Meross vs DREO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote device control
- Custom schedules and scenes
- Voice assistant integration
- Firmware updates
- In-app hardware guides
- Consumer forum
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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/
DREO
Control all your smart devices from one place with this intuitive app. Enjoy top-tier cloud security and smart remote features for a simpler, more secure living experience.
- Unified device management
- Top-tier cloud security
- Smart remote operations
- Intuitive user interface
- Home and office device control
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"At DREO, innovation meets convenience. The DREO Home App is your gateway to a seamless and intuitive smart living experience, powered by state-of-the-art IoT technology. We are dedicated to enhancing your life with solutions that are smarter, simpler, and more secure. Why Choose the DREO Home App? - Unified Control: Manage all your smart devices—whether at home or in the office—effortlessly through a single app. - Top-Tier Cloud Security: Enjoy the ultimate peace of mind with top-notch security for your smart devices and data. - Smart Remote Features: Gain control, simplify daily tasks, and enjoy the convenience of intelligent remote operations. - Streamlined Interface: Forget lengthy manuals—the app’s intuitive design puts control at your fingertips."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DREO at none against Meross's 8. DREO also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (44K vs 7.8K). Meross's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DREO asks for nothing beyond the download.
DREO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DREO has 44K ratings behind it against 7.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Meross's written reviews are positive against 87% of DREO's.
Meross ships an update fortnightly, DREO every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Meross | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.8K ratings) | 4.9 (44K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K | 44K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd. | HESUNG INNOVATION LIMITED |
Customer experience
Meross
DREO
User reviews
Meross
From 7.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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
DREO
From 44K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Excellent app performance
- 🔌 Seamless integration with smart devices
- 🔧 Responsive customer support
- 💡 Innovative features like remote control and voice commands
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔌 Inconsistent temperature readings
- 🔧 Missing advanced customization options
- 💡 Lack of HomeKit and Siri integration
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
DREO
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes after recent update
- Inability to retain device settings after power cycle
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to set temperature-based automation
- Improve widget functionality
- Introduce more personalization options
- Enhance accessibility for screen readers
In-app purchases
Meross
- 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
- 30 SMS$3.49
- 100 SMS$9.99
DREO
No in-app purchases
