Comparison

iRobot Home (Classic) vs Cogensus

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

Head to head
About

iRobot Home (Classic)

Control older iRobot floor cleaning robots with this app. It offers features like enhanced maps, room-specific cleaning, custom schedules, and smart home integrations. Ensure your robot is compatible before downloading.

Highlights
  • Control older iRobot models
  • Enhanced cleaning maps
  • Room and zone-specific cleaning
  • Customizable cleaning schedules
  • Personalized cleaning suggestions
  • Smart home integrations (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant)
Features
Currently charting
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The classic iRobot Home App is compatible with older Roomba®, Braava® and Klaara™ products, including Roomba® or Roomba Combo® e, i, s, m, j, Essential, Essential 2, and 10 Max series robots. For other Roomba® models, please download the Roomba® Home app. Take control of cleaning your home with the classic iRobot Home app. The easy-to-use app offers enhanced maps, room, zone and object-specific cleaning, customized scheduling, personalized cleaning suggestions, and simple smart home integrations with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant-enabled devices*, all designed to make sure you get the most out of your iRobot floor cleaning robots. Feature availability varies by model. *Works with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant-enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

About

Cogensus

Features
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Our proprietary digital health platform utilizes generative AI and machine learning to support cognitive health, reduce social isolation, and create meaningful family connections for the older adults aging globally.

Screenshots

iRobot Home (Classic)4 screens
Cogensus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: iRobot Home (Classic) at #189 against Cogensus's unranked. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRobot Home (Classic) ships an update every 2 weeks, Cogensus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
iRobot Home (Classic) versus Cogensus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRobot Home (Classic)Cogensus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (173K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings173K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size591 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiRobot CorporationCogensus AI

Bugs and requests

iRobot Home (Classic)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to connect to robot
  • Mapping issues leading to navigation problems
  • Charging and docking issues
  • Unexpected robot behavior and errors

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add Siri/voice control integration
  • Improve app UI and usability
  • Allow manual control/steering
  • Provide live map tracking
  • Add more scheduling options
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  • Improve mapping and room detection
  • Enhance error reporting and diagnostics

Cogensus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iRobot Home (Classic)

No in-app purchases

None

Cogensus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRobot Home (Classic) free?
iRobot Home (Classic) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cogensus free?
Cogensus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRobot Home (Classic) or Cogensus have ads?
Neither iRobot Home (Classic) nor Cogensus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRobot Home (Classic) or Cogensus?
iRobot Home (Classic) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cogensus every 11 days. Most recently, iRobot Home (Classic) was updated on November 9, 2026 and Cogensus on October 30, 2026.

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