Comparison

e vs TheMerode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

e

Features
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Using Bluetooth to connect with the Type 2, the e-Crownยฎ app displays a scroll down list of cities to choose from for both time zones to send directly to the smart crown. An unseen level of convenience and trust for a mechanical watch. It also features: -My watch. Information about your watch, its condition, as well as a stop seconds function, the energy status (opening or closing the shutters) and a bespoke triple tap shortcut. -Tutorials. User-friendly videos about how to activate e-Crown, to switch modes, to connect to the app, to set time zones and to charge e-Crown. -Troubleshoot. The steps to follow if you have trouble to connect the app with your watch. -Contact. Be in touch with Ressence for questions, suggestions and inquiries. For more information about Ressence, visit www.ressencewatches.com

About

TheMerode

Features
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TheMerode allows members to access the club with their digital memberโ€™s card, book events from our 100+ talks and activities per year, or reserve a table in one of our restaurants. Non-members have limited access to the app but can use it to stay up to date to follow news and notifications about the club. Download the app to: โ€“ Stay up to date with important news at TheMerode โ€“ Read our lifestyle magazine and meet your community โ€“ Organise a meeting at TheMerode and discover the different workspaces โ€“ Send a request to organise an event at TheMerode and view our venues โ€“ Learn about Ciao Restaurant, book a table and discover the menu โ€“ Discover and book at TheStables by JML for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, or cocktails โ€“ Enjoy exclusive member benefits thanks to TheMerode partners โ€“ Manage your preferences and interests, personal information and payments โ€“ Discover our holistic programme of speakers, topics and formats โ€“ Subscribe to events for you and your guests โ€“ Receive notifications and reminders for bookings and events โ€“ Access your digital members' card

Screenshots

e4 screens
TheMerode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheMerode at monthly against e's every 3 months. e's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.5.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e ships an update every 3 months, TheMerode monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
e versus TheMerode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereTheMerode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 โ€” better15.5.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size73 MB89 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRessence bvbaThe Merode

In-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

None

TheMerode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheMerode free?
TheMerode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do e or TheMerode have ads?
Neither e nor TheMerode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e or TheMerode?
e ships an update every 3 months, and TheMerode monthly. Most recently, e was updated on October 29, 2026 and TheMerode on October 25, 2026.

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