Comparison

Power Cost Calculator 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

Power Cost Calculator

Features
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This app helps you estimate energy costs based on the power consumption of your appliances, giving you a clear view of your daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly electricity spending. Perfect for anyone who wants to save money, analyze energy usage, and manage household bills efficiently. Key Features: • Calculate energy cost based on device power and usage time • View estimated cost per day, week, month, or year • Select between simple or consumption-based tariffs • Change currency easily for your region • Save your favorite setups as templates [PRO] • Export detailed reports to text files [PRO] • Record and analyze all your electric bills in one place • Visual graphs and statistics for better insights • No ads in PRO version Take control of your electricity consumption and discover how much your devices really cost to run! In-app purchase Details: Lifetime Access for ads free version Privacy Policy : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/

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

Power Cost Calculator4 screens
Meter Usage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Power Cost Calculator at 13.0 against Meter Usage's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Power Cost Calculator 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Power Cost Calculator versus Meter Usage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Cost CalculatorMeter Usage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshvin KevadiyaMathias Todisco

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Power Cost Calculator

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
1 purchases

Meter Usage

One-time1
  • Premium Access$34.99

Questions

Is Power Cost Calculator free?
Power Cost Calculator 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 Power Cost Calculator or Meter Usage have ads?
Neither Power Cost Calculator nor Meter Usage shows ads.

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