eHomeLife vs Refoss
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eHomeLife
Control smart plugs and connected electronic devices remotely. Schedule power cycles, create custom scenes for multiple devices, and monitor device status from anywhere.
- Remote on/off control
- Customizable schedules
- Automated rules
- Scene creation
- Device status monitoring
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eHomeLife mainly focuses on Home Automation gadgets. Currently, we have smart plug available in market. Customers can plug their electronic devices on it and then use the eHomeLife app to easily manage below features. 1. Turn electronic devices on/off from anywhere with eHomeLife app. 2. Create on/off schedules, auto-off rules to work automatically. 3. Support Scenes function, users can set multiple devices to the previously configured settings. 4. Check to see if connected devices are on/off from anywhere for peace of mind.
Refoss
Control and manage your home automation devices remotely. Schedule device operations, monitor their status, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your electronics are managed efficiently.
- Remote on/off control
- Automated work plans
- Voice assistant integration
- Device status monitoring
- Manage smart plugs
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Refoss mainly focuses on home automation gadgets. Currently, there are products such as smart plug on the market. Customers can plug the device on it and easily manage the following functions through the Refoss app: 1. Turn on/off electronic devices anytime, anywhere through the Refoss app. 2. Create an on/off work plan to let the equipment work automatically according to the plan. 3. Link your Refoss smart devices to voice assistant, you can easily control the device with your voice. 4. View the on/off status of connected devices from anywhere for peace of mind.
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Verdict
eHomeLife and Refoss are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Refoss holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 372 and 125 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of eHomeLife's written reviews are positive against 87% of Refoss's.
eHomeLife ships an update every 6 weeks, Refoss every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eHomeLife | Refoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (372 ratings) | 4.5 (125 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | 87.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 372 — better | 125 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 224 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd. | FLEXBEE HK LIMITED |
Customer experience
eHomeLife
Refoss
Bugs and requests
eHomeLife
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Refoss
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently loses login credentials
- Incorrect door status reporting
- Failure to connect and control devices
- Outdated app version not allowing new features
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set different electricity rates based on time of day and day of week
- More detailed energy consumption data (hourly/minute-level)
- Apple Watch app
- CarPlay integration
- Ability to pause/stop door operation mid-cycle
In-app purchases
eHomeLife
No in-app purchases
Refoss
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is eHomeLife free?
Is Refoss free?
Which has better reviews, eHomeLife or Refoss?
Do eHomeLife or Refoss have ads?
Which is updated more often, eHomeLife or Refoss?
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