Comparison

bObsweep vs Kwikset

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

Head to head
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

About

Kwikset

Control and monitor your smart locks remotely, manage guest access with custom codes, and receive instant security alerts. Integrate with popular smart home ecosystems for enhanced automation and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote lock monitoring and control
  • Guest access code management
  • Instant activity and security alerts
  • Multi-home and lock management
  • Smart home ecosystem integration (Wi-Fi, Matter)
  • Encrypted data security
Features
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At Kwikset, we understand that the locks you choose to protect your home is a decision you do not take lightly. That is why we do not take shortcuts when it comes to quality, because we know that a better lock means better peace of mind. Remote Access Control Monitor the status of your locks and manage your home's access seamlessly from anywhere at any time. Trusted Access Management Share app access with guests or create scheduled or one-time access codes for keyless entry. Instant Activity Alerts Receive instant notifications anytime someone accesses your home, or when invalid codes are entered, or lock tampering occurs. Intuitive Home Management Easily configure and manage multiple homes and locks for complete control. Seamless Integration with Smart Ecosystems Add your lock via Wi-Fi to your preferred smart home ecosystems, including Google Home or Amazon Alexa, or amplify automation through IFTTT. Kwikset’s new Halo Select lock is Matter and Wi-Fi compatible, giving you the same Wi-Fi options as our other Halo locks. With Matter, you can connect to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and other Matter hubs via Thread. Matter features may differ from ecosystem to ecosystem. You can check out www.kwikset.com/matter for more information. Security and Peace of Mind Kwikset provides unparalleled security while safeguarding your privacy. All data shared between the lock, the server, and the Kwikset app is encrypted, and our servers are exclusively hosted in the US. Our goal is to provide you with the utmost convenience, trust, and safety for your smart living experience. The Kwikset App is compatible with all Kwikset Halo and Kwikset Aura smart locks. Kwikset®, a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company

Screenshots

bObsweep4 screens
Kwikset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kwikset at 4.8 against bObsweep's 3.7. Kwikset also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 462). bObsweep's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (57% vs 48%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Kwikset holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kwikset has 59K ratings behind it against 462, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of bObsweep's written reviews are positive against 48% of Kwikset's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bObsweep ships an update monthly, Kwikset every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
bObsweep versus Kwikset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbObsweepKwikset
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (462 ratings)4.8 (59K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better47.9% of reviews
Number of ratings46259K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB356 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBobsweep Inc.ASSA ABLOY AMERICAS RESIDENTIAL INC.

Customer experience

bObsweep

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

Kwikset

All ratings58,076 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews601 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative39.8%

User reviews

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

Kwikset

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure access
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Helpful for short-term rentals
  • 👍 Great design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery life problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Firmware update challenges
  • 🐛 Difficult setup and pairing

Bugs and requests

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

Kwikset

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to update firmware
  • Inconsistent lock status reporting
  • Pairing failures with Bluetooth and WiFi

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable notifications
  • Ability to manage multiple locks
  • Scheduled auto-lock feature
  • Integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

bObsweep

No in-app purchases

None

Kwikset

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bObsweep free?
bObsweep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kwikset free?
Kwikset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, bObsweep or Kwikset?
Kwikset is rated higher. bObsweep averages 3.7 out of 5 from 462 ratings, while Kwikset averages 4.8 from 59K ratings.
Do bObsweep or Kwikset have ads?
Neither bObsweep nor Kwikset shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bObsweep or Kwikset?
bObsweep ships an update monthly, and Kwikset every 3 months. Most recently, bObsweep was updated on October 21, 2026 and Kwikset on October 26, 2026.

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