Comparison

myManuals 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

myManuals

Features
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With myManuals, you can organize your operating instructions, purchase receipts and device information in a structured and clear way in one place. Whether as a photo or PDF - you have everything you need at your fingertips with just a few clicks. Whether you’re organizing your entire household or just tired of losing manuals – myManuals helps you stay organized and in control. Ideal for families, technology fans & household managers: Whether kitchen appliances, laundry lists or TV - with myManuals you always know where everything is. No more chaos and long searches in folders! Categories & modules - according to your household and needs: Create individual categories such as “Electrical appliances”, “Clothes” or “Tools” and subdivide them with modules such as “TV & audio”, “Kitchen appliances” or “Washing care”. This way you can find every entry in no time at all. Perfect for a clear, personal structure. Add Details That Matter: - Manufacturer & model - Contact details of the dealer or manufacturer - Photos or PDF files of the instructions - Notes - Date of purchase Remove Care Labels – Keep the Info: Clothing labels are often unpleasant or itchy. Simply scan or photograph the label once and you'll always have access to all the care symbols. This way you can safely cut out the label and still know how to care for your clothes. Labels can no longer be washed out and become illegible. Searchable & Always Available: - No more digging through drawers or folders - Find the instructions you need in a flash - whether using categories or the intelligent search function - Share your instructions with friends and family if required Ditch the paper clutter. Simplify your home. Try myManuals today.

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

myManuals4 screens
Meter Usage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Meter Usage at none against myManuals's shown. Meter Usage also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. myManuals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Meter Usage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myManuals ships an update every 2 months, Meter Usage weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
myManuals versus Meter Usage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyManualsMeter Usage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGerold CarlMathias Todisco

In-app purchases

1 purchases

myManuals

One-time1
  • Upgrade to ad-free version$0.99
1 purchases

Meter Usage

One-time1
  • Premium Access$34.99

Questions

Is myManuals free?
myManuals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meter Usage free?
Meter Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do myManuals or Meter Usage have ads?
myManuals shows ads; Meter Usage does not.
Which is updated more often, myManuals or Meter Usage?
myManuals ships an update every 2 months, and Meter Usage weekly. Most recently, myManuals was updated on August 26, 2026 and Meter Usage on September 23, 2026.

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