# Meross vs Tom AI

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Meross at 7.9K against Tom AI's 27. Meross also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tom AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tom AI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Meross's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tom AI's.

Meross ships an update fortnightly, Tom AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meross | Tom AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-ai/id6449241580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) | [christophe chaland](https://appshunter.io/developer/964555358) |

## 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


### Tom AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-ai/id6449241580)

This voice-driven AI assistant offers specialized modes for chatting, brainstorming, note-taking, translation, definitions, and hands-free video recording. It features CarPlay integration and local data storage for enhanced privacy and organization.

**Highlights:** Intuitive wheel interface for mode selection, Specialized modes: Chat, Brainstorm, Notes, Interpret, Dictionary, Reel, Dual AI (Tom & Max) for idea generation and challenges, Voice-driven interactions, CarPlay integration, Local data storage, Hands-free video recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Bring your own key | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $249.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meross free?

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

### Is Tom AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meross or Tom AI?

Tom AI is rated higher. Meross averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Tom AI averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do Meross or Tom AI have ads?

Neither Meross nor Tom AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meross or Tom AI?

Meross ships an update fortnightly, and Tom AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meross was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tom AI on October 18, 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.*