Comparison

U vs Beatbot

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

Head to head
About

U

Control your home's automated gates and systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Open, close, or stop automations from anywhere with an internet connection, and even set up automatic opening as you approach.

Highlights
  • Remote open/close/stop of automation systems
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Automatic opening via GPS proximity
  • Scenario creation for multiple automations
  • Easy user function sharing
  • Administrator control over user access
Features
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U-Control is the new Bft app which allows you to control one or more “Ultra” category automation systems equipped with the B-Eba Wi-Fi expansion card. Via an Internet connection, you can open/close/stop the automation directly from their smartphone or tablet, reading the status (open/closed or opening position) in real time, wherever you are. To open the gate, you will no longer need to carry a remote control with you, simply use your smartphone, which is always close to hand! Wherever you are, it will therefore be possible to control the gate, for example letting the gardener in to look after the lawn while you’re on holiday. With the GPS function, you can automatically open the automations whenever you approach, by setting the desired proximity distance on your smartphone. This function is extremely useful, as it means that you will find the gate already open when you arrive, without having to wait for it to open. Motorcyclists in particular will love this, above all when it's raining! By setting the scenarios, you can also open or close all the automations in the home at a simple click. When you leave home, for example, you can close all the entrances, including non-Bft products, via a connection to the Clonix card the B-Eba Wi-Fi is installed on. Special attention has also been paid to easily sharing the functions with other users. Once you have installed and configured the application and the B-Eba Wi-Fi, you can authorise other users to control the automations, simply by sharing a unequivocal, self-installing link with them. The operation is completed in just a few clicks, without having to configure any new technical parameters! Where required, the Administrator can instantly revoke the access authorisations granted to “guest” users with a simple click. Cyber security is guaranteed by an authentication server on the Cloud protecting all B-Eba Wi-Fi cards, making them invisible and inviolable from the Internet. For correct operation, the B-Eba Wi-Fi card must be covered by the home Wi-Fi network with access to the Internet. Where required, a range extender, widely available on the market, can be used.

About

Beatbot

Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely. Customize cleaning modes, schedule tasks, and monitor your robot's status from anywhere. View cleaning history and maps to ensure your pool is always pristine.

Highlights
  • Remote robot control
  • Customizable cleaning modes
  • Scheduled cleaning
  • Cleaning history and maps
  • Real-time robot status monitoring
Features
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The Beatbot App is the official application for all Xingmai robotic pool cleaners, allowing you to have full control over your robot. With just a single tap, you can ensure your swimming pool is thoroughly cleaned. After completing the network setup, you can enjoy the advanced features provided by the App: 1.Cleaning Mode Setting: Customize cleaning modes for different areas based on your specific needs to enhance cleaning efficiency. 2.Cleaning Record&Map: Access the cleaning record and map for each cleaning task after completion. 3.Robot Working Status: Keep track of your robot's working status using the App, regardless of your location. 4.Delayed Cleaning Setting:Schedule cleaning to start at a specific time period of your choosing. Additionally, we are continually testing and developing other practical features. Stay tuned for more updates in the near future! We hope you'll enjoy using the Beatbot App.

Screenshots

U3 screens
Beatbot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beatbot at 63% against U's 12%. Beatbot also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). U's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

Beatbot holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beatbot has 299 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of U's written reviews are positive against 63% of Beatbot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U ships an update every 5 months, Beatbot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
U versus Beatbot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBeatbot
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (8 ratings)4.1 (299 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.3% of reviews62.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8299 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBFT SpAXingmai Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

U

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive12.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative83.6%

Beatbot

All ratings299 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative28.9%

In-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

None

Beatbot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beatbot free?
Beatbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, U or Beatbot?
Beatbot is rated higher. U averages 1.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Beatbot averages 4.1 from 299 ratings.
Do U or Beatbot have ads?
Neither U nor Beatbot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U or Beatbot?
U ships an update every 5 months, and Beatbot every 5 weeks. Most recently, U was updated on October 9, 2026 and Beatbot on October 12, 2026.

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