Gestellpool Scanner vs VerbrauchsPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gestellpool Scanner
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The app "Gestellpool Scanner" helps customers in the glass and window industry to release reusable transport racks ready for collection, so that the return of these to the owner can be logistically planned and implemented. The app is compatible with all reusable transport racks managed by Gestellpool Europe GmbH & Co. KG, is compatible with all returnable transport racks managed by Gestellpool Europe GmbH & Co. At the time the user scans the racks with the barcode scanner integrated in the app, the exact location is recorded via GPS. When the file is uploaded, the exact time is also recorded via web service. With this information, any rental contracts are automatically terminated and/or paused and the racks are released.
VerbrauchsPilot
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Keep track of your energy usage—electricity, gas, and water—all in one place. The VerbrauchsPilot app makes recording your household meter readings easier than ever: Just point your camera at the meter, and the app automatically reads the value using OCR and saves it directly as a reading—including a photo as proof. Manage Meters Add as many electricity, gas, and water meters as you like. Enter the name, meter number, location, and unit—all clearly organized and editable at any time. Automatic Recording via Camera The built-in OCR recognition reads meter readings directly from the display. Alternatively, you can upload photos from your gallery. All images are saved as proof. Rates & Costs Enter rates with the active price, base price, and validity period. For gas, the calorific value and condition factor are automatically factored in—so you always see your actual costs. Analysis & Evaluation Monthly consumption and cost charts with an average line. Year-over-year comparisons show you at a glance how your consumption is trending. Anomaly Detection If your current consumption deviates by more than 50% from the 6-month average, you’ll automatically receive a push notification—before your bill arrives. Reminders Configurable reminders per meter—weekly, biweekly, monthly, or quarterly—so you never miss a meter reading again. Data Export Export your data as a CSV (Excel-compatible) file or as an A4 PDF report.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Gestellpool Scanner at none against VerbrauchsPilot's shown. Gestellpool Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26). VerbrauchsPilot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gestellpool Scanner ships an update every 5 months, VerbrauchsPilot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gestellpool Scanner | VerbrauchsPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gestellpool Europe GmbH & Co. KG | cdm-IT & Consulting Services GmbH |
In-app purchases
Gestellpool Scanner
No in-app purchases
VerbrauchsPilot
No in-app purchases
Questions
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