Comparison

Meross vs Pacific Kitchen+

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

Pacific Kitchen+

Features
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Get real time diagnostics and product information and connect to smart devices such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home. • Control your hood remotely with convenient slider buttons: Fan Speed, Lighting Delay-Off Timer. • Enable AQI function, which automatically cleans the air when it detects the need. • Turn on the Steam Clean function, keeping your range hood sparkling clean from inside out. • Receive important status notifications. • View your product information, such as model, serial number, and warranty information • Easily connect with anyone from our Pacific customer service team.

Screenshots

Meross4 screens
Pacific Kitchen+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pacific Kitchen+ at none against Meross's 8. Meross's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Pacific Kitchen+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meross ships an update fortnightly, Pacific Kitchen+ every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Meross versus Pacific Kitchen+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerossPacific Kitchen+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.Pacific Kitchen

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

Pacific Kitchen+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Pacific Kitchen+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meross free?
Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pacific Kitchen+ free?
Pacific Kitchen+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meross or Pacific Kitchen+ have ads?
Neither Meross nor Pacific Kitchen+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meross or Pacific Kitchen+?
Meross ships an update fortnightly, and Pacific Kitchen+ every 27 months. Most recently, Meross was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pacific Kitchen+ on September 29, 2026.

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