WattShare vs iMeter Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WattShare
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WattShare makes splitting electricity bills between roommates, tenants, or family members simple and fair.β¨ SMART BILL SPLITTING β’ Split bills proportionally based on actual meter readings β’ Support for equal split and fixed percentage methods β’ Track consumption for each unit/flat separatelyβ¨ COMPREHENSIVE TRACKING β’ Record and view bill history over time β’ See consumption trends with beautiful charts β’ Compare usage across different periodsβ¨β¨MULTI-ACCOUNT SUPPORT β’ Manage multiple electricity accounts β’ Perfect for landlords with multiple properties β’ Each account has its own flats and billsβ¨ EASY DATA MANAGEMENT β’ Import bills from Excel/CSV files β’ Export reports in multiple formats (PDF, CSV, Excel) β’ Automatic calculations save you time FEATURES β’ Dashboard with consumption analytics β’ Dark mode support β’ Available in 11 languages including Arabic, Spanish, French, Chinese, and more β’ No account required - all data stays on your device β¨Perfect for shared apartments, rental properties, and anyone who needs to fairly divide electricity costs based on actual usage.
iMeter Reader
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iMeter Reader is the simple way to keep track of your electricity, gas and water meters. Add a meter, enter the reading by hand or by photo, and see how much energy you use β and roughly what it costs you. Energy contracts are optional add-ons you attach to a meter. Whether you rent, own your home or share a flat, iMeter Reader helps you document meter readings consistently and spot unusual consumption early. β WHAT iMETER READER DOES β β’ ELECTRICITY, GAS & WATER Track electricity and gas meters β and hot and cold water meters too. Single-tariff, dual-tariff (day/night) and β new β two-direction solar meters are supported. Manage your main home, holiday flat, small business or heat pump meter, all in parallel. β’ SOLAR / PV: TWO-DIRECTION METERS One meter, two registers: energy taken from the grid (1.8.0) and energy given to the grid (2.8.0). Enter an optional feed-in price on the contract and the app shows an approximate earned amount on the contract card and under the chart β always marked as approximate. β’ READINGS BY HAND OR BY PHOTO Type the reading in seconds β or let the optional AI read it from a photo of the meter display. Works with analog (Ferraris), digital and smart meters. β’ CAPTURE A CONTRACT OR INVOICE WITH AI Upload a PDF or photograph a paper contract or bill, and the optional AI fills the form: tariff name, provider, base price, price per kWh, annual consumption, monthly payment, contract length, notice period, price guarantee and bonuses. The app detects whether the document is a contract or an invoice. You review every field before saving. β’ AI ASSISTANT Ask the optional built-in assistant questions about your meters, contracts, bills and consumption in plain language. β’ RUNNING COSTS & USAGE PER CONTRACT The meter comes first β add a contract whenever you like. iMeter Reader then tracks the consumption inside the contract period, recalculated each time you add a reading dated within it. Enter your prices and it shows your approximate running costs and total usage to date β and alerts you before the contract ends or a price guarantee expires. β’ EMAIL YOUR PROVIDER Need to contact your energy provider? If they're listed in the app you can email them directly; if not, start from a built-in template. Your contract details and saved address are placed into the email automatically β you check it and send from your own mail app. Everything happens on your device. β’ USAGE CHARTS Bar, line or area charts per meter. Compare months and spot seasonal patterns at a glance β solar feed-in has its own colour. β’ READING REMINDERS PER METER Set a weekly, bi-weekly or every-4-weeks reminder for each meter. Tap the notification and the reading sheet for that meter opens. β’ GUIDED START A short walkthrough explains your first meter, your first reading, signing in and the contract form β step by step, skippable at any time. β’ YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE Readings stay on your device. Sign in only if you want a cloud backup of your meters, readings and contracts β the cloud icon shows the backup state. No forced sign-up, no ad networks, no tracking. AI is opt-in and runs on servers in Germany only, in line with the GDPR: your data never leaves Germany, is not stored by the AI service and is never used to train AI. Everything else works offline. Personal energy offers for your area β coming soon (Germany). Share iMeter Reader with friends straight from the app. Anonymous usage statistics (counts only) and crash reports can be turned off in Settings β Privacy. β WHO IT'S FOR β β’ Renters who want to check utility bills β’ Homeowners with heat pumps or solar PV β’ Flatshares with shared electricity, gas or water meters β’ Small businesses and home offices β’ Anyone who needs reliable usage data β ACCESSIBILITY & LANGUAGES β iMeter Reader is available in English, German, Arabic and Turkish β including full RTL layout for Arabic. Dynamic font sizes, high contrast and system dark mode are built in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iMeter Reader at every 6 days against WattShare's every 2 months. iMeter Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WattShare ships an update every 2 months, iMeter Reader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WattShare | iMeter Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Khalid AlGarni | Ahmad AlAlloush |
In-app purchases
WattShare
No in-app purchases
iMeter Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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