# TAOX vs MeRGBW

The clearest difference is rating: MeRGBW at 2.2 against TAOX's 2.0. MeRGBW also leads on ratings volume (155 vs 17). TAOX's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MeRGBW holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeRGBW has 155 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of TAOX's written reviews are positive against 16% of MeRGBW's.

TAOX ships an update every 5 weeks, MeRGBW monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TAOX | MeRGBW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taox/id1600591059/reviews) | **[2.2 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergbw/id6463129603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **155** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **15.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology CO.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/958113921) | [Shenzhen Dingyun Future Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703977957) |

## What reviewers say

### TAOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taox/id1600591059)

This companion app allows users to control their TAOX HDMI sync box. It offers quick device setup, remote light control, and adjustments for color, brightness, and dynamic light effects.

**Highlights:** Quick device setup, Remote light control, Adjust color and brightness, Dynamic light effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MeRGBW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergbw/id6463129603)

Control your smart Bluetooth lighting fixtures with this app. Manage lamps by room, adjust brightness, temperature, and color, and create custom lighting scenes. Utilize expert-designed light formulas for daily routines and set up personalized automations.

**Highlights:** Manage smart lighting by room or area, Adjust brightness, temperature, and color, Apply pre-designed lighting scenes, Utilize expert-designed light formulas, Set up personalized lighting automations, Control multiple lamps simultaneously

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and navigation
- 🎨 Wide variety of color options and scenes
- ⚡ Fast connection when working properly
- 🎯 Responsive controls and instant feedback
- 💡 Creative lighting effects and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Intrusive full-screen ads on paid product
- 🚫 Inappropriate/pornographic ad content
- 🔌 Frequent Bluetooth connection failures
- 🐛 App crashes and disconnects randomly
- ⏱️ Slow app loading and performance

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth won't connect or frequently disconnects
- App fails to recognize nearby devices
- Scenes don't work or change colors as described
- Music feature non-functional despite permissions
- Colors glitch or revert unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Remove or significantly reduce ads from paid product
- Add brightness control in app
- Implement Alexa/Siri voice control compatibility
- Allow custom preset saving
- Add animation speed adjustment controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TAOX free?

TAOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MeRGBW free?

MeRGBW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TAOX or MeRGBW?

MeRGBW is rated higher. TAOX averages 2.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while MeRGBW averages 2.2 from 155 ratings.

### Do TAOX or MeRGBW have ads?

Neither TAOX nor MeRGBW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TAOX or MeRGBW?

TAOX ships an update every 5 weeks, and MeRGBW monthly. Most recently, TAOX was updated on November 3, 2026 and MeRGBW on November 7, 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.*