# SwitchBot vs Roborock

The clearest difference is rating: Roborock at 4.8 against SwitchBot's 3.4. Roborock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ratings volume (124K vs 828). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwitchBot sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Roborock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roborock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 124K ratings behind it against 828, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of SwitchBot's written reviews are positive against 53% of Roborock's.

SwitchBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Roborock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwitchBot | Roborock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (828 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760/reviews) | **[4.8 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 828 | **124K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 647 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wonderlabs, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087374759) | [Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462875427) |

## What reviewers say

### SwitchBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbot/id1087374760)

Control smart devices like bots, hubs, and sensors remotely. Schedule appliance operation and monitor environmental conditions. Expand your smart home ecosystem with new devices and features.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Appliance scheduling, Environmental monitoring, Hub integration, Camera cloud storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| cloud storage-2cams weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Agent Plan | $1.69 | per month |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Test | $3.99 | per month |
| Test | $3.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Home Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| cloud storage-3cams monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Home Plus | $13.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly Plan | $20.99 | per month |
| Home Max | $22.99 | per month |
| Basic Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| cloud storage-1cam weekly | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Annual Plan | $209.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable app
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Useful features like temperature/humidity monitoring
- 🚀 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and disconnections
- 👎 Poor user interface and unintuitive navigation
- 🔋 Battery life issues with some devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with mandatory account creation and data sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Firmware update issues
- Devices disappearing from the app
- Unreliable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Incorrect temperature and humidity readings

**Requested features**

- Sunrise/sunset automation support
- Ability to set more than 5 schedules
- Improved widget functionality
- Integration with Apple HomeKit and Siri


### Roborock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control smart home cleaning devices remotely. Manage robotic vacuums, wet and dry cleaners, and washer dryers. Customize cleaning plans, monitor progress, and access advanced features from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time status monitoring, Customizable cleaning plans, Map editing and zone control, Smart scheduling, App-specific washing programs

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful suction and mopping
- 🤖 Excellent navigation and mapping
- 🧹 Thorough cleaning performance
- 📱 Intuitive and feature-rich app
- 🔋 Long battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity and WiFi issues
- 🤖 Mapping and navigation bugs
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive app UI
- 🤖 Gets stuck or lost easily

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnection from WiFi
- Map corruption and loss of saved data
- Robot getting lost or confused about its location
- Unexpected behavior and errors after firmware updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually place docking station on map
- Option to disable side brushes
- Customizable cleaning schedules and routines
- Support for more maps/floors
- Easier room editing and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwitchBot free?

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

### Is Roborock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwitchBot or Roborock?

Roborock is rated higher. SwitchBot averages 3.4 out of 5 from 828 ratings, while Roborock averages 4.8 from 124K ratings.

### Do SwitchBot or Roborock have ads?

Neither SwitchBot nor Roborock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwitchBot or Roborock?

SwitchBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Roborock every 3 weeks. Most recently, SwitchBot was updated on September 22, 2026 and Roborock on September 25, 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.*