Meross vs Nintendo Today!
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/
Nintendo Today!
Receive daily Nintendo news, game information, videos, and comics tailored to your interests. Track upcoming releases and events with an animated calendar and customizable widgets.
- Daily Nintendo updates
- Animated character calendar
- Event and game release schedule
- Customizable home screen widgets
- Nintendo Switch 2 news
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Nintendo Today! is an app that brings you daily updates from Nintendo based on what you like. ◆ Animated Calendar Keep track of the date with an animated calendar featuring your choice of characters. ◆ Daily Updates Get updates on all things Nintendo—including Nintendo Switch 2 news, game info, videos, comics, and more—every day. ◆ Event Schedule Keep up with Nintendo related events, including game releases. Link with the Calendar app to display your own events as well. ◆ Customize Your Home Screen Add a calendar widget featuring art from your favorite Nintendo game series. [Terms of Use] Nintendo Account and persistent internet connection required. Data charges may apply. Requires iOS 16.0 or later. © Nintendo
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nintendo Today! at none against Meross's 8. Meross's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (77% vs 62%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Nintendo Today! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Meross holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 62% of Nintendo Today!'s.
Meross ships an update every 2 weeks, Nintendo Today! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meross | Nintendo Today! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.9K ratings) — better | 4.3 (1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews — better | 61.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 1K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 228 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd. | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Meross
Nintendo Today!
User reviews
Meross
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Reliable and stable performance
- 💡 Useful features like power consumption monitoring
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 🔌 Seamless integration with smart home platforms
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Nintendo Today!
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app for Nintendo fans
- 💡 Useful calendar with Nintendo events
- 🚀 Impressive animations and daily content
- 👍 Keeps track of Nintendo news and events
Room to improve
- 🐛 Accessibility issues for some users
- 🔋 No sound when phone is on silent mode
- 💡 Lack of customization options for calendar themes
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
Nintendo Today!
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to dismiss certain pop-ups in settings
- Calendar widget doesn't display real-world holidays
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to add personal events to calendar
- Include more Nintendo game themes for calendar
- Implement widescreen video player mode
- Add background music or jingles to the app
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
Nintendo Today!
No in-app purchases
Questions
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