BISSELL Connect vs Tecbot Home
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
Tecbot Home
Easily manage and control your smart cleaning devices from a single app. Schedule cleanings, select specific zones, and use voice commands for a personalized experience. Compatible with iOS devices and requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection.
- Centralized device management
- Voice command control
- Selectable cleaning modes and zones
- Customizable automation and schedules
- Family sharing of device control
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It is time to make cleaning easier. 1 Control center. Manage all your devices and share control with family members within TecbotHome App. 2 Voice Control. Use voice commands to control your Tecbot. 3 Cleaning modes and zones Select cleaning modes and zones in the map to get to the right function for the right place. 4 Automation and schedule Use automation, schedules, and timers to adapt your devices to your routines and personalize your cleaning experience. REQUIREMENTS Wi-Fi®connection only supports Wi-Fi® networks with 2.4 GHz band. Mobile device or ipad operating system is iOS 8.0 or newer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BISSELL Connect at 4.7 against Tecbot Home's 3.0. BISSELL Connect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 2). Tecbot Home's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (67% vs 49%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BISSELL Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BISSELL Connect has 6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of BISSELL Connect's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tecbot Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BISSELL Connect ships an update fortnightly, Tecbot Home every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BISSELL Connect | Tecbot Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BISSELL Homecare, Inc. | Shenzhen Tecbot Intelligent Robot Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
BISSELL Connect
Tecbot Home
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
Tecbot Home
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BISSELL Connect
No in-app purchases
Tecbot Home
No in-app purchases
