# Meross vs ADA CONTROLLER

The clearest difference is rating: Meross at 4.5 against ADA CONTROLLER's 1.0. Meross also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 1). ADA CONTROLLER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). 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. ADA CONTROLLER asks for nothing beyond the download.

Meross holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1, 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 50% of ADA CONTROLLER's.

Meross ships an update fortnightly, ADA CONTROLLER every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meross | ADA CONTROLLER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ada-controller/id1612088695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 231 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) | [Aqua Design Amano Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633434085) |

## 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


### ADA CONTROLLER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ada-controller/id1612088695)

Control compatible smart lighting systems and devices from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust brightness, color, and set timers for your lights. Save custom color presets and utilize a soft lighting mode for gradual transitions.

**Highlights:** Control compatible ADA lighting systems, Adjust brightness and light color, Set timers for lights, Save custom color presets, Soft lighting mode for gradual transitions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meross free?

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

### Is ADA CONTROLLER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meross or ADA CONTROLLER?

Meross is rated higher. Meross averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while ADA CONTROLLER averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Meross or ADA CONTROLLER have ads?

Neither Meross nor ADA CONTROLLER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meross or ADA CONTROLLER?

Meross ships an update fortnightly, and ADA CONTROLLER every 2 weeks. Most recently, Meross was updated on September 24, 2026 and ADA CONTROLLER on August 2, 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.*