Comparison

FreshCloud® vs EVCO Merlino

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

Head to head
About

FreshCloud®

Control and monitor your IRINOX machines remotely with an intuitive interface. Gain insights into machine performance with advanced analytics to optimize your workflows.

Highlights
  • Remote machine control
  • User-friendly interface
  • Advanced usage analytics
  • Performance monitoring
  • Workflow optimization
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With the new remote control functionality, you can now interact with your machines from anywhere, consolidating control into one user-friendly interface. The FreshCloud App has been meticulously designed with an updated graphical interface that's not only aesthetically pleasing but also enhances user experience, making app navigation smoother than ever. Plus, with the introduction of advanced usage analytics, you're empowered to monitor your machines' performance, gain valuable insights, and optimize your workflows like a pro.

About

EVCO Merlino

Features
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Merlino is the next-gen application that simplifies and consolidates the configuration of EVCO devices. It offers a single fluid and intuitive interface, and is designed to quickly and safely guide every user – from the installing technician to the system administrator – through starting up the gateway and the EVCO interfaces. With Merlino, configuring communication through the epoca3.io (https://epoca3.io) cloud or locally via Modbus TCP/IP is easier than ever. Whether you are working via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet or USB, the app will support you at every step suggesting clear and smart guided routes for every connection type.

Screenshots

FreshCloud®4 screens
EVCO Merlino2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EVCO Merlino at fortnightly against FreshCloud®'s every 3 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreshCloud® ships an update every 3 months, EVCO Merlino fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FreshCloud® versus EVCO Merlino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreshCloud®EVCO Merlino
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIrinox SpAEVCO S.p.A.

In-app purchases

None

FreshCloud®

No in-app purchases

None

EVCO Merlino

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreshCloud® free?
FreshCloud® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVCO Merlino free?
EVCO Merlino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FreshCloud® or EVCO Merlino have ads?
Neither FreshCloud® nor EVCO Merlino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FreshCloud® or EVCO Merlino?
FreshCloud® ships an update every 3 months, and EVCO Merlino fortnightly. Most recently, FreshCloud® was updated on September 18, 2026 and EVCO Merlino on September 9, 2026.

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