SmartHome (MSmartHome) vs Meross
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Control and monitor smart home appliances from various brands remotely and with voice commands. Receive important notifications and set up helpful automations to simplify daily tasks. Customize your device controls for quick access.
- Remote app control
- Voice control integration
- Appliance status monitoring
- Helpful automations
- Customizable device cards
- Timely notifications
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==The Red Dot Award 2023 Winner== SmartHome allows you to connect, monitor, and control smart appliances from Midea, Pelonis, Comfee, Master Kitchen, Artic King, and MDV. SmartHome replaces the MSmartHome and Midea Air apps, providing a brand-new look and improved experience. KEY FEATURES: REMOTE APP CONTROL: Easily control your smart appliance anytime, from anywhere using your smart phone. For example, cool down your room before you arrive home. VOICE CONTROL: Enjoy hands-free control of select appliances with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. NOTIFICATIONS: Never miss an important update or alert from your smart appliances. Receive timely notifications to alert you that the fridge door is open, or your oven has finished cooking dinner. APPLIANCE STATUS: Monitor your smart appliances anytime, from anywhere. Check how much time is left on your laundry cycle or when your dishwasher will have the silverware ready for dinner. HELPFUL AUTOMATIONS: Make everyday life a little easier. Enable your air conditioner to automatically turn on when it is hot outside. Set a schedule for your dehumidifier to turn off at bedtime. CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE CARDS: Quick access to your most used devices and controls from the app home page. SmartHome supports home appliances including air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, fans, ovens, washers & dryers, dishwashers, and more. Access Permissions: The following access permissions are required for the SmartHome (formerly MSmartHome) app to provide necessary services. If you do not allow them, you can still use the app except for the related services. - Bluetooth: Find and connect to nearby devices via Bluetooth or BLE. - Location: Detect home WLAN network information to add device. Check your location to automate actions when location changes. Search for local weather information in "Scene" function. - Camera: Scan QR codes to add device. Upload photo to report a repair or feedback. - Album: Scan saved QR codes. Edit your profile photo. Upload a photo to report a repair or feedback. ※The availability of products and services may vary depending on the models you own or the region/country you reside in.
Meross
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.
- Remote device control
- Custom schedules and scenes
- Voice assistant integration
- Firmware updates
- In-app hardware guides
- Consumer forum
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Meross app can help you set up and manage smart WiFi bulb, plug, switch, garage door opener, thermostat, air purifier, sensor, humidifier and so on. Meross app offers you special value that other platform apps can not offer such as in-app hardware guide and troubleshooting, in-app setup guide and dedicated troubleshooting, firmware update, cloud service maintenance notice, digital user manual, consumer forum, and new product release information. With Meross app, you can 1. Turn on and off your devices remotely from anywhere with internet. 2. Set schedules and scenes for your devices so that they can run automatically as you wish. 3. Link your devices to your voice assistant platform. 4. Check and update your devices to the latest firmware. 5. Share great product experience with others and discuss about how to use products in Forum. 6. Find information about special offer and new product release. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartHome (MSmartHome) at none against Meross's 8. Meross's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 69%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SmartHome (MSmartHome) asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartHome (MSmartHome) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of SmartHome (MSmartHome)'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Meross's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SmartHome (MSmartHome) ships an update every 2 months, Meross every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | SmartHome (MSmartHome) | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | 4.6 (7.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | 77.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 7.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen Shuzhi Scene Positioning Technology Co., Ltd. | Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Meross
User reviews
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful scheduling features
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unreliable app
Meross
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Reliable and stable performance
- 💡 Useful features like power consumption monitoring
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🔌 Seamless integration with smart home platforms
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Bugs and requests
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes on startup
- Frequent disconnections from devices
- Inability to control devices remotely
- Scheduled tasks not working as expected
- Inaccurate device status reporting
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- Mapping features not functioning properly
- Alexa integration not working reliably
Requested features
9 requests- Add energy usage/consumption tracking
- Improve Alexa integration
- Add option to disable beeping sounds
- Allow multiple users to access the same account
- Provide more detailed usage data and analytics
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- Improve scheduling and timer functionality
- Add support for 5GHz WiFi networks
- Improve map editing and virtual barrier features
- Provide more customization options
Meross
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unreliable garage door status reporting
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16 updates
- Inconsistent device discovery and pairing
Requested features
4 requests- 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
In-app purchases
SmartHome (MSmartHome)
No in-app purchases
Meross
- 10 SMS for a month$0.991 Month
- 优惠测试-月$1.991 Month
- 优惠测试-年$1.991 Year
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- 优惠测试-周$1.997 Days
- 30 SMS for a month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
- 100 SMS for a month$6.991 Month
- 30 SMS$3.49
- 100 SMS$9.99
Questions
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