UtilityControl vs WattShare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
UtilityControl
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Track every utility meter β electricity, water, gas and heating β in one simple app. Log a reading in seconds, see your usage and costs in clear charts, and ask the AI assistant what is driving your bills. Made for homeowners, renters, landlords and property managers who want to understand their consumption and save money. LOG READINGS IN SECONDS β’ Add a meter reading with the date and time you took it β’ Electricity, water, gas, heating, cooling and custom meters β’ Any unit: kWh, mΒ³, kW, BTU and more β’ Notes on every reading; edit or delete anytime SEE WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES β’ Interactive charts for 24 hours, a week, a month, 3 months or a year β’ Daily usage and trends reveal spikes and waste β’ Cost per unit in your currency, with weekly and monthly totals ASK THE AI ASSISTANT Ask in plain language and get answers from your own data: β’ "How much did I spend on electricity last week?" β’ "What was my last water reading?" β’ "What does one kWh cost me?" SCAN YOUR UTILITY BILLS Take a photo or pick a PDF. Dates, amounts and usage are read automatically and linked to your meters, so you can check each bill against your readings. ALL YOUR PROPERTIES IN ONE PLACE β’ Organize meters by house, apartment, office, warehouse and more β’ A dashboard with every location and meter at a glance β’ Your data syncs between iPhone, iPad and the web dashboard YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL β’ Sign in with Apple, Google or e-mail β’ Encrypted connections; we never sell your data β’ Delete your account and all its data at any time, right in the app PLANS UtilityControl is free to start. Your current plan and remaining limits are shown in the app. Premium removes the limits on locations, meters and readings β yearly or monthly, both with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.qlines.net/apps/utilitycontrol/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.qlines.net/terms-of-service Web Dashboard: https://www.qlines.net/apps/utilitycontrol
WattShare
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WattShare makes splitting electricity bills between roommates, tenants, or family members simple and fair.β¨ SMART BILL SPLITTING β’ Split bills proportionally based on actual meter readings β’ Support for equal split and fixed percentage methods β’ Track consumption for each unit/flat separatelyβ¨ COMPREHENSIVE TRACKING β’ Record and view bill history over time β’ See consumption trends with beautiful charts β’ Compare usage across different periodsβ¨β¨MULTI-ACCOUNT SUPPORT β’ Manage multiple electricity accounts β’ Perfect for landlords with multiple properties β’ Each account has its own flats and billsβ¨ EASY DATA MANAGEMENT β’ Import bills from Excel/CSV files β’ Export reports in multiple formats (PDF, CSV, Excel) β’ Automatic calculations save you time FEATURES β’ Dashboard with consumption analytics β’ Dark mode support β’ Available in 11 languages including Arabic, Spanish, French, Chinese, and more β’ No account required - all data stays on your device β¨Perfect for shared apartments, rental properties, and anyone who needs to fairly divide electricity costs based on actual usage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WattShare at none against UtilityControl's 2. UtilityControl's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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. UtilityControl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WattShare asks for nothing beyond the download.
UtilityControl ships an update every 2 weeks, WattShare every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UtilityControl | WattShare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ganna Chepenko | Khalid AlGarni |
In-app purchases
UtilityControl
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
WattShare
No in-app purchases
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