# Meross vs Kaavala

The clearest difference is rating: Kaavala at 5.0 against Meross's 4.6. Meross's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Kaavala 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Meross ships an update every 2 weeks, Kaavala every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meross | Kaavala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaavala/id6758028920/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 228 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) | [Forward Alpha, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845383655) |

## 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


### Kaavala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaavala/id6758028920)

This personal safety app connects you with trusted contacts during emergencies. It offers instant SOS alerts with live location sharing, evidence recording, and a volunteer network for community support. Features include a duress code, stationary alerts, and fake calls for added security.

**Highlights:** Instant SOS alerts with live location, Trusted contacts management, Bluetooth Low Energy panic button support, Audio/video evidence recording, Volunteer network for community safety, Duress code and stationary alerts, Offline functionality via SMS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kaavala Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Kaavala Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Kaavala Volunteer KYC Verification | $4.99 | one-time |
| Volunteer Background Verification | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meross free?

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

### Is Kaavala free?

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

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

Kaavala is rated higher. Meross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Kaavala averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Meross or Kaavala have ads?

Neither Meross nor Kaavala shows ads.

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

Meross ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kaavala every 3 weeks. Most recently, Meross was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kaavala on October 14, 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.*