# Meter Reading vs Switchworks

The clearest difference is price: Meter Reading at Free against Switchworks's $11.99. Meter Reading also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Switchworks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Meter Reading is free to download; Switchworks costs $11.99 up front. Meter Reading sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Switchworks asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meter Reading | Switchworks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $11.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moritz Karrasch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734764152) | [Christian Bumberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/939556226) |

## What reviewers say

### Meter Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meter-reading-utility-tracker/id6479006613)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly ad-free subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly ad-free subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Donation XXS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation XS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation S | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation M | $8.99 | one-time |
| Donation L | $17.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $22.99 | one-time |
| Donation XL | $44.99 | one-time |
| Donation XXL | $89.99 | one-time |


### Switchworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchworks/id6817462910)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meter Reading free?

Meter Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Switchworks free?

Switchworks costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Meter Reading or Switchworks have ads?

Meter Reading shows ads; Switchworks does not.

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