# Meross vs Wine Cellar Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meross at 77% against Wine Cellar Manager's 46%. Meross also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 5) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Wine Cellar Manager's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Wine Cellar Manager sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meross holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 5, 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 46% of Wine Cellar Manager's.

Meross ships an update every 2 weeks, Wine Cellar Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meross | Wine Cellar Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-cellar-manager/id1499103092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) | [Teck Apps UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442916241) |

## 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


### Wine Cellar Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wine-cellar-manager/id1499103092)

Manage your personal wine collection with this multi-platform app. Track inventory, vintages, open bottles, and even wine consumed outside your cellar. Capture wine moments with photos and analyze your collection with statistics.

**Highlights:** Manage wine inventory and vintage data, Track open bottles and fill levels, Import wines from a database, Create virtual wine racks and fridges, Manage orders and subscriptions, Journal for cellar movements and consumed wines, Capture wine moments with photos

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Edition | $2.99 | per month |
| Advanced 2 Months | $5.99 | per 2 months |
| Basic Plus Edition | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Basic Edition macOS | $8.99 | per year |
| Advanced 6 Months | $14.90 | per 6 months |
| Advanced Cloud Edition | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Basic Plus Edition | $14.99 | per year |
| Advanced one year | $22.99 | per year |
| Advanced Edition | $24.99 | per year |
| Basic Plus Edition Unlimited | $34.99 | one-time |
| Wine Manager Basic | $36.00 | one-time |
| Basic Mac Version | $36.00 | one-time |
| Advanced Unlimited Edition | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meross free?

Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wine Cellar Manager free?

Wine Cellar Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meross or Wine Cellar Manager?

Meross is rated higher. Meross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Wine Cellar Manager averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Meross or Wine Cellar Manager have ads?

Neither Meross nor Wine Cellar Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meross or Wine Cellar Manager?

Meross ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wine Cellar Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Meross was updated on October 28, 2026 and Wine Cellar Manager on October 24, 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.*