# Electric Meter Reading

> Efficient and secure reading of electric meters with NFC identification

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ginstr.electricMeterReading](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ginstr.electricMeterReading)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ginstr.electricMeterReading`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** ginstr GmbH
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 51,034
- **Rating:** 1.80 / 5 (85 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.17.57
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-26
- **First published:** 2015-06-08
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-08-28
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ginstr.electricMeterReading)
- **Website:** [http://www.ginstr.com](http://www.ginstr.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ginstr.com/en/privacy/](https://www.ginstr.com/en/privacy/)

## Description

**Electric Meter Reading** is a Chrome extension designed to streamline and enhance the process of reading electric meters. Utilizing inexpensive NFC tags, it ensures accurate meter identification, significantly reducing manual entry errors. The app requires meter readings to be entered twice to minimize mistakes and automatically displays consumption differences from previous readings, enabling immediate onsite corrections. 

Beyond NFC, it supports barcodes and QR codes, but NFC is preferred for low-light and quick identification. Readings can also be photographed to prevent disputes and eliminate redundant trips. The extension allows for assigning specific meters to dedicated employees, ensuring accountability and organized management. All data synchronizes with the ginstr cloud platform, facilitating real-time access, advanced analytics, sharing with departments like accounting, and aiding tenant settlements. Additional features include GPS-based property address registration, timestamp logging, and the capability to import/export data via CSV. This tool eradicates the need for paper-based transfers, delivering a more efficient, error-resistant meter reading workflow ideal for property managers and utility professionals alike.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`

## Review summary

Users commonly report that the app has significant bugs and issues, including problematic sign-in and sign-up processes. Several reviews mention that the app requires an expensive separate launcher app, causing confusion and frustration. Many users consider it a scam or rip-off due to these issues and unclear instructions on important features like meter reading adjustments. Despite these problems, some users find the app good when it functions properly.

### Pros

- App is good when functional

### Cons

- App contains bugs and issues
- Requires an expensive separate launcher app, causing confusion
- Sign in and sign up processes have many issues
- Perceived as a scam or rip-off by multiple users
- Lacks clarity on how to use key features like adjusting meter readings

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ginstr.electricMeterReading)