Comparison

Consumptions vs HB

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

Head to head
About

Consumptions

Track and visualize your utility and resource usage with unlimited entries. Supports data import/export, iCloud sync, and Apple Watch integration for convenient management.

Highlights
  • Unlimited meter and reading entries
  • Data import and export (CSV)
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Apple Watch support
  • Real-time chart zooming and panning
  • Historical meter reading entry
  • Camera scanning for meter IDs and readings
Features
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Use Consumptions to keep track of the consumptions of electricity, petrol, heating oil, water and other free definably meters. All meter readings can be displayed in a chart. There are no limits in the number of meters and readings. The app supports the import and export of csv files. For backup reasons you can also export and import the whole database. Consumptions supports iCloud Sync. You are not forced exactly on the first of the month to enter the readings, because the app can interpolate missing values. The app also contains an extension for the Apple Watch. Enter the current meter reads simply on your wrist. Features: - iOS 13 ready, import data from other sources, more information on bigger iPhones - Dark Mode support - Apple Watch support - Enter historical meter readings - Unlimited number of meters and readings - Virtual meters - Groups of meters - Zoom and move the graph in real time with finger gesture - Line charts and pie charts - iCloud sync support - enter the readings at your iPhone and analyse the diagram on your iPad - Sharing of the history and the reports (send, print, open in) - Import and export the database and csv files - Show the consumptions for whole weeks, moths, quarters and years - Support of replaced meters - Full 64bit - Dynamic Type - Scan the Meter ID and the Meter Readings with the camera

About

HB

Easily track your fuel and car expenses with detailed statistics and graphics. Features include receipt photo saving, automatic location determination, and cost management for repairs and maintenance. Supports hybrid vehicles and offers route recording with driving style analysis.

Highlights
  • Fuel receipt photo saving
  • Automatic refueling location
  • Automotive management
  • CSV import/export
  • CO2 emissions statistics
  • Cost management
  • Route recording and analysis
Features
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With HB-VehicleLog you manage easily your fuel and car costs. Statistics of all data, year and month, as text and graphics. After simply recharge start the APP and enter the required data. After 2 full refueling obtained meaningful analyzes. Highlights of the app: Save fuel receipt photo with tank entry -. - Language english and german. - Automatic refueling location determination. - Automotive management with 3 photos and 4 documents per car. - CSV import adjustable with column array. - CSV export with mail delivery. - CO2 emissions in statistics - Backup / Restore locally, iCloud, iCloudDrive, Mail. - Auto backup locally and iCloud - Support for hybrid vehicles petrol/Gas and petrol/electric. - Cost Management, for example, repair, maintenance, service, accessories, etc. - 4 documents can be created per cost entry, photo from camera/gallery or PDF file import. - Trend graph at start site. - Statistics in text and graphics. - Send PDF reports via email -. - Tools "path", quick cost calculation for a distance. - Tools "Record route", record a route in the background with display on a map, place list, markings, dashboard with data. - Appointment management with reminder function. - Tire set management with tire tests, wear and durability calculation. - Speedometer replacement is supported. - Driving style analysis, records driving movements, analyzes the driving style of several drivers and allows for comparison. Lite version: 10 entries per vehicle. Unlimited full version through in-app purchase in the APP unlockable. The APP is constantly evolving. I am happy to take improvement requests or suggestions by email. If the app like it, I would be very grateful for a (positive) EVALUATION. Acknowledgment: Gas station and current fuel prices are retrieved at 'Tankerkoenig.de'. FAQs about standard questions are available on the homepage. End User License Agreement (EULA) :https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use:http://www.hb-mobilesoft.com/datenschutzerklaerung

Screenshots

Consumptions4 screens
HB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HB at 98% against Consumptions's 46%. HB also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Consumptions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HB sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Consumptions asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Consumptions ships an update every 2 months, HB every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Consumptions versus HB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsumptionsHB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias RudolphBernhard Halbauer

Customer experience

Consumptions

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%

HB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%

In-app purchases

None

Consumptions

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

HB

Subscriptions1
  • Premium version$3.991 Year
One-time5
  • Route recording$1.99
  • Support developers$1.99
  • Activation of voice input$1.99
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  • Freischaltung FahrstilAnalyse$2.99
  • Activate the full version$6.99

Questions

Is Consumptions free?
Consumptions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HB free?
HB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Consumptions or HB have ads?
Neither Consumptions nor HB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Consumptions or HB?
Consumptions ships an update every 2 months, and HB every 5 days. Most recently, Consumptions was updated on October 21, 2026 and HB on October 24, 2026.

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