Comparison

MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner vs Meter Usage

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

Head to head
About

MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner

Features
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MeterPix is an AI-powered app that simplifies utility meter reading for electricity, gas, water, and solar users. With advanced AI recognition, including Apple Vision ML and ChatGPT-4, users can snap a photo of their meter, and the app automatically extracts and records the reading. Key features include:
 - AI-Powered Scanning – Instantly detect and log meter readings with high accuracy.
 - Multi-Utility Support – Works with electricity, gas, water, and solar meters.
 - Historical Tracking – Visualise usage trends with graphs.
 - Manual Entry Option – Flexibility to input readings if needed. - Sharing - Send your latest readings by email Instructions: - On the Meter tab, start by adding a utility meter. - Once added, select the meter from the meters list. - Click on "Add Reading". - Capture a photo of a utility meter, select an OCR result and click on submit. - This will add the reading to the meter's reading. - Go to the Share tab to send the meter readings to any email. - Optionally, go to the Settings tab and add an Open AI API key: then when the OCR is done, in addition to using Apple's Vision ML framework, the app will also submit the image to ChatGPT and retrieve a result.

About

Meter Usage

Features
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Consumption Tracker is the professional solution for smart energy and resource management. With AI-powered OCR recognition, 96 different units, and intelligent analytics, you maintain full control over your consumption costs. INTELLIGENT METER READING • AI-powered OCR camera with 6 image processing strategies • Automatic text recognition in difficult lighting • Integrated flashlight for dark rooms • Photo gallery of all readings 96 DIFFERENT UNITS • Energy: kWh, MWh, Wh, BTU, Joule and more • Volume: m³, Liter, Gallon (US/UK), Cubic foot • Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Length, Area • Counting units: Pieces, Count, Cycles PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS & FORECASTS • Trend analysis with linear regression • Annual consumption forecast • Monthly consumption patterns and comparisons • Bidirectional meters (e.g. battery) • 12-month cost forecast COMPLETE COST CONTROL • Multiple price configurations per meter • Time-based price changes • Separate base fee and consumption costs • Billing periods with automatic cost calculation HOME ASSISTANT INTEGRATION • Complete smart home integration • Automatic synchronization of meter readings • Background synchronization FRITZ!BOX INTEGRATION (PREMIUM) • Automatic tracking of internet data usage • Upload, download and total consumption • Daily, weekly or monthly sync READING REPORTS & INVOICES (PREMIUM) • Create reading reports for multiple meters • PDF export for landlords and property managers • Record invoices with consumption, prices and base fees • Multi-meter assignment per invoice DATA MANAGEMENT & BACKUP • JSON and CSV export • xMeter CSV import • Automatic format detection on import • Smart import with duplicate detection REMINDERS & NOTIFICATIONS • Daily, monthly or custom reminders • Deep links directly to meter • Local notifications without cloud iCLOUD SYNCHRONIZATION • Automatic sync across all Apple devices • Widget data synchronization • Background synchronization HOME SCREEN WIDGETS • 3 widget sizes (Small, Medium, Large) • Current meter readings at a glance • 30-day consumption display MULTIPLE HOUSES & UNLIMITED METERS • Manage multiple properties • Unlimited meters per house (Premium) • Move meters between houses • Meter replacement management with history preservation • House filter in statistics and cost overview 8 METER TYPES Electricity, Gas, Hot Water, Cold Water, Water, Heating, Battery, Data USER-FRIENDLY & MODERN • Modern SwiftUI design • Dark Mode • Haptic feedback PRIVACY & SECURITY • All data stays on your devices • iCloud encryption • GDPR compliant FREE FEATURES • Up to 5 meters • All 8 meter types • 96 units available • Widgets CREDITS App Icon by Lorraine Sandmann (lorrainesandmann.de)

Screenshots

MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner4 screens
Meter Usage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Meter Usage at Free against MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner's $0.99. Meter Usage also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Meter Usage is free to download; MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner costs $0.99 up front. Meter Usage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Meter Usage weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner versus Meter Usage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeterPix Utility Meter ScannerMeter Usage
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperErik BogaertsMathias Todisco

In-app purchases

None

MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Meter Usage

One-time1
  • Premium Access$34.99

Questions

Is MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner free?
MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meter Usage free?
Meter Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner or Meter Usage have ads?
Neither MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner nor Meter Usage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner or Meter Usage?
MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and Meter Usage weekly. Most recently, MeterPix Utility Meter Scanner was updated on August 27, 2026 and Meter Usage on September 23, 2026.

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