Comparison

PowerHouz vs Meross

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

Head to head
About

PowerHouz

Manage your home life with a comprehensive portal for home automation, communication, organization, security, and energy management. Control HomeKit accessories, monitor security, track activities, and communicate with residents and neighbors.

Highlights
  • HomeKit Home Automation
  • Camera and Security Monitoring
  • Calendar and Reminders Integration
  • Weather Forecast
  • Activity and Sleep Tracking
  • Resident and Neighbor Communication
  • Energy Management
Features
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Step onto the bridge of a fully functional sci-fi home automation command interface — neon-lit panels, cinematic animations, and atmospheric sound effects that turn "turn off the kitchen lights" into an event worthy of red alert. This isn't a smart home app. It's your personal command deck. 26 mission-critical systems. One beautiful HUD. HomeKit Home Automation — control every accessory across your ship (technically: house) Surveillance Mode with sci-fi video filters — eyes on the perimeter, captain iOS Calendar & Reminders integration — your captain's log, in glowing cyan Weather Forecast — atmospheric conditions at a glance Night Stand Mode — all stations to standby, set course for REM sleep Activity Rings & Sleep Tracking via Apple Health — biometric telemetry for the crew Communication with Residents, Neighbors, Emergency Services... and Aliens* Telemetry View with persistent event logs — every good captain keeps records Localized in multiple languages — for an interplanetary user base PowerHouz runs simultaneously across iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Engage from whichever device is closest. Home Automation Full Apple HomeKit support. Every accessory, every camera, every Scene and Trigger — wrapped in animated sci-fi gorgeousness. Make it so. Security & Surveillance Build your defense grid like a starship engineer — snap in sensors and security accessories as modular blocks. Surveillance Mode actively responds to threats with automated countermeasures, emergency protocols, and instant alerts. If something goes bump in the night, your home goes to red alert before you do. Communication Residents, neighbors, emergency services, and home services — all reachable via call, text, or FaceTime. Automated messages, presence detection, emergency broadcasts. Hailing frequencies open. Energy Management Cut wasted energy by an estimated 25% through intelligent Automations and Triggers. Maximize solar generation and grid revenue. Even Starfleet has a power budget. Home Screen Widgets Drop Activity Rings, iOS Calendar, and Reminders onto your Home Screen to complete the dashboard. Your wrist, your phone, your TV — one unified command experience. The future of your home is on this side of the airlock. Terms and Conditions: https://zyscompany.com/privacy-policy Privacy Policy: https://zyscompany.com/terms-of-services

About

Meross

Control and manage a wide range of smart home devices remotely. Set schedules, create custom scenes, and integrate with voice assistants for automated control. Access troubleshooting guides, firmware updates, and community forums for support.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Custom schedules and scenes
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Firmware updates
  • In-app hardware guides
  • Consumer forum
Features
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Meross app can help you set up and manage smart WiFi bulb, plug, switch, garage door opener, thermostat, air purifier, sensor, humidifier and so on. Meross app offers you special value that other platform apps can not offer such as in-app hardware guide and troubleshooting, in-app setup guide and dedicated troubleshooting, firmware update, cloud service maintenance notice, digital user manual, consumer forum, and new product release information. With Meross app, you can 1. Turn on and off your devices remotely from anywhere with internet. 2. Set schedules and scenes for your devices so that they can run automatically as you wish. 3. Link your devices to your voice assistant platform. 4. Check and update your devices to the latest firmware. 5. Share great product experience with others and discuss about how to use products in Forum. 6. Find information about special offer and new product release. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PowerHouz4 screens
Meross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meross at 77% against PowerHouz's 22%. Meross also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). PowerHouz's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PowerHouz sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Meross sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PowerHouz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meross has 7.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of PowerHouz's written reviews are positive against 77% of Meross's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerHouz ships an update monthly, Meross every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PowerHouz versus Meross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerHouzMeross
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (7.9K ratings)
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZyscoChengdu Meross Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

PowerHouz

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative69.6%

Meross

All ratings7,910 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews1,609 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

PowerHouz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Meross

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unreliable garage door status reporting
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 16 updates
  • Inconsistent device discovery and pairing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more smart home platforms
  • Improve app interface and allow for more customization
  • Enhance scheduling and automation features
  • Provide more detailed energy consumption reporting

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PowerHouz

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription14 Days trial$1.991 Month
8 purchases

Meross

Subscriptions6
  • 10 SMS for a month$0.991 Month
  • 优惠测试-月$1.991 Month
  • 优惠测试-年$1.991 Year
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  • 优惠测试-周$1.997 Days
  • 30 SMS for a month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • 100 SMS for a month$6.991 Month
One-time2
  • 30 SMS$3.49
  • 100 SMS$9.99

Questions

Is PowerHouz free?
PowerHouz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meross free?
Meross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PowerHouz or Meross?
PowerHouz is rated higher. PowerHouz averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Meross averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.
Do PowerHouz or Meross have ads?
Neither PowerHouz nor Meross shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerHouz or Meross?
PowerHouz ships an update monthly, and Meross every 2 weeks. Most recently, PowerHouz was updated on November 1, 2026 and Meross on November 5, 2026.

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