Comparison

Meross vs LeafyPod

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

LeafyPod

This app connects to smart planters to monitor plant health, including soil moisture, sunlight, and temperature. It provides personalized care tips and manages self-watering schedules, making plant care effortless for all experience levels.

Highlights
  • Smart planter connectivity
  • Real-time plant health monitoring
  • Personalized care tips
  • Automated watering schedules
  • Soil moisture tracking
  • Sunlight and temperature monitoring
Features
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Effortlessly monitor and manage your plants with the LeafyPod app, designed to connect seamlessly to your LeafyPod Planters. LeafyPod combines intelligent monitoring with a smart self-watering system, ensuring your plants stay healthy and thriving with minimal effort. Track essential metrics such as soil moisture, sunlight exposure, and temperature, and receive real-time insights tailored to your plants' needs. The app offers an intuitive interface to view plant health trends, receive personalized care tips, and manage watering schedules. Whether you’re a seasoned plant enthusiast or a beginner, LeafyPod makes plant care simple and enjoyable. Save time, eliminate guesswork, and nurture a greener, healthier indoor environment with LeafyPod – the smarter way to grow.

Screenshots

Meross4 screens
LeafyPod4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LeafyPod at none against Meross's 8. Meross's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. LeafyPod asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Meross against 4.5 for LeafyPod. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Meross's written reviews are positive against 50% of LeafyPod's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meross ships an update fortnightly, LeafyPod every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Meross versus LeafyPod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerossLeafyPod
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.9K ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.9K — better11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.LeafyPod LLC

Customer experience

Meross

All ratings7,880 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,590 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.7%

LeafyPod

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

LeafyPod

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

LeafyPod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meross free?
Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LeafyPod free?
LeafyPod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Meross or LeafyPod?
Meross and LeafyPod are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.9K and 11 ratings respectively.
Do Meross or LeafyPod have ads?
Neither Meross nor LeafyPod shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meross or LeafyPod?
Meross ships an update fortnightly, and LeafyPod every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meross was updated on October 20, 2026 and LeafyPod on October 9, 2026.

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