# NWEC vs Meshwise

The clearest difference is rating: Meshwise at 5.0 against NWEC's 3.0. NWEC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meshwise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NWEC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Meshwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NWEC has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NWEC | Meshwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwec/id679593807/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshwise/id6809948592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Northwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/679593930) | [Luke Dutton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878560693) |

## What reviewers say

### NWEC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwec/id679593807)

Manage your utility account with ease. Access account details, view bills and balances, make payments, and report outages. Stay connected through social media and receive important notifications.

**Highlights:** Account management, Bill viewing and payment, Payment location finder, Alert and reminder scheduling, Push notifications, Outage reporting, Social media connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Meshwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshwise/id6809948592)

This app uses LiDAR to create dimensioned floor plans and drywall takeoffs from unfinished spaces. It measures walls, identifies bulkheads, and estimates drywall needs. Scans are processed and stored locally on compatible Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Dimensioned floor plans, Drywall takeoff estimation, Wall measurements to stud face, Bulkhead and soffit detection, Export to CAD and BIM formats, On-device processing, Privacy-focused, no account needed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meshwise Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NWEC free?

NWEC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Meshwise free?

Meshwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NWEC or Meshwise?

Meshwise is rated higher. NWEC averages 3.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Meshwise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NWEC or Meshwise have ads?

Neither NWEC nor Meshwise shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*