Comparison

Meross vs iSmartgate Access

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Custom schedules and scenes
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Firmware updates
  • In-app hardware guides
  • Consumer forum
Features
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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/

About

iSmartgate Access

Control and monitor your garage doors or gates remotely using your smart device. This app works with a separate iSmartgate device to provide status alerts, manage multiple doors, and integrate with smart home assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote garage door control
  • Garage door status alerts
  • HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT compatible
  • Supports multiple garage doors (PRO version)
  • IP camera integration
  • Unlimited user access
Features
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This App works with the iSmartgate device that can be purchased separately at www.ismartgate.com. The iSmartgate Access app will connect your iPhone or iPad to the iSmartgate device via your Wi-Fi home network or internet. Product details: •HomeKit Compatible (iSmartgate PRO and LITE). •Google Assistant Compatible. •IFTTT Compatible. •Amazon Echo Compatible via IFTTT. •This APP (when used in conjunction with the iSmartgate device) will open up to 3 garage doors/gates (PRO version) or a single garage door/gate (LITE, LITE 2 and MINI versions). •Live video streaming: watch your garage in real time from the door screen, without leaving the app. •Connect an IP camera to your iSmartgate device to see what is happening in your garage (up to 3 cameras, one for each door on the PRO version). •Garage door status alert: shows if your garage doors are Open or Closed. •Push notifications when a door is opened or left open. •Event history: see who opened each door and when. •Guided Wi-Fi setup for iSmartgate MINI and LITE 2, and automatic Wi-Fi setup through HomeKit for PRO and LITE. •Clean, intuitive and user friendly interface. •Unlimited number of users can download the app and operate a single garage. •Remote access. •Compatible with all garage door openers. What's new in 2.9.0: •Live camera video is now built into the door screen. •Rebuilt and much faster iSmartgate MINI setup. •Improved settings and event history on MINI devices with older firmware. •Lower battery consumption and general stability improvements.

Screenshots

Meross4 screens
iSmartgate Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meross at 77% against iSmartgate Access's 23%. Meross also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 37). iSmartgate Access's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meross holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Meross's written reviews are positive against 23% of iSmartgate Access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meross ships an update fortnightly, iSmartgate Access every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Meross versus iSmartgate Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerossiSmartgate Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.9K ratings) — better2.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better23.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.9K — better37
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.PYKRS

Customer experience

Meross

All ratings7,880 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,599 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.7%

iSmartgate Access

All ratings34 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral14.7%
Negative55.9%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral13.1%
Negative63.9%

User reviews

Meross

From 7.9K App Store ratings

What 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

iSmartgate Access

From 37 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works with HomeKit
  • 👍 Works with Apple Watch
  • 👍 Saves time
  • 👍 Good support when available
  • 👍 Reliable when working

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and cumbersome app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Poor HomeKit integration
  • 🐛 Baffling 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

iSmartgate Access

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login forms break password manager integration
  • Automations stopped working after iOS updates (e.g., ios26, 16.2, 16.4, 18)
  • Device stops responding after a few minutes
  • Door sensor keeps losing connection
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  • Lost Wi-Fi connection after updates
  • HomeKit 'no response' errors
  • App slow to refresh and load pages
  • Incorrect door status in HomeKit
  • App doesn't detect door position
  • Alerts not working for the app
  • Cannot access users menu
  • Warning 'feature' (sound/light) requires factory reset to disable
  • Device stops working after Wi-Fi upgrade
  • App doesn't match screenshots, missing remote access/add user options
  • Wrong doors opening after update
  • Sensor states flipped, identity flipped
  • HomeKit compatibility broken after firmware update
  • Video codec requires additional payment

Requested features

5 requests
  • CarPlay integration
  • Schedule open/close options
  • Apple Watch app
  • Ability to open gate partially (e.g., 20%)
  • Add additional users/user menu access

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Meross

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time2
  • 30 SMS$3.49
  • 100 SMS$9.99
None

iSmartgate Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meross free?
Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSmartgate Access free?
iSmartgate Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meross or iSmartgate Access?
Meross is rated higher. Meross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while iSmartgate Access averages 2.4 from 37 ratings.
Do Meross or iSmartgate Access have ads?
Neither Meross nor iSmartgate Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meross or iSmartgate Access?
Meross ships an update fortnightly, and iSmartgate Access every 2 months. Most recently, Meross was updated on October 27, 2026 and iSmartgate Access on October 21, 2026.

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