Comparison

Meross vs PawTrial

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

PawTrial

Features
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PawTrial guides you through your dog's elimination food trial from day one to the final report — the food allergy diet tracker built for the trial your veterinarian prescribed. Is your dog itching, licking paws, scratching ears, or having tummy trouble? When your vet recommends an elimination diet — a hydrolyzed or novel-protein food trial — the hardest part is consistency: every meal, every treat, every slip-up matters for 8 to 12 weeks. PawTrial keeps you on track and turns weeks of scattered observations into one clear record your veterinarian can actually use. TRACK SYMPTOMS IN SECONDS • Quick daily check-in: score itching, paw licking, ear symptoms, skin, and digestion from 0–10 • Add notes about food, behavior, and anything unusual • Your first week becomes a baseline, so later changes are meaningful • Optional daily reminder at a time you choose, so check-ins become a habit SEE PROGRESS CLEARLY • Today dashboard: trial day, days remaining, and the itching trend at a glance • Diet compliance tracker shows clean days versus slip-up days • One timeline gathers every check-in, food exposure, treatment, and photo • Progress photos: document skin, ears, and paws over time and compare changes side by side BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Log accidental food exposures the moment they happen • Track medications and treatments, including doses, alongside the trial • Curious first? Explore the whole app instantly with built-in sample data SHARE WITH YOUR VET A clear report summarizes symptom trends, diet compliance, exposures, and treatments — prepared for veterinary review, so appointments start with facts instead of memory. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your dog's health data stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no cloud database, no ads, and no tracking. Data leaves your phone only when you choose to share a report. Delete everything at any time from Settings. PAWTRIAL PRO (optional upgrade) • Veterinarian-ready PDF report, plus CSV and JSON export • Structured ingredient reintroduction workflow for challenge testing after the elimination phase • Multiple dogs, each with their own trials, photos, and reports • Unlimited progress photos and full trial history with archived trials • Advanced charts Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The free version includes daily check-ins, the dashboard, timeline, exposure and treatment logging, reminders, five photos, and the on-screen report. WHO IT'S FOR Dog owners working through suspected food allergies or food sensitivities — itchy skin, paw licking, recurring ear issues, or digestive upset — under the guidance of a veterinarian or veterinary dermatologist. Useful from the first "let's try a diet trial" conversation to the follow-up visit. PawTrial records and organizes the observations you make. It does not diagnose allergies, identify allergens, or replace veterinary advice. Always work with your veterinarian. Subscription Terms Payment will be charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pawtrial.com/privacy

Screenshots

Meross4 screens
PawTrial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Meross at 13.0 against PawTrial's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and PawTrial sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Meross versus PawTrial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerossPawTrial
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.Sk Hasan

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

PawTrial

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
3 purchases

PawTrial

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Meross free?
Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PawTrial free?
PawTrial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meross or PawTrial have ads?
Neither Meross nor PawTrial shows ads.

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