eBeacon vs MeterStats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eBeacon
This app helps discover and interact with Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy devices. It allows developers to configure and manage specific beacons, read and write data, and browse device services and characteristics.
- Scan for Bluetooth LE peripherals
- Scan for JAALEE Beacons
- Configure JAALEE Beacons
- Read and write device characteristics
- Browse device services
- Support for URIBeacon and Eddystone
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eBeacon can find all of your devices that use Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy(also known as Bluetooth Smart) Full Support of read, write, and notify is included. Developers can use eBeacon to Configure the Beacon Create by the JAALEE. Key Features: -Scan for any peripherals -Scan for JAALEE Beacons -JAALEE Customized firmware upgrade -Read and Configure JAALEE's Beacon -Browse Services and Characteristics -Read Services -Write Characteristics in Hex -Support URIBeacon. -Support Eddystone. -Support JAALEE BT-Gateway.
MeterStats
Monitor your home's energy, heating, and water usage with this app. Track meter readings, analyze consumption patterns, and see the impact of lifestyle changes on your utility bills. Make informed decisions to save money and reduce your environmental footprint.
- Manual meter reading tracking
- Consumption insights and trend analysis
- Special event impact tracking
- Multiple home/location support
- Energy efficiency tools
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Introducing the ultimate app for keeping track of your energy, heating, and water usage! With MeterStats, you can easily monitor your meter readings and gain valuable insights into your consumption patterns. But the app is more than just a simple tracking tool. Keep an eye on ”special events” – such as turning down your thermostat by 1°C, buying smart home appliances or being in the home office – and see how much of an impact it has on your consumption over time. This way, you can make informed decisions about how to reduce your energy use without sacrificing comfort. With MeterStats, you’ll have all the tools you need to save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and make your home more energy-efficient. Start taking control of your energy usage now! Key Features: 1. Energy consumption tracking through manual meter readings. 2. Rich insights in the form of different charts and trends analysis. 3. Track special events to test the impact of certain actions on your energy use. 4. Track multiple homes/locations. Each has its own meters, special events and resulting insights. 5. Sync your data via iCloud between iPhone and iPad. The app is free to use with one meter and one location. Unlimited meters and locations as well as unlocking additional charts, more advanced insights and reminders requires a subscription to MeterStats+. –––––––––– Terms of Use: https://www.pxlwaves.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pxlwaves.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeterStats at 100% against eBeacon's 33%. MeterStats also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). eBeacon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. MeterStats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. eBeacon asks for nothing beyond the download.
MeterStats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of eBeacon's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeterStats's.
eBeacon ships an update every 2 months, MeterStats every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eBeacon | MeterStats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JAALEE Inc. | Alexander Kaessner |
Customer experience
eBeacon
MeterStats
In-app purchases
eBeacon
No in-app purchases
MeterStats
- MeterStats+ Monthly$1.191 Month
- MeterStats+ Yearly14 Days trial$11.991 Year









