Comparison

MERCUSYS vs Pickly

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

Head to head
About

MERCUSYS

Easily set up and manage your mesh Wi-Fi system. The app guides you through installation, helps optimize unit placement for better coverage, and provides comprehensive control over your network. Enjoy faster, more reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home.

Highlights
  • Mesh Wi-Fi setup
  • Network management
  • Device connection monitoring
  • Guest network sharing
  • Website access restriction
  • Wi-Fi scheduling for devices
  • Device Wi-Fi priority control
Features
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To set up your Halo/Router network, simply plug one of your Halo/Router units into your modem and follow the instructions in the MERCUSYS app. The app also helps you find the best spots in your home to place additional Halo units. Once your Halo/Router network is up and running, you can enjoy faster, stronger Wi-Fi connections that won't drop out, even when you're moving from room to room. Plus, you can manage your entire Halo Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System right from the MERCUSYS app,including: - Sharing your guest network with visitors - Viewing which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi - Restricting access to websites of your choosing - Setting a time restriction and pause the Wi-Fi on kids' devices - Controlling when certain devices have Wi-Fi access - Picking which devices get Wi-Fi priority - Adding a family member as a network manager to help you monitor your network MERCUSYS App has met EAA requirements. View compatible list of MERCUSYS: https://www.mercusys.com/support/mercusys-app/#compatible-products Note: Please make sure you have updated to the latest firmware that supports MERCUSYS. Privacy Policy: https://www.mercusys.com/en/app/privacy#sec_a Terms of Service: https://www.mercusys.com/en/app/privacy#sec_b

About

Pickly

Features
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Pickly helps you make quick decisions with simple and fun tools. Features: • Dice Roller Roll a virtual dice instantly for games, choices, or random outcomes. • Finger Picker Place multiple fingers on the screen and let Pickly randomly select a winner. Why Pickly? • Fast and easy to use • Clean and modern design • Great for groups and friends • No account required • Free to use Whether you're choosing who starts a game, deciding between options, or making random selections with friends, Pickly makes every decision quick and fair.

Screenshots

MERCUSYS4 screens
Pickly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pickly at none against MERCUSYS's 8. Pickly also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). MERCUSYS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MERCUSYS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Pickly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MERCUSYS ships an update every 3 weeks, Pickly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MERCUSYS versus Pickly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMERCUSYSPickly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (761 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings761 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size764 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMERCUSYS Technologies Co., Ltd.Caner Ozcan

Bugs and requests

MERCUSYS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App sometimes fails to detect or connect to router
  • Inconsistent performance after firmware updates
  • Difficulty renaming or customizing mesh nodes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve device management and monitoring
  • Implement automatic network optimization
  • Provide more granular parental control settings

Pickly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

MERCUSYS

Subscriptions8
  • Premium 1 Cam/month1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • Premium 2 Cam/month1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Cam/month1 Month trial$10.491 Month
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  • Premium 10 Cam/month1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Premium 1 Cam/year1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium 2 Cam/year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium 3 Cam/year1 Month trial$104.991 Year
  • Premium 10 Cam/year1 Month trial$119.991 Year
None

Pickly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MERCUSYS free?
MERCUSYS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pickly free?
Pickly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MERCUSYS or Pickly have ads?
Pickly shows ads; MERCUSYS does not.
Which is updated more often, MERCUSYS or Pickly?
MERCUSYS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pickly every 3 days. Most recently, MERCUSYS was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pickly on October 10, 2026.

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