Comparison

Meter Usage vs ElectricCosts

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)

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ElectricCosts

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Have you ever wondered why your electricity bill is so high? Stop guessing and start saving. Welcome to ElectricCosts, the ultimate tool for auditing, tracking, and intelligently reducing your home, office, or business's electricity consumption. Our app lets you accurately map each electrical device to understand its real impact on your finances. You can provide the exact consumption indicator information or use our smart assistant for the device you're registering (from refrigerators, air conditioners, and showers to office equipment like servers, laser printers, and satellite dishes such as Starlink). How does ElectricCosts work? 1. CREATE YOUR SPACES: Visually organize your spaces (Home, Office, Apartment, Business, or Warehouse). 2. REGISTER YOUR DEVICES: Enter your equipment in seconds. The app estimates its average consumption in kWh or hours of use, allowing you to calculate your exact expenses. 3. COMPARE IT WITH YOUR BILL: Add your local tariff costs and compare the app's projection with your actual electricity bill to detect energy leaks or "phantom consumption." Key Features: • Intelligent Recognition: Naturally registers your devices in Spanish or English without complex configurations. • Multi-Location Management: Ideal for independently monitoring the consumption of your country house, rental apartment, or corporate office. • Expanded Database: From white goods to telecommunications infrastructure and electric vehicle chargers. • High-Impact Interface: Designed with a clean, intuitive experience optimized for iOS. Stop overpaying for energy you don't use. Download ElectricCosts for free today and start adjusting your habits to lower your costs!

Screenshots

Meter Usage4 screens
ElectricCosts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Meter Usage at none against ElectricCosts's shown. Meter Usage also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Meter Usage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ElectricCosts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meter Usage ships an update every 9 days, ElectricCosts every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Meter Usage versus ElectricCosts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeter UsageElectricCosts
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathias TodiscoFernando Castillo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Meter Usage

One-time1
  • Premium Access$34.99
1 purchases

ElectricCosts

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Meter Usage free?
Meter Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ElectricCosts free?
ElectricCosts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meter Usage or ElectricCosts have ads?
ElectricCosts shows ads; Meter Usage does not.
Which is updated more often, Meter Usage or ElectricCosts?
Meter Usage ships an update every 9 days, and ElectricCosts every 2 weeks. Most recently, Meter Usage was updated on October 19, 2026 and ElectricCosts on October 8, 2026.

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