# Meross vs Automation Schedule

The clearest difference is price: Meross at Free against Automation Schedule's $4.99. Meross also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Automation Schedule's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Meross is free to download; Automation Schedule costs $4.99 up front. Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Automation Schedule asks for nothing beyond the download.

Automation Schedule 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.

Meross ships an update every 2 weeks, Automation Schedule every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meross | Automation Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meross/id1260842951/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automation-schedule/id6804257406/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 228 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842710) | [Gross Development Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804257408) |

## 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


### Automation Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automation-schedule/id6804257406)

Organize and manage your smart home automations with a clear, time-ordered schedule. View, edit, and add automations directly from a visual timeline, making complex home automation easier to understand and control.

**Highlights:** Time-ordered automation view, Edit and add automations directly, Sun-based automation timing, Calendar view for any day, Supports multiple homes, Universal iPhone and iPad app

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meross free?

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

### Is Automation Schedule free?

Automation Schedule costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Meross or Automation Schedule?

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

### Do Meross or Automation Schedule have ads?

Neither Meross nor Automation Schedule shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meross or Automation Schedule?

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