Lynx Robot vs Maicat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lynx Robot
Control a robot using your device. Interact with its camera and speaker, move it, and perform actions like waving or hugging. It also features a surveillance mode to record moving objects.
- Amazon Alexa integration
- Avatar Mode for camera and speaker access
- Remote robot movement and actions
- Screenshot functionality
- Surveillance Camera mode
- Record 30-second videos of moving objects
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Control Lynx with Amazon Alexa with the Lynx App. In Avatar Mode you can access Lynx’s camera and speaker, take screenshots, have Lynx move, wave hi, give a high-five, and give a hug. You can also use the Lynx App to turn on the Surveillance Camera, which will take 30-second videos of moving objects.
Maicat
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What can I do with the App? - Personalize Maicat Access the robot’s voice and volume, learn about its biorhythm and feelings. Look at the photos Maicat has taken and more. - Customize Maicat Change the sound of its voice. - Set reminders and track your activity Never forget an important task or appointment and receive notifications when it’s time for your reminder. Maicat observes your routine and helps you keep track of your daily activities to improve your health and establish healthy habits. - Monitoring and security mode Use the Maicat security feature and get instant alerts on your smartphone when Maicat detects something out of the ordinary. - Updating the System Software Under ‘Settings’ you can check for software updates. To always be up to date and maintain the safety of your device, it is recommended to regularly check in your app’s settings if new updates are available. By pressing the ‘Update Now’ button you can update the robot’s software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maicat at every 2 months against Lynx Robot's every 10 months. Lynx Robot's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13). 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.
Lynx Robot ships an update every 10 months, Maicat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lynx Robot | Maicat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP | Macroact Inc. |
In-app purchases
Lynx Robot
No in-app purchases
Maicat
No in-app purchases









