Comparison

Meross vs Lefant

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

Lefant

Monitor and schedule your cleaning tasks remotely, ensuring your space stays clean. Enjoy a seamless experience with one-click firmware updates and built-in customer support for any issues.

Highlights
  • Remote cleaning task scheduling
  • Routine record and monitoring
  • One-click firmware updates
  • Built-in customer support
  • Maintain a clean living space
Features
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[Check Routine] Check your cleaning task anytime you want, with whole routine record and keep your space always clean [Remote Control] Wherever you are, schedule your cleaning task with no worries, enjoy your fresh space when you get home [Fast update] One-click firmware update for better experience [Customer Service] Built-in support functions help you solve any problems you may encounter. Purchase our products with no worries. We are sincerely grateful for your support

Screenshots

Meross4 screens
Lefant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meross at 77% against Lefant's 25%. Meross also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 70). Lefant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lefant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meross holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 70, 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 25% of Lefant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meross ships an update fortnightly, Lefant monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Meross versus Lefant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerossLefant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.9K ratings) — better3.0 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better24.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7.9K — better70
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.Shenzhen USEER Robotics Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Meross

All ratings7,880 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,590 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.7%

Lefant

All ratings70 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral12.9%
Negative44.3%
Written reviews483 reviews
Positive24.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative68.7%

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

Lefant

From 70 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Simple scheduling
  • 🚀 Efficient cleaning
  • 👍 Affordable option

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
  • 🐛 Unreliable mapping and navigation
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Poor customer support

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

Lefant

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inability to create account or log in
  • Mapping resets unexpectedly
  • Vacuum gets stuck or loses connection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to clean specific rooms/zones
  • Improved app notifications
  • Better integration with smart home platforms
  • More customization options

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

Lefant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meross free?
Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lefant free?
Lefant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meross or Lefant?
Meross is rated higher. Meross averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Lefant averages 3.0 from 70 ratings.
Do Meross or Lefant have ads?
Neither Meross nor Lefant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meross or Lefant?
Meross ships an update fortnightly, and Lefant monthly. Most recently, Meross was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lefant on October 19, 2026.

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