# Meross vs Roborock

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.

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

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.

Meross ships an update fortnightly, Roborock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meross | Roborock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews) | **[4.8 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K | **124K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#74** |
| Size | 231 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) | [Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462875427) |

## 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


### Roborock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 2, 2026 and Roborock on October 3, 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.*