# Winter Fireplace vs Meross

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meross at 77% against Winter Fireplace's 31%. Meross also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 209). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Winter Fireplace sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meross holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Winter Fireplace's written reviews are positive against 77% of Meross's.

Winter Fireplace ships an update fortnightly, Meross every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Winter Fireplace | Meross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-fireplace/id1041703579/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 209 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Glendening](https://appshunter.io/developer/975984954) | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) |

## What reviewers say

### Winter Fireplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-fireplace/id1041703579)

Transform any space into a cozy haven with a vast library of 4K fireplace, candle, and campfire videos. Enjoy immersive soundscapes and seamless syncing across devices for relaxation, romance, or seasonal cheer.

**Highlights:** Extensive 4K fire video library, Diverse fire scene types, Immersive soundscapes, Favorites and history, iCloud syncing, AirPlay support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter Fireplace Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Winter Fireplace Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Fireplace Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 12 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 1 - Originals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 8 - Frameless | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 9 - Christmas | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace Pack 10 - Halloween | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


### Meross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951)

Control and manage a wide range of smart home devices remotely. Set schedules, create custom scenes, and integrate with voice assistants for automated control. Access troubleshooting guides, firmware updates, and community forums for support.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Custom schedules and scenes, Voice assistant integration, Firmware updates, In-app hardware guides, Consumer forum

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 SMS for a month | $0.99 | per month |
| 优惠测试-月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 优惠测试-年 | $1.99 | per year |
| 优惠测试-周 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 30 SMS for a month | $2.49 | per month |
| 100 SMS for a month | $6.99 | per month |
| 30 SMS | $3.49 | one-time |
| 100 SMS | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Reliable and stable performance
- 💡 Useful features like power consumption monitoring
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🔌 Seamless integration with smart home platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues and device disconnections
- 🔧 Setup can be tricky at times
- 📱 Limited customization options in the app
- 🕰️ Routines and scheduling could be more flexible

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable garage door status reporting
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16 updates
- Inconsistent device discovery and pairing

**Requested features**

- Add support for more smart home platforms
- Improve app interface and allow for more customization
- Enhance scheduling and automation features
- Provide more detailed energy consumption reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Winter Fireplace free?

Winter Fireplace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Meross free?

Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Winter Fireplace or Meross?

Meross is rated higher. Winter Fireplace averages 4.0 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Meross averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Winter Fireplace or Meross have ads?

Neither Winter Fireplace nor Meross shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Winter Fireplace or Meross?

Winter Fireplace ships an update fortnightly, and Meross every 2 weeks. Most recently, Winter Fireplace was updated on October 22, 2026 and Meross on October 29, 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.*