acuity Insurance on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*