AI Usage Meter vs Context Panel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
AI Usage Meter
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Know exactly where you stand on your plan โ without opening a browser. AIMeter tracks your session and weekly usage limits in real time, so you never get throttled by surprise. **WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE** โข Current session usage with countdown to reset โข Weekly limits across all models (Sonnet, Opus, and more) โข Extra usage: monthly spend, balance, and auto-reload status โข Usage alerts while the app is open โข One-tap sign-in through the built-in browser **UPGRADE TO PRO** โข Home screen widgets โ plan usage, extra usage, and a combined view in small, medium, and large sizes โข Background alerts โ get notified even when the app is closed โข Multiple accounts โ switch between orgs instantly on your Claude Pro or Max subscription โข Fast refresh โ down to every 10 seconds โข Dashboard mode โ keep the screen on for a live display โข Extra usage control โ toggle extra usage on or off directly from the app โข Custom alert thresholds for every limit โข Auto-start session timer โ automatically begin your 5-hour session countdown when none is active, with an optional incognito mode that keeps the starter conversation out of your chat history Pro is $0.99/month or $6.99/year. If you want to support development, Supporter tiers are available at $2.99/month or $19.99/year โ same features, just a bigger thank-you. **EASY SETUP** Log in through the built-in browser โ your credentials are captured automatically. Or paste your session cookie manually if you prefer. **PRIVACY FIRST** No analytics. No telemetry. No third-party SDKs. Your session cookie is stored in the iOS Keychain and is only used to query your plan usages. Everything happens on your device. AIMeter is an independent tool. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic, PBC. "Claude" and "Anthropic" are trademarks of Anthropic, PBC. Privacy Policy: https://www.overcomplicated.tech/apps/ai-usage-meter/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Context Panel
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Context Panel companion lets you view AI usage limits synced from your Mac on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. It shows remaining capacity, provider/account status, reset timing, and stale or unavailable sync states from the same local-first Context Panel setup on your Mac. Use the companion app and widgets as glanceable surfaces while setup, diagnostics, provider credentials, and detailed history stay on the Mac app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Context Panel at none against AI Usage Meter's 4. Context Panel also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and device support (6 vs 3). AI Usage Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. AI Usage Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Context Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.
AI Usage Meter ships an update every 2 months, Context Panel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AI Usage Meter | Context Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Overcomplicated Tech | Shiny Computers |
In-app purchases
AI Usage Meter
- AI Meter Pro โ Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- AI Meter Supporter โ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- AI Meter Pro โ Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
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- AI Meter Supporter โ Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
Context Panel
No in-app purchases









