# Meross vs GardenDial

The clearest difference is rating: GardenDial at 5.0 against Meross's 4.6. GardenDial also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Meross's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GardenDial sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GardenDial holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of GardenDial's.

Meross ships an update fortnightly, GardenDial every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meross | GardenDial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardendial/id6744371401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) | [Mingyue Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807372781) |

## 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


### GardenDial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardendial/id6744371401)

This app simplifies mixing ratios for hose-end sprayers, supporting popular models like Ortho Dial N Spray. It accurately calculates concentrations for fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides, eliminating manual math for home gardeners.

**Highlights:** Mix ratio calculation for sprayers, Supports multiple sprayer models, Input product label concentration, Adjustable strength slider, Supports various measurement units, No ads or login required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Developer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Developer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Developer | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meross free?

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

### Is GardenDial free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meross or GardenDial?

GardenDial is rated higher. Meross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while GardenDial averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Meross or GardenDial have ads?

Neither Meross nor GardenDial shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meross or GardenDial?

Meross ships an update fortnightly, and GardenDial every 5 months. Most recently, Meross was updated on October 24, 2026 and GardenDial on October 12, 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.*