# Meross vs iSmartgate Access

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Meross | iSmartgate Access |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews)** | [2.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismartgate-access/id1277087476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 228 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) | [PYKRS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675021093) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### iSmartgate Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismartgate-access/id1277087476)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 every 2 weeks, 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*