# Rossmann vs ELESION

The clearest difference is ads: ELESION at none against Rossmann's shown. ELESION also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (71% vs 58%). Rossmann's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rossmann against 4.9 for ELESION. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rossmann has 1.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Rossmann's written reviews are positive against 71% of ELESION's.

Rossmann ships an update every 3 weeks, ELESION monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rossmann | ELESION |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rossmann/id1034309353/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elesion/id1403850591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **71.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 131 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Rossmann GmbH - Drogerie](https://appshunter.io/developer/941118800) | [PEARL. GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/619231875) |

## What reviewers say

### Rossmann

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rossmann/id1034309353)

Access all the benefits of a loyalty card digitally. Browse and activate numerous coupons, view current offers, and add items to your shopping list. Enjoy savings both in-store and online, with offline coupon redemption available.

**Highlights:** Digital loyalty card, Numerous digital coupons, Scan paper coupons, Personalized homepage, Online shopping integration, Offline coupon redemption, Current offers and flyers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ELESION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elesion/id1403850591)

Control all compatible smart home devices from your smartphone. Connect and manage multiple devices with single commands, even remotely. Automate actions based on various triggers and share control with family members for enhanced convenience and security.

**Highlights:** Connect compatible smart home devices, Control multiple devices with one command, Remote device control from anywhere, Share device control with family, Automate device actions, Real-time security alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rossmann free?

Rossmann is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ELESION free?

ELESION is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rossmann or ELESION?

ELESION is rated higher. Rossmann averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while ELESION averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Rossmann or ELESION have ads?

Rossmann shows ads; ELESION does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rossmann or ELESION?

Rossmann ships an update every 3 weeks, and ELESION monthly. Most recently, Rossmann was updated on September 27, 2026 and ELESION on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*