Comparison

Meross vs Xthings Home(formerly U home)

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

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

Manage all your smart home devices from a single app. Control smart locks, cameras, lights, and more, with features for automation, security alerts, and shared access. Experience enhanced connectivity and privacy in a unified ecosystem.

Highlights
  • Unified smart device management
  • Scene automation and routines
  • Shared home access and permissions
  • Real-time security alerts
  • Control smart locks, lights, cameras, and sensors
  • Two-way intercom functionality
Features
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Xthings Home (formerly U home) is your all-in-one solution for smart home automation and security. Redesigned with a unified Xthings ecosystem, the app offers more powerful device management, smoother connectivity, and stronger privacy protection—while keeping the familiar features you love. With Xthings Home, you can easily manage all your smart devices from one place. Control ULTRALOQ smart locks, UTEC Matter-enabled lighting and power devices, Ulticam security cameras, and more. Lock or unlock doors, add users, view live camera feeds, use two-way intercom, adjust lighting, and automate your daily routines with ease. Smart Device Management Control all supported devices—including smart locks, smart lights, switches, plugs, cameras, and sensors—directly from the app. Enjoy quick setup, stable connectivity, and real-time status updates. Scene Automation Create custom automations that work across your devices. For example: “When I arrive home → unlock the door + turn on porch lights.” Build a smart home that adapts to your lifestyle. Shared Home Access Invite family members, roommates, or trusted guests. Share device access securely and manage permissions with granular control. Real-Time Security Alerts Receive instant notifications for lock activities, motion detection, door access events, automation triggers, and more—keeping your home protected at all times. Welcome to the New Xthings Home • U home has officially upgraded to Xthings Home • Developer changed to Xthings Industry LLC • All your existing devices, settings, and history remain intact • Improved performance, onboarding, and cloud reliability Experience the next generation of smart home convenience and security with Xthings Home.

Screenshots

Meross4 screens
Xthings Home(formerly U home)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xthings Home(formerly U home) at none against Meross's 8. Meross's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Xthings Home(formerly U home) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Meross against 4.6 for Xthings Home(formerly U home). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Meross's written reviews are positive against 52% of Xthings Home(formerly U home)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meross ships an update every 2 weeks, Xthings Home(formerly U home) every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Meross versus Xthings Home(formerly U home): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerossXthings Home(formerly U home)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.9K ratings)4.6 (8.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7.9K8.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.XTHINGS INDUSTRY LLC

Customer experience

Meross

All ratings7,910 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,609 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.7%

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

All ratings8,069 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews505 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative35.8%

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

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great smartlock
  • 🚀 Reliable and easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent device
  • 🚀 Excelente producto
  • 🚀 Capable lock that's easy to set up

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Application en français svp
  • 🔋 The only problem is that it does not have a warning for when battery is low
  • 🐛 Usuarios temporales
  • 🐛 Frustratingly Slow
  • 🐛 Wifi connection is useless

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

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Temporary users settings not saving
  • Admin login issues after updates
  • Inconsistent lock/unlock status reporting
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • WiFi connectivity issues
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  • Fingerprint reader failures
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Auto lock time extension
  • More customizable auto lock settings
  • Apple Home integration
  • Alexa/Google Home integration

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

Xthings Home(formerly U home)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meross free?
Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xthings Home(formerly U home) free?
Xthings Home(formerly U home) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meross or Xthings Home(formerly U home)?
Xthings Home(formerly U home) is rated higher. Meross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Xthings Home(formerly U home) averages 4.6 from 8.1K ratings.
Do Meross or Xthings Home(formerly U home) have ads?
Neither Meross nor Xthings Home(formerly U home) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meross or Xthings Home(formerly U home)?
Meross ships an update every 2 weeks, and Xthings Home(formerly U home) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meross was updated on November 5, 2026 and Xthings Home(formerly U home) on November 5, 2026.

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