Comparison

Meter Usage vs iConsum

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

Head to head
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)

About

iConsum

Features
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iConsume helps you track water, gas, electricity and heating consumption — all in one app. QUICK READINGS Add meter readings in seconds. Consumption is calculated automatically based on previous entries. PERFECT FOR TENANTS & LANDLORDS Managing a rental? Track utility consumption for each property separately. Keep a clear record of readings for handovers, disputes, or monthly reporting. Landlords can manage multiple properties, tenants always know exactly what they consumed. CHARTS & STATISTICS (PRO) View monthly consumption trends with detailed charts. Compare year over year and spot patterns. DEADLINES & NOTIFICATIONS (PRO) Set submission deadlines for each utility provider. Get notified 3 days before, 1 day before, and on the due date. PDF EXPORT (PRO) Generate PDF reports with charts and individual readings, ready to share or archive. MULTIPLE HOMES (PRO) Manage consumption for your apartment, house or rental — all in one place. iOS WIDGET (PRO) Check your latest consumption right from the home screen. CLOUD SYNC Your data is saved in the cloud. Access it from any Apple device. FREE - Readings for all utilities (1 home) - Last 5 readings per utility - Cloud sync iConsume PRO - No ads - Unlimited homes - Charts, statistics & year-over-year comparison - Deadlines & notifications - Full reading history - PDF export - iOS widget PRO subscription renews automatically (monthly or annual). Cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iconsum-b4598.web.app/terms-en.html Privacy Policy: https://iconsum-b4598.web.app/privacy-en.html

Screenshots

Meter Usage4 screens
iConsum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Meter Usage at none against iConsum's shown. Meter Usage also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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. Meter Usage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iConsum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meter Usage ships an update weekly, iConsum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Meter Usage versus iConsum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeter UsageiConsum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathias TodiscoSPIDER SERVICE SRL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Meter Usage

One-time1
  • Premium Access$34.99
2 purchases

iConsum

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • iConsum PRO Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Meter Usage free?
Meter Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iConsum free?
iConsum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meter Usage or iConsum have ads?
iConsum shows ads; Meter Usage does not.
Which is updated more often, Meter Usage or iConsum?
Meter Usage ships an update weekly, and iConsum every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meter Usage was updated on October 12, 2026 and iConsum on September 29, 2026.

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