Comparison

SEM vs RC

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

Head to head
About

SEM

This utility app monitors your household power consumption in real-time, providing historical data and comparisons to help you save on electricity bills. It supports managing multiple devices and customizing electricity fee calculations.

Highlights
  • Real-time power usage monitoring
  • Historical energy use tracking
  • Second-to-second, day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month, and year-to-year comparisons
  • Electricity fee gradient calculation
  • Customizable fee templates
  • Multiple device management
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SEM‑Meter is a smart energy monitor that installs directly in your power distribution box. It continuously tracks your household electricity consumption and delivers real‑time usage data straight to you—so you always know exactly what’s drawing power. Beyond live monitoring, SEM‑Meter offers powerful insights to help you manage energy more intelligently: Historical analysis – Review past usage patterns and identify conservation opportunities. Multi‑timeframe comparisons – Compare consumption second by second, day by day, week by week, month by month, and year over year. Bill savings – With clear visibility into your habits, you can make informed changes that lower your monthly electricity costs. Customizable tariff calculator – Includes a built‑in electricity fee gradient template, fully adjustable to match your local rate structure. Multi‑device management – Add and bind multiple SEM‑Meters to a single account, enabling unified monitoring and control across multiple properties or expanded setups. Whether you're an eco‑conscious homeowner or managing a growing portfolio, SEM‑Meter gives you the data and flexibility to take full command of your energy future.

About

RC

Features
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This APP provides install and setting tool for metering.

Screenshots

SEM3 screens
RC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RC at 13.0 against SEM's 15.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SEM ships an update every 2 weeks, RC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SEM versus RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEMRC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Dashi Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd.NextDrive Co.

In-app purchases

None

SEM

No in-app purchases

None

RC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEM free?
SEM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RC free?
RC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SEM or RC have ads?
Neither SEM nor RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEM or RC?
SEM ships an update every 2 weeks, and RC fortnightly. Most recently, SEM was updated on October 2, 2026 and RC on October 6, 2026.

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