BISSELL Connect vs Kyvol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Kyvol
Control and manage your smart home devices with ease. This application allows you to register an account, add compatible devices, and operate them directly from your smartphone for a seamless smart living experience.
- Device registration
- Account creation and login
- Device pairing
- Smart home device control
- Device list management
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How to use Kyvol app Step 1. Download the appDownload the app from Appstore Step 2. Register your account:After downloading the app, create an account with your Email address. If you already have a Kyvol account, you can log in directly. Step 3. Add your devices to Kyvol app: Open the Kyvol app and follow the setup procedure to pair new devices with your smartphone Step 4. Use your devices: After the pairing the succeed, the new device will show up in the device list. You can simply tap the icon and start enjoying the Kyvol smart home experience.
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Verdict
BISSELL Connect and Kyvol both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Kyvol's written reviews are positive against 48% of BISSELL Connect's. Kyvol also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). BISSELL Connect's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BISSELL Connect against 4.8 for Kyvol. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BISSELL Connect has 6.1K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of BISSELL Connect's written reviews are positive against 80% of Kyvol's.
BISSELL Connect ships an update fortnightly, Kyvol every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | BISSELL Connect | Kyvol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.1K ratings) | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | 79.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BISSELL Homecare, Inc. | Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
BISSELL Connect
Kyvol
User reviews
BISSELL Connect
From 6.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Kyvol
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works great
- 🔋 Good battery life
- 💡 Helpful features (scheduling, remote control, etc.)
- 🧹 Effective cleaning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Navigation/mapping could be improved
- 🔊 Noisy operation
- 🧹 Needs frequent maintenance (cleaning brushes, emptying bin)
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
Kyvol
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Robot gets stuck or lost frequently
- Connectivity issues between app and robot
Requested features
4 requests- More customizable cleaning zones/areas
- Improved battery percentage display
- Ability to disable cliff sensors
- Longer run time before recharging
In-app purchases
BISSELL Connect
No in-app purchases
Kyvol
No in-app purchases
