Monitoring Pro vs Meridian Energy NZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Monitoring Pro
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Alarm Watch - Take control of your alarm system wherever you are in the world! View the status of your home and business alarms from your iPhone View recent events in real time. Find out who has been using the alarm, and when Set or Unset the alarm Multiple alarm systems are viewable and controllable from one account Interact with the monitoring station during any alarm activations Change closing time of your business when working late to prevent the monitoring station from disturbing you when working late Notify the monitoring station when you are going to work outside of normal business hours The application now includes a mobile panic alarm which sends the monitoring station your GPS coordinates during an emergency Notifications of alarm activations directly to your phone where you can respond by choosing to send the guard or type in a note for the monitoring team to read Functionality of the application requires that the alarm system is monitored by an affiliate of AlarmWatch. To set or Unset your alarm through the application, a special control module must be installed. Available for New Zealand alarm systems only (Ask your alarm installer, or visit www.alarmwatch.co.nz to learn more about these services).
Meridian Energy NZ
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At Meridian, we like to make life easier for our customers. Now, with the Meridian Energy app, you can manage your power on-the-go, at the touch of your fingertips. β’ Check your power usage β’ View your bills and transactions β’ Set up your preferred payment method The app isnβt quite ready for all customers, so your current account details might not log you in. We'll let you know when you have access to the app, but in the meantime, you can log in and manage your account through our web portal at www.meridianenergy.co.nz Got a question? We're here to help. Call the team on 0800 496 496 (9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.) (Build: 2303)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meridian Energy NZ at every 6 days against Monitoring Pro's monthly. Monitoring Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monitoring Pro ships an update monthly, Meridian Energy NZ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monitoring Pro | Meridian Energy NZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New Zealand Computing Solutions | Meridian Energy |
In-app purchases
Monitoring Pro
No in-app purchases
Meridian Energy NZ
No in-app purchases
Questions
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