Comparison

Mezzo vs IR Reader Config

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

Head to head
About

Mezzo

This app offers a next-generation integrated system for home automation and security. It combines advanced wireless and IP technologies for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Integrated system
  • Home automation
  • Security solution
  • Wireless technologies
  • IP technologies
Features
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The result of 40 years of engineering excellence, award winning design and industry leading thinking, Ness Corporation is proud to present the next generation integrated system combining the best Ness technologies into one affordable unit โ€“ the MEZZO Integrated Control app. MEZZO integrates cutting-edge wireless and IP technologies to provide a seamless home automation and security solutions for your Ness Mezzo or Ness Bridge hardware. Ness Mezzo App โ€“ Free & Subscription Options Ness Mezzo app is compatible with Ness Mezzo hardware as well as both Ness-Bridge Gen1 and now Ness-Bridge Gen2. Ness-Bridge Gen1 โ€“ When used with Ness-Bridge Gen1, the Ness Mezzo app currently retains its existing feature set at no charge, with no subscription required.* Enhanced features or services may require a paid subscription in the future. Ness-Bridge Gen2 โ€“ 3 Months Free Ness Mezzo app is also compatible with the new Ness-Bridge Gen2, offering enhanced capabilities and a flexible subscription model. When using Ness Mezzo app with a Ness-Bridge Gen2, you receive 3 months free access with all features enabled from the date of activation. After the initial 3-month introductory period, Ness Mezzo app continues with a $5 per month subscription.** After the initial 3-month introductory period, you can choose to subscribe to unlock the full range of Ness Mezzo app and Ness-bridge Gen2 features, including Event History, Alarm Push Notifications, Output Control and other exciting new functionalities as they become available. * Existing cloud-enabled features will remain available for as long as Ness Corporation continues to operate and support the associated cloud services. ** Remote Arming and Disarming remains available in the free version.

About

IR Reader Config

Features
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Configure SIFER Mobile Access Readers with your phone or mobile device. - Apply site encryption keys to readers - Update reader firmware - Configure read range - Configure reader/app interaction modes

Screenshots

Mezzo4 screens
IR Reader Config3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mezzo at every 3 weeks against IR Reader Config's every 6 weeks. IR Reader Config's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mezzo ships an update every 3 weeks, IR Reader Config every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Mezzo versus IR Reader Config: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMezzoIR Reader Config
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size105 MB74 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNess Corporation Pty LimitedInner Range Pty. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Mezzo

No in-app purchases

None

IR Reader Config

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mezzo free?
Mezzo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IR Reader Config free?
IR Reader Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mezzo or IR Reader Config have ads?
Neither Mezzo nor IR Reader Config shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mezzo or IR Reader Config?
Mezzo ships an update every 3 weeks, and IR Reader Config every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mezzo was updated on November 1, 2026 and IR Reader Config on October 7, 2026.

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