Meross vs GLP iQ.Control
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/
GLP iQ.Control
Easily manage and update your lighting fixtures. Create impressive lighting effects and control them with intuitive tools. This app offers a streamlined way to enhance your lighting setups.
- Fixture control
- Lighting effect generation
- Fixture management
- Firmware updates
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The GLP iQ.Control App empowers users to effortlessly control their fixtures and generate impactful lighting effects. Additionally, you have the capability to mange and update your fixtures.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GLP iQ.Control at none against Meross's 8. GLP iQ.Control also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Meross's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. GLP iQ.Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Meross ships an update fortnightly, GLP iQ.Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meross | GLP iQ.Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd. | German Light Products |
Customer experience
Meross
GLP iQ.Control
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
GLP iQ.Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
GLP iQ.Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Meross free?
Is GLP iQ.Control free?
Do Meross or GLP iQ.Control have ads?
Which is updated more often, Meross or GLP iQ.Control?
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