Comparison

Home Assistant vs Roborock

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

Head to head
About

Home Assistant

Control your entire smart home from one app, locally and privately. Automate devices, receive notifications, and manage your home's data securely. Integrates with thousands of smart devices and open standards.

Highlights
  • Control entire home from one app
  • Discover and configure new devices
  • Automate device actions
  • Local data privacy
  • Connect to open standards (Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter)
  • Remote access via Home Assistant Cloud
  • Location-based automation
Features
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The Home Assistant Companion app allows you to access your Home Assistant instance on the go. Home Assistant is the smart home solution focused on privacy, choice, and sustainability. It runs locally in your home via a device like the Home Assistant Green or Raspberry Pi. This app connects to all the most powerful features of Home Assistant, - One app to control the whole home - Home Assistant is compatible with the biggest brands in the smart home, connecting to thousands of smart devices and services. - Discover automatically and quickly configure new devices - such as Philips Hue, Sonos, and IKEA Tradfri. - Automate everything - Make all the devices in your home work in harmony - have your lights dim when you start watching a movie, or turn off your heat when you’re away from home. - Keep your home’s data in the home - use it privately to see past trends and averages. - Connect to open standards with hardware add-ons - including Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, Thread, and Bluetooth. - Connect anywhere - If you would like to access this app while away from home, the most secure and simple way to get started is Home Assistant Cloud. The app unlocks your smartphone or tablet as a home automation tool. - Securely share your location, using it to automate heating, security, and so much more. - Get notifications on what's happening in your home, from detecting leaks to doors left open, you have full control over what it tells you. - Carplay functionality lets you open a garage or disable the security system from the dash of your car. - Build your own widgets to control any device in your home with a tap. - Integrate Home Assistant's functionality into Shortcuts, for example have your phone’s morning alarm turn on the coffee machine. - Apple Watch compatibility can show your home's temperature on a watch face or quickly activate devices. - Text or talk to your local voice assistant on your device. - Mac compatibility allows you to control your home from your desktop, but also to share data to build automation, like having your streaming lights turn on when your camera is active. Join the over 1 million users and empower your home with better privacy, choice and sustainability. Compatible with: Airthings, Amazon Alexa, Amcrest, Apple HomeKit, Apple TV, ASUSWRT, August, Belink WeMo, Bluetooth, Bose SoundTouch, Broadlink, BTHome, deCONZ, Denon, Devolo, DLNA, Ecobee, Ecovacs, Ecowitt, Elgato, EZVIZ, Fritz, Fully Kiosk, GoodWe, Govee, Growatt, Hikvision, Hive, Home Connect, Homematic, HomeWizard, Honeywell, iCloud, IFTTT, IKEA Tradfri, Insteon, Jellyfin, LG Smart TVs, LIFX, Logitech Harmony, Lutron Caseta, Magic Home, Matter, MotionEye, MQTT, MusicCast, Nanoleaf, Netatmo, Nuki, OctoPrint, ONVIF, Opower, Overkiz, OwnTracks, Panasonic Viera, Philips Hue, Pi-hole, Plex, Reolink, Ring, Roborock, Roku, Samsung TVs, Sense, Sensiba, Shelly, SmartThings, SolarEdge, Sonarr, Sonos, Sony Bravia, Spotify, Steam, SwitchBot, Synology, Tado, Tasmota, Tesla Wall, Thread, Tile, TP-Link Smart Home, Tuya, UniFi, UPnP, Verisure, Vizio, Wallbox, WebRTC, WiZ, WLED, Xbox, Xiaomi BLE, Yale, Yeelight, YoLink, Z-Wave, Zigbe

About

Roborock

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
Currently charting
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Roborock App is a dedicated application designed to control Roborock’s smart hardware devices. It supports network-enabled products in Roborock’s robotic vacuum cleaners, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, and molecular sieve-based washer dryers. You can remotely control smart devices and check their status and cleaning progress through this app anytime, anywhere. Easily unlock more advanced features through the Roborock app. 【Roborock Robotic Vacuum Cleaner】 · Check the cleaning map and path anywhere and anytime you want, and control the cleaning progress in real-time. · Choose from various personalized cleaning methods, including room cleaning, zone cleaning, scheduled cleaning, and spot cleaning routines. · Set up frequently used cleaning tasks as routines for one-tap starts. · Choose multiple cleaning preferences, including Vacuum, Mop, Vac & Mop, SmartPlan (applicable to certain models only), and Customize mode. · Set up a personalized cleaning plan by adjusting suction power, water flow, cleaning frequency, and route (applicable to certain models only). · Enables you to edit a map based on your home and set names for thresholds, carpets, floor types, furniture, and rooms. · Set up invisible walls and no-go zones and your robot will not cross or enter them during cleaning. · Enjoy a variety of fun features, including remote viewing, obstacle photos, pet snapshots, cruise mode, pet search, and custom tones (applicable to select models only). 【Roborock Robotic Lawn Mower】 · Visually edit maps, easily set No-Go Zones and Passages, and support precise multi-area management. · Customize mowing preferences, efficiency, and direction for each area, and set schedules for automatic start and stop. · Features intelligent obstacle avoidance, automatic return to charge when it rains, and a Wildlife-Friendly mode for comprehensive protection. 【Roborock Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner】 · Adjust water flow, suction power, roller speed, and detergent level (applicable to select models only) based on the floor and dirt level. · Smart scheduled self-cleaning and drying: automatically initiates self-cleaning and drying based on historical operation records. 【Roborock Washer Dryer】 · Check the washing progress and operating status anywhere and anytime you want. · Choose from over 20 smart washing and drying programs to meet the professional needs of various fabrics and clothing, ensuring optimal washing performance. · Set one program as the App Program for quick access on the control panel. 【Permissions】 To provide certain services, you need to enable the relevant permissions on your mobile device. We will only need the relevant permissions and access your personal information (if relevant) when you use the relevant functions. For the optional permissions, you can refuse or withdraw these permissions at any time, for which you may not be able to use the corresponding services, but this will not affect other functions of the App. The current permissions that the app may need are as follows: · Location (Optional) Accesses location information to connect to WiFi, find nearby devices ready for connection, and retrieve details about the current WiFi connection. · Camera (Optional) Enables the camera to scan QR codes for easier WiFi connection. · Photos (Optional) Allows access to photos for uploading profile pictures and attaching images when providing feedback. If your device supports features like downloading obstacle images, taking screenshots, or recording during remote viewing, photos and videos can be stored. · Microphone (Optional) Used for sound transmission on devices that support remote viewing. · WLAN (Optional) Facilitates connection to WiFi networks emitted by smart devices for communication and connectivity. · Bluetooth (Optional) Enables connection to Bluetooth signals from smart devices for communication and device connecting. · Notifications (Optional) Allows the app to send you device and system notifications.

Screenshots

Home Assistant4 screens
Roborock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Roborock at 124K against Home Assistant's 3.9K. Roborock also leads on chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Home Assistant against 4.8 for Roborock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 124K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Home Assistant's written reviews are positive against 53% of Roborock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, Roborock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Home Assistant versus Roborock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome AssistantRoborock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings)4.8 (124K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K124K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNabu Casa, IncBeijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Home Assistant

All ratings3,861 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative37.6%

Roborock

All ratings123,722 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,477 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.9%

Bugs and requests

Home Assistant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Roborock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Improved app performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Home Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

Roborock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Home Assistant free?
Home Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roborock free?
Roborock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Home Assistant or Roborock?
Roborock is rated higher. Home Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Roborock averages 4.8 from 124K ratings.
Do Home Assistant or Roborock have ads?
Neither Home Assistant nor Roborock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home Assistant or Roborock?
Home Assistant ships an update every 10 days, and Roborock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Home Assistant was updated on September 29, 2026 and Roborock on September 30, 2026.

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