Comparison

Meross vs Roborock

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

Roborock

Control smart home cleaning devices remotely. Manage robotic vacuums, wet and dry cleaners, and washer dryers. Customize cleaning plans, monitor progress, and access advanced features from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Customizable cleaning plans
  • Map editing and zone control
  • Smart scheduling
  • App-specific washing programs
Features
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Roborock App is a dedicated application designed to control Roborock’s smart hardware devices. It supports network-enabled products in Roborock’s robotic vacuum cleaners, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, and molecular sieve-based washer dryers. You can remotely control smart devices and check their status and cleaning progress through this app anytime, anywhere. Easily unlock more advanced features through the Roborock app. 【Roborock Robotic Vacuum Cleaner】 · Check the cleaning map and path anywhere and anytime you want, and control the cleaning progress in real-time. · Choose from various personalized cleaning methods, including room cleaning, zone cleaning, scheduled cleaning, and spot cleaning routines. · Set up frequently used cleaning tasks as routines for one-tap starts. · Choose multiple cleaning preferences, including Vacuum, Mop, Vac & Mop, SmartPlan (applicable to certain models only), and Customize mode. · Set up a personalized cleaning plan by adjusting suction power, water flow, cleaning frequency, and route (applicable to certain models only). · Enables you to edit a map based on your home and set names for thresholds, carpets, floor types, furniture, and rooms. · Set up invisible walls and no-go zones and your robot will not cross or enter them during cleaning. · Enjoy a variety of fun features, including remote viewing, obstacle photos, pet snapshots, cruise mode, pet search, and custom tones (applicable to select models only). 【Roborock Robotic Lawn Mower】 · Visually edit maps, easily set No-Go Zones and Passages, and support precise multi-area management. · Customize mowing preferences, efficiency, and direction for each area, and set schedules for automatic start and stop. · Features intelligent obstacle avoidance, automatic return to charge when it rains, and a Wildlife-Friendly mode for comprehensive protection. 【Roborock Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner】 · Adjust water flow, suction power, roller speed, and detergent level (applicable to select models only) based on the floor and dirt level. · Smart scheduled self-cleaning and drying: automatically initiates self-cleaning and drying based on historical operation records. 【Roborock Washer Dryer】 · Check the washing progress and operating status anywhere and anytime you want. · Choose from over 20 smart washing and drying programs to meet the professional needs of various fabrics and clothing, ensuring optimal washing performance. · Set one program as the App Program for quick access on the control panel. 【Permissions】 To provide certain services, you need to enable the relevant permissions on your mobile device. We will only need the relevant permissions and access your personal information (if relevant) when you use the relevant functions. For the optional permissions, you can refuse or withdraw these permissions at any time, for which you may not be able to use the corresponding services, but this will not affect other functions of the App. The current permissions that the app may need are as follows: · Location (Optional) Accesses location information to connect to WiFi, find nearby devices ready for connection, and retrieve details about the current WiFi connection. · Camera (Optional) Enables the camera to scan QR codes for easier WiFi connection. · Photos (Optional) Allows access to photos for uploading profile pictures and attaching images when providing feedback. If your device supports features like downloading obstacle images, taking screenshots, or recording during remote viewing, photos and videos can be stored. · Microphone (Optional) Used for sound transmission on devices that support remote viewing. · WLAN (Optional) Facilitates connection to WiFi networks emitted by smart devices for communication and connectivity. · Bluetooth (Optional) Enables connection to Bluetooth signals from smart devices for communication and device connecting. · Notifications (Optional) Allows the app to send you device and system notifications.

Screenshots

Meross4 screens
Roborock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roborock at none against Meross's 8. Roborock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (124K vs 7.8K). Meross's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roborock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 124K ratings behind it against 7.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Meross's written reviews are positive against 53% of Roborock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meross ships an update fortnightly, Roborock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Meross versus Roborock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerossRoborock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.8K ratings)4.8 (124K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7.8K124K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#89 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Meross

All ratings7,784 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews934 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative16.9%

Roborock

All ratings123,722 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,477 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

Meross

From 7.8K 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

Roborock

From 124K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful suction and mopping
  • 🤖 Excellent navigation and mapping
  • 🧹 Thorough cleaning performance
  • 📱 Intuitive and feature-rich app
  • 🔋 Long battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity and WiFi issues
  • 🤖 Mapping and navigation bugs
  • 🤖 Inconsistent performance after updates
  • 📱 Clunky and unintuitive app UI
  • 🤖 Gets stuck or lost easily

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

Roborock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent disconnection from WiFi
  • Map corruption and loss of saved data
  • Robot getting lost or confused about its location
  • Unexpected behavior and errors after firmware updates

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to manually place docking station on map
  • Option to disable side brushes
  • Customizable cleaning schedules and routines
  • Support for more maps/floors
  • Easier room editing and management
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  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Improved app performance and stability

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

Roborock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meross free?
Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roborock free?
Roborock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meross or Roborock?
Roborock is rated higher. Meross averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Roborock averages 4.8 from 124K ratings.
Do Meross or Roborock have ads?
Neither Meross nor Roborock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meross or Roborock?
Meross ships an update fortnightly, and Roborock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meross was updated on October 1, 2026 and Roborock on October 1, 2026.

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