Meter Usage vs Chart Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meter Usage
This app helps you track and manage your energy and resource consumption with AI-powered meter readings and detailed analytics. It offers comprehensive cost control, forecasts, and smart home integration to optimize your usage.
- AI-powered OCR meter reading
- Support for 96 different units
- Intelligent statistics and forecasts
- Complete cost control with price configurations
- Smart home and Fritz!Box integration
- PDF reading reports and invoice recording
- JSON and CSV data export
- Reminders and local notifications
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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)
Chart Maker
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Chart Maker is your all-in-one solution for creating professional charts and graphs on your iPhone and iPad. Whether you need a simple pie chart for a school project or detailed data visualizations for business presentations, this app makes it easy to transform your data into stunning visuals. POWERFUL CHART TYPES Create 14 different chart styles to match any data visualization need: Pie Chart - Perfect for showing proportions and percentages Donut Chart - Modern alternative to traditional pie charts Bar Chart - Compare values across different categories Column Chart - Vertical bars for trend analysis Line Chart - Track changes and patterns over time Area Chart - Visualize cumulative totals and trends Scatter Plot - Show relationships between variables Radar Chart - Compare multiple variables simultaneously Stacked Bar Chart - Show composition within categories Stacked Column Chart - Vertical stacked comparisons Bubble Chart - Add a third dimension to your data Waterfall Chart - Understand cumulative effects Funnel Chart - Visualize stages in a process Heat Map - Identify patterns in large datasets EASY DATA ENTRY The built-in spreadsheet editor makes data entry simple and intuitive: - Enter data directly with familiar spreadsheet controls - Add and remove rows and columns with a single tap - Edit any cell inline for quick updates - Your data automatically saves as you work IMPORT YOUR DATA Already have your data in a spreadsheet? Import it directly: - Open CSV files from your device or cloud storage - Import TSV tab-separated files - Automatic parsing creates charts instantly - Save hours of manual data entry BEAUTIFUL CUSTOMIZATION Make every chart uniquely yours: - Choose from 12 professionally designed color themes - Select from multiple font styles and sizes - Toggle legends, labels, and axes visibility - Add custom titles and styling - Preview changes in real-time EXPORT AND SHARE Get your charts where they need to go: - Save as high-resolution PNG images - Export data as CSV or TSV files - Share directly to email, messages, or social media - Perfect quality for printing and presentations WHO USES CHART MAKER Students and Educators Create graphs for homework, research papers, science projects, and classroom presentations. Visualize statistical data, survey results, and experimental findings with professional quality. Business Professionals Build charts for quarterly reports, sales presentations, marketing analysis, and stakeholder meetings. Import data from existing spreadsheets and create polished visualizations in minutes. Researchers and Analysts Transform complex datasets into clear visual representations. Compare trends, identify patterns, and communicate findings effectively to any audience. Personal Projects Track fitness goals, manage household budgets, plan events, or visualize any personal data. Make better decisions with clear visual insights. WHY CHOOSE CHART MAKER - Works completely offline with no internet required - No account creation or sign-up needed - Clean, intuitive interface optimized for touch - Fast performance with datasets of any size - Regular updates add new features and improvements - Privacy focused with all data stored locally on your device - No data collection or tracking of your information PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock the full power of Chart Maker: - Access all 14 chart types - Unlimited dataset storage - 9 additional premium color themes - Ad-free experience Download Chart Maker today and start transforming your data into professional visualizations. Join thousands of users who trust this app for all their charting needs. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Meter Usage at none against Chart Maker's shown. Chart Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Meter Usage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chart Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Meter Usage | Chart Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mathias Todisco | Sebastin Michael |
In-app purchases
Meter Usage
- Premium Access$34.99
Chart Maker
- Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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