Comparison

BISSELL Connect vs bObsweep

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

Head to head
About

BISSELL Connect

Manage your connected cleaning devices remotely. Schedule robotic vacuums, access cleaning tips and videos, and reorder supplies. Stay on top of your home's cleanliness from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Cleaning schedules for robotic vacuums
  • Access cleaning tips and videos
  • Reorder supplies like formula and filters
  • View cleaning history
  • Software updates for machines
Features
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Simplify your cleaning routines with the BISSELL Connect App. Did your dog make a mess of breakfast right as you’re heading out the door? Use the app to set a cleaning schedule with your robotic vacuum. Wondering what’s the best way to clean up your cat’s wet or dry mess? Check out our cleaning tips and videos to make the most of your BISSELL device. The BISSELL Connect App gives you the power to manage your connected BISSELL products anytime, anywhere with your smart device, so you can get on with your busy day. BISSELL Connect Features - See the status of your connected BISSELL products and easily reorder formula, brush rolls, and filters. - Analyze your cleaning history. - Access helpful tips, videos, and guides to keep your machines cleaning efficiently. - Adjust settings from the palm of your hand. - Update your cleaning machines and access the latest features and software updates. - Start, stop, dock, set modes and schedule cleans for your robotic vacuum right from your phone. - View and customize your SpinWave R5 map Requirements - Any BISSELL connected product - 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi network

About

bObsweep

Remotely control your robotic vacuum, customize cleaning zones, and schedule cleanings. Save multiple home maps and review past cleaning activity. Take full control over your bot's settings for a personalized cleaning experience.

Highlights
  • Remote bot control
  • Customizable room maps
  • Scheduled cleanings
  • Cleaning history logs
  • Multiple saved maps
  • Cleaning preferences
Features
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Control your bot • Send your bot to clean, charge, or empty Customize your maps • Connect and divide rooms, name rooms, and use NoSweep and NoMop zones View cleaning history logs • Review your bot's past activity with detailed history logs Keep up to 3 saved maps • Ensure every level of your home is kept in pristine condition Schedule cleanings • Have your bot clean when you want, where you want, and how you want by scheduling cleanings Set cleaning preferences • Take full control over your bot's cleaning settings Coming soon • App Help Center

Screenshots

BISSELL Connect4 screens
bObsweep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BISSELL Connect at 4.7 against bObsweep's 3.7. BISSELL Connect also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 462) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). bObsweep's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (57% vs 48%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

BISSELL Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BISSELL Connect has 6.1K ratings behind it against 462, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of BISSELL Connect's written reviews are positive against 57% of bObsweep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BISSELL Connect ships an update fortnightly, bObsweep monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BISSELL Connect versus bObsweep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBISSELL ConnectbObsweep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better3.7 (462 ratings)
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.1K — better462
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBISSELL Homecare, Inc.Bobsweep Inc.

Customer experience

BISSELL Connect

All ratings6,071 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.1%

bObsweep

All ratings449 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative35.7%

User reviews

BISSELL Connect

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient cleaning
  • 💯 Great value
  • 🤖 Helpful robot vacuum
  • 🧹 Keeps floors clean

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App issues (crashes, bugs, logging out)
  • 🤖 Robot gets stuck easily
  • 🔋 Battery life could be better
  • 🧹 Cleaning coverage could be improved
  • 💧 Mopping feature needs work

bObsweep

From 462 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great vacuum, cleans well
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 💡 Helpful mapping and scheduling features
  • 🚀 Efficient cleaning
  • 👍 Convenient self-emptying feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Mapping bugs and inaccuracies
  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Vacuum gets stuck frequently
  • 🐛 Vacuum doesn't always empty properly

Bugs and requests

BISSELL Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App login issues
  • Robot disconnects from WiFi
  • App loses device connection/history

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add remote control/directional controls
  • Improve app functionality (mapping, notifications, settings)
  • Integrate with smart home platforms (Google, Alexa)
  • Display battery percentage in app
  • Ability to silence robot when stuck

bObsweep

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Maps disappearing after updates
  • Vacuum disconnecting from Wi-Fi
  • App unable to connect to vacuum
  • Scheduled cleanings not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to control vacuum remotely
  • Notification when vacuum gets stuck
  • Better integration with smart home assistants
  • More customization options for cleaning schedules
  • Smaller no-go zones
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  • Ability to prioritize room cleaning order

In-app purchases

None

BISSELL Connect

No in-app purchases

None

bObsweep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BISSELL Connect free?
BISSELL Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bObsweep free?
bObsweep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BISSELL Connect or bObsweep?
BISSELL Connect is rated higher. BISSELL Connect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while bObsweep averages 3.7 from 462 ratings.
Do BISSELL Connect or bObsweep have ads?
Neither BISSELL Connect nor bObsweep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BISSELL Connect or bObsweep?
BISSELL Connect ships an update fortnightly, and bObsweep monthly. Most recently, BISSELL Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and bObsweep on October 21, 2026.

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