SEM vs Entryly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Entryly
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Entryly – The ParqEx Resident App. Manage your community access from the palm of your hand. Add and manage guests, residents, and vehicles. Create visitor passes for family, friends, deliveries, contractors, and service providers. Search and filter active, expired, and past records. Receive real-time notifications and arrival alerts. Manage parking permits and registered vehicles. View guest visit history and access logs. Switch between multiple property accounts. Access gate controls when available in your community. Update your profile and communication preferences. Stay connected with your community through one secure resident portal. Entryly is available only to authorized residents of participating communities.
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Verdict
SEM and Entryly are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SEM ships an update every 2 weeks, Entryly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SEM | Entryly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Dashi Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd. | ParqEx |
In-app purchases
SEM
No in-app purchases
Entryly
No in-app purchases









