Meross vs VOCOlinc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
VOCOlinc
Enhance your experience with smart home devices. This application unlocks exclusive functionalities tailored for specific hardware, offering advanced control and customization options.
- Exclusive hardware features
- Smart home device control
- Customization options
- Advanced functionality
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Enjoy exclusive features custom-made for VOCOlinc products on the App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Meross at 4.5 against VOCOlinc's 3.8. Meross also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 45%) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 2.4K). VOCOlinc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. VOCOlinc asks for nothing beyond the download.
Meross holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Meross's written reviews are positive against 45% of VOCOlinc's.
Meross ships an update fortnightly, VOCOlinc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meross | VOCOlinc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.9K ratings) — better | 3.8 (2.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews — better | 44.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 2.4K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd. | Felion Technologies Company Limited |
Customer experience
Meross
VOCOlinc
User reviews
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
VOCOlinc
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 Good integration with HomeKit
- 👍 Useful features and effects
- 🚀 Responsive app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reliability issues
- 🐛 Firmware update problems
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔍 Lacking in customization options
- 🔍 Basic and outdated user interface
Bugs and requests
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
VOCOlinc
Reported bugs
4 issues- Devices frequently go offline
- Firmware updates fail to install
- App crashes when accessing certain features
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add more scheduling and automation options
- Improve firmware update process
- Provide better troubleshooting and support
- Enhance user interface and customization
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
VOCOlinc
No in-app purchases
Questions
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