Genkinno vs Merlino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Genkinno
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I am submitting the Genkinno mobile application for review. The app is designed to work in conjunction with the Genkinno robotic pool cleaner to provide users with complete control over the device's functions through their mobile Bluetooth connection.
Merlino
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The Merlino app is able to read and write the parameters of CPA Merlino WiFi iOT devices: chlorine generators, devices for reading and regulating pH and Rx, for the management of heaters, whirlpools, pumps, RGB lamps. The devices are seen as WiFi Access Points. The app user must select the WiFi of a device in the iPhone settings before opening the app and connecting to it. The WiFi device must be close to the iPhone, at most a few meters. The app allows you to simulate the connection to a device, if the device is not physically available, by turning off the iPhone's WiFi before running the app, in this way it is possible to verify all the app's functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Genkinno at every 3 weeks against Merlino's every 7 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Genkinno ships an update every 3 weeks, Merlino every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Genkinno | Merlino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Lesongge Technology Co., Ltd. | C.P.A s.r.l |
In-app purchases
Genkinno
No in-app purchases
Merlino
No in-app purchases
