# MyUsage Mobile vs Mobile Patrol

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyUsage Mobile at 50% against Mobile Patrol's 0%. MyUsage Mobile also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (14K vs 13). Mobile Patrol's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyUsage Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyUsage Mobile has 14K ratings behind it against 13, 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 0% of Mobile Patrol's.

MyUsage Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Mobile Patrol monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyUsage Mobile | Mobile Patrol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myusage-mobile/id324701313/reviews)** | [1.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-patrol/id1542927828/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 64 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Exceleron Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/324701316) | [Ghazanfar Rehman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534599914) |

## What reviewers say

### MyUsage Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myusage-mobile/id324701313)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Convenient bill payment
- 📈 Helpful usage tracking
- 🔍 Detailed account information
- 🔒 Secure payment options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 👎 Outdated and clunky interface
- 💰 Unexplained or high fees
- 🕰️ Delayed or inaccurate data updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Mobile Patrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-patrol/id1542927828)

This app helps security guards manage their schedules, perform duties, and report incidents. It allows for live tracking by managers, QR code checkpoint scanning, and emergency assistance. Guards can also manage time sheets, visitor check-ins, and receive important notifications.

**Highlights:** Weekly and monthly schedule access, QR code checkpoint scanning, Panic button for emergencies, Incident and maintenance reporting, Live location tracking, Time sheet management, Visitor check-in/check-out

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyUsage Mobile free?

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

### Is Mobile Patrol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyUsage Mobile or Mobile Patrol?

MyUsage Mobile is rated higher. MyUsage Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Mobile Patrol averages 1.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do MyUsage Mobile or Mobile Patrol have ads?

Neither MyUsage Mobile nor Mobile Patrol shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyUsage Mobile or Mobile Patrol?

MyUsage Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mobile Patrol monthly. Most recently, MyUsage Mobile was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mobile Patrol on October 18, 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.*