Comparison

Meter Usage vs Esibisko Barber

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

Head to head
About

Meter Usage

This app helps you track and manage your energy and resource consumption with AI-powered meter readings. It offers detailed statistics, cost forecasts, and smart home integration to give you full control over your usage.

Highlights
  • AI-powered OCR meter reading
  • Support for 96 different units
  • Intelligent statistics and forecasts
  • Complete cost control and billing
  • Smart home integration
  • Reminders and notifications
  • Data export and backup
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

Esibisko Barber

Features
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Esibisko Barber è l'app pensata per chi ama prendersi cura del proprio look con stile. Prenota in pochi secondi il tuo taglio o la tua barba nel nostro salone, scegliendo giorno e orario direttamente dal tuo smartphone. Niente attese, solo il tuo momento di relax e precisione, come dal vero barbiere di fiducia.

Screenshots

Meter Usage4 screens
Esibisko Barber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Esibisko Barber at none against Meter Usage's 1. Esibisko Barber also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Meter Usage's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Esibisko Barber asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meter Usage ships an update every 9 days, Esibisko Barber every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Meter Usage versus Esibisko Barber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeter UsageEsibisko Barber
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathias TodiscoZetabarber SRL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Meter Usage

One-time1
  • Premium Access$34.99
None

Esibisko Barber

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meter Usage free?
Meter Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Esibisko Barber free?
Esibisko Barber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meter Usage or Esibisko Barber have ads?
Neither Meter Usage nor Esibisko Barber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meter Usage or Esibisko Barber?
Meter Usage ships an update every 9 days, and Esibisko Barber every 3 months. Most recently, Meter Usage was updated on November 7, 2026 and Esibisko Barber on October 31, 2026.

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