# SmartShaker+ vs Meross

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meross at 77% against SmartShaker+'s 19%. Meross also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 56). SmartShaker+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SmartShaker+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Meross holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of SmartShaker+'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Meross's.

SmartShaker+ ships an update every 2 months, Meross fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartShaker+ | Meross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshaker-plus/id1088470185/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.1% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iLuv-Creative Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/357037443) | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartShaker+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshaker-plus/id1088470185)

Control smart devices like bed shakers and smart LED bulbs. Create custom wake-up scenes with light colors, brightness, and music. The bed shaker acts as a trigger to activate your personalized wake-up experience.

**Highlights:** Control SmartShaker/SmartShaker2, Control Rainbow7 smart bulb, Wake-up with vibration or melody, Wake-up to music, Set bulb color and brightness, Define custom wake-up scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for heavy sleepers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Wakes user without disturbing others
- 👍 Good concept for vibrating alarm
- 👍 Effective vibrations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable syncing
- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 App not updated for years
- 🐛 Device stops working after a short period
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing and Bluetooth connectivity is unreliable
- App not opening after update
- App crashes immediately
- Times and percentage of power not syncing
- Device not supported through Bluetooth on iPhone Pro

**Requested features**

- Add a timer function for naps
- Update app for location services
- Allow user to change snooze time
- Make alarm volume adjustable
- Support iOS 11 and newer iPhones


### 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 SmartShaker+ free?

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

### Is Meross free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartShaker+ or Meross?

Meross is rated higher. SmartShaker+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Meross averages 4.5 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do SmartShaker+ or Meross have ads?

Neither SmartShaker+ nor Meross shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartShaker+ or Meross?

SmartShaker+ ships an update every 2 months, and Meross fortnightly. Most recently, SmartShaker+ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Meross on October 17, 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.*