# Meross vs DREO

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meross | DREO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews) | **[4.9 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreo/id1587134363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 231 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) | [HESUNG INNOVATION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592993182) |

## 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


### DREO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreo/id1587134363)

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.

**Highlights:** Unified device management, Top-tier cloud security, Smart remote operations, Intuitive user interface, Home and office device control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Excellent app performance
- 🔌 Seamless integration with smart devices
- 🔧 Responsive customer support
- 💡 Innovative features like remote control and voice commands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔌 Inconsistent temperature readings
- 🔧 Missing advanced customization options
- 💡 Lack of HomeKit and Siri integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Inability to retain device settings after power cycle

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set temperature-based automation
- Improve widget functionality
- Introduce more personalization options
- Enhance accessibility for screen readers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meross free?

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

### Is DREO free?

DREO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Meross or DREO?

DREO is rated higher. Meross averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while DREO averages 4.9 from 44K ratings.

### Do Meross or DREO have ads?

Neither Meross nor DREO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meross or DREO?

Meross ships an update fortnightly, and DREO every 10 days. Most recently, Meross was updated on September 24, 2026 and DREO on September 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.*