Comparison

Meross vs Shelly Smart Control

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

Shelly Smart Control

Remotely monitor and control smart home devices from anywhere, either through the cloud or your local network. Manage lights, appliances, and sensors, and create custom automation scenes. Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LAN connectivity for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Local network control
  • Device monitoring
  • Custom scheduling
  • Scene creation
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Real-time alerts
Features
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This app offers the possibility to control all Shelly devices remotely. You can monitor and control your devices from anywhere (by using the cloud option) or, if you do not want the Cloud option, you will still be able to monitor and control your devices from within your local network. Shelly devices do not need to be connected to the cloud or to send data there. The Shelly Home Automation portfolio includes a variety of relay switches, sensors, plugs, bulbs, and other controllers, all connected and controlled through your Wi-Fi network. The new Shelly Plus and Shelly Pro lines of products additionally support Bluetooth connectivity for faster device inclusion and communication, and the new Shelly Pro line offers LAN and Wi-Fi usage simultaneously. The entire Shelly portfolio is available at https://shelly.cloud/ Shelly devices are suitable to control lights, garage doors, curtains, window blinds, or other appliances, trigger actions based on certain parameters from sensor devices. Devices provide near real time notification on changes of the parameters they are measuring - energy consumption, temperature other environment values. All Shelly devices have: - Embedded Web server - Wi-Fi control and connectivity - APIs for observation and control A user account is required to access, include, and control Shelly devices through the application. Once Shelly account is registered, you can: - Connect the devices to an existing W-Fi network or use their Access Point mode locally to control other Shelly devices; - Include, manage, and operate as many Shelly devices as you need; - Configure devices and manage individual settings on every device; - Configure custom scheduling for automatic actions; - Create personalized rooms for more convenient organising and control of the devices; - Define custom Groups of devices to control multiple devices with one command within the app; - Build simple and complex scenes by combining Shelly devices to trigger certain actions in your home automation; - Monitor current and past electrical power consumption of the electrical circuit(s) and loads (for Shelly devices equipped with Power-measuring capabilities); - Build complex automation solutions for improved energy and operational efficiency; - Receive real time alerts and notifications based on your preference. Shelly devices are compatible with other widely used both local and cloud-based home automation platforms like Google Home or Alexa.

Screenshots

Meross4 screens
Shelly Smart Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Meross at 4.5 against Shelly Smart Control's 3.2. Meross also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 48%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 82). Shelly Smart Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shelly Smart Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meross holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.8K ratings behind it against 82, 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 48% of Shelly Smart Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meross ships an update fortnightly, Shelly Smart Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Meross versus Shelly Smart Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerossShelly Smart Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.8K ratings) — better3.2 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7.8K — better82
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB233 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.SHELLY EUROPE EOOD

Customer experience

Meross

All ratings7,784 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews927 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative16.8%

Shelly Smart Control

All ratings82 ratings
Positive53.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative37.8%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral12.6%
Negative39.9%

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

Shelly Smart Control

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

Shelly Smart Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meross free?
Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shelly Smart Control free?
Shelly Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meross or Shelly Smart Control?
Meross is rated higher. Meross averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Shelly Smart Control averages 3.2 from 82 ratings.
Do Meross or Shelly Smart Control have ads?
Neither Meross nor Shelly Smart Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meross or Shelly Smart Control?
Meross ships an update fortnightly, and Shelly Smart Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Meross was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shelly Smart Control on September 24, 2026.

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