Comparison

MyUsage Mobile vs HomeAuto+

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

Head to head
About

MyUsage Mobile

Access real-time information about your utility service, including usage and costs, from your smart meter. Monitor your consumption 24/7, track daily charges, and manage alerts. Optional features may include reporting outages and making payments.

Highlights
  • Monitor service 24/7
  • Track daily charges
  • View daily usage data
  • Manage automatic alerts
  • View balance and daily charges
  • Report outages (optional)
  • Make payments (optional)
Features
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In order to use this app, your utility must offer MyUsage service and you must have an active MyUsage account. If you do not have a MyUsage account, please check with your utility about availability and establishing a MyUsage account. Description: MyUsage Mobile allows you to get information about your utility service anytime, anywhere. It’s fast, easy, and convenient. If your home, apartment, or business has a smart meter, you can get information 24/7 about how much you’re using – and how much it’s costing you. • Monitor your service 24/7 • Track how much you’re being charged each day • View daily usage data • Manage your automatic alerts and user settings via the application • View your balance and daily charges in real time if you have a prepaid account Optional Features (if permitted by your utility): • Report an outage • Make check and credit card payments within the app • Manage your automatic alerts and user settings via the application • Receive push notifications Benefits With accurate information about your utilities, you can reduce your carbon footprint and better manage your budget. MyUsage gives you the information you need in order to make informed decisions regarding your usage. Languages: English Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch Requires iOS 5 or later In order to use this app, your utility must offer MyUsage service and you must have an active MyUsage account. If you do not have a MyUsage account, please check with your utility about availability and establishing a MyUsage account.

About

HomeAuto+

This app provides members with roadside assistance for emergencies like flat tires or towing. It also offers access to discounts on dining, entertainment, travel, and service repairs.

Highlights
  • Roadside assistance for breakdowns
  • Real-time dispatch updates
  • Extensive provider network
  • Discounts on dining and entertainment
  • Travel and rental car savings
  • Service repair discounts
Features
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The HomeAuto+ app by FIMC gives members peace of mind and safety for everyday emergencies. Access features like roadside assistance, claim forms, and everyday discounts & savings. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: Roadside Assistance* • Call for immediate roadside service to fix a flat tire, fuel up, get a jump start, unlock a vehicle or tow your disabled vehicle. • Receive real-time text updates and alerts from the dispatch provider. • Our extensive network of providers means you never have to worry about being stranded on the side of the road • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Discounts & Savings* • Access to discounts at restaurants, theme parks, movie theatres and more! • Discounts on hotels, airfare and rental cars • Discounts on service repairs at our select partner service centers *Must be a member of the Home & Auto Security Plan, Auto Plus Plan, Auto Security Plan, or Silver Safeguard to access plan benefits. Certain benefits not available in all states. Depending on product purchased – certain benefits may or may not be included in your plan. Check your member portal at https://member.realbenefits.com/login to see all plan benefits available to you.

Screenshots

MyUsage Mobile4 screens
HomeAuto+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyUsage Mobile at 4.7 against HomeAuto+'s 2.9. MyUsage Mobile also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 23%) and ratings volume (14K vs 42). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyUsage Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyUsage Mobile has 14K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MyUsage Mobile's written reviews are positive against 23% of HomeAuto+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyUsage Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, HomeAuto+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyUsage Mobile versus HomeAuto+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyUsage MobileHomeAuto+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better2.9 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better42
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperExceleron SoftwareThe American Traveler Motor Club Inc

Customer experience

MyUsage Mobile

All ratings14,123 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%

HomeAuto+

All ratings42 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

MyUsage Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to reset password
  • Payment processing errors and failed transactions
  • Inconsistent data display and sync issues
  • Push notification registration problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integrate payment functionality directly in the app
  • Provide more detailed historical usage data
  • Improve user-friendliness and navigation
  • Add customizable notification settings

HomeAuto+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyUsage Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

HomeAuto+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyUsage Mobile free?
MyUsage Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeAuto+ free?
HomeAuto+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyUsage Mobile or HomeAuto+?
MyUsage Mobile is rated higher. MyUsage Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while HomeAuto+ averages 2.9 from 42 ratings.
Do MyUsage Mobile or HomeAuto+ have ads?
Neither MyUsage Mobile nor HomeAuto+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyUsage Mobile or HomeAuto+?
MyUsage Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and HomeAuto+ monthly. Most recently, MyUsage Mobile was updated on October 13, 2026 and HomeAuto+ on October 14, 2026.

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