# Smart Home vs MELD

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Home at 4.5 against MELD's 3.0. Smart Home also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 2) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). MELD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MELD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Home holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home has 8.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Home ships an update fortnightly, MELD weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Home | MELD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-remote-control/id6738117098/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meld-dog-behavior-analysis/id6759896794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 233 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LeoStudio Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700204948) | [GUY BEN-EZER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880425969) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-remote-control/id6738117098)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #100 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control a vast array of smart home devices from different brands in one unified app. Organize devices by room, create custom automations, and share access with family members for a more convenient and connected living space.

**Highlights:** Unified device control, Support for 7,600+ brands, Organize by rooms/zones, Customizable scenes and routines, Family sharing of device access

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced subscription
- 🚫 No free option
- 💰 Expensive service
- 🤯 Confusing/misleading
- 🤖 Poor app design

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot add device without subscription
- Subscription screen keeps appearing

**Requested features**

- Ability to use app without subscription
- Clearer pricing and subscription options


### MELD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meld-dog-behavior-analysis/id6759896794)

This app analyzes canine behavior using computer vision and behavioral models. It helps owners understand subtle signals their dogs exhibit, offering insights into their pet's well-being.

**Highlights:** Computer vision analysis, Behavioral models, Subtle signal interpretation, Dog owner insights

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Home free?

Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MELD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Home or MELD?

Smart Home is rated higher. Smart Home averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while MELD averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Smart Home or MELD have ads?

Smart Home shows ads; MELD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Home or MELD?

Smart Home ships an update fortnightly, and MELD weekly. Most recently, Smart Home was updated on November 13, 2026 and MELD on October 31, 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.*