Comparison

SmartKey vs ECOVACS HOME

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

Head to head
About

SmartKey

This app allows you to remotely unlock doors using an e-key, password, or other digital methods. You can monitor access logs and grant temporary or permanent e-keys to others.

Highlights
  • Unlock by e-key
  • Unlock by password
  • Monitor unlock records
  • Share e-keys
  • Remote access control
Features
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Unlock by e-key,password,Monitor door unlock record, and Share e-key to others.

About

ECOVACS HOME

Control your robotic vacuum cleaner remotely with advanced features. Schedule cleanings, set virtual boundaries, customize cleaning areas, and receive real-time cleaning status updates. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Remote start, pause, and stop cleaning
  • Set cleaning schedules
  • Create virtual boundaries (no-go zones)
  • Customize cleaning areas
  • View real-time cleaning map
  • Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Home)
Features
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ECOVACS HOME debuts! With awesome connected features, our latest App allows you to control your DEEBOT anytime, anywhere, and takes your cleaning experience to a new level. By connecting to your DEEBOT, you can: • Start, pause, or stop cleaning • Set a regular cleaning schedule • Set voice report, suction power, and Do-Not-Disturb time* • Receive notifications from your Wi-Fi enabled robot* • Share DEEBOT with your friends through multiple accounts* • Receive software and firmware updates* • Access instruction manuals, video tutorials and FAQs, and contact customer service And you can do much more with your advanced mapping DEEBOT (powered by Smart Navi™ Technology): • Set up Virtual Boundary™ to create no-go zones* • Use Custom Cleaning to customize any cleaning area you want* • View real-time stats from the visual map of your home, areas cleaned, and cleaning time* • Adjust water flow level when DEEBOT is mopping (Robots with mopping function only)* *Features vary with models. Go to ecovacs.com to see detailed features of your model. Plus, you can control your DEEBOT with simple commands through Amazon Alexa and Google Home**. **Smart Home commands are available only in some countries/regions. *** App permissions*** The application service requires the following permissions on your phone. For optional permissions, if they are not accessed, the related features will not be available, but it will not affect the basic using of the App. [Required Permissions] / [Optional Permissions] -Location: Used for device networking, discovering nearby devices, and obtaining WiFi information currently connected to the mobile device. -Camera: Scan the QR code on the Robot for networking, and scan the sharing code for device sharing. -Photos and Videos(Storage): Used for changing profile pictures, posting image comments, and online customer service providing feedback via images. -Microphone: Audio and video call feature for customer service and Robot Video Manager. -Bluetooth: Used for connecting devices via Bluetooth, enabling network configuration and robot controlling. -Nearby Devices: Used for scanning and discovering nearby Bluetooth devices during network configuration. -WLAN: Used for connecting to the Wi-Fi hotspot emitted by the device for network configuration. -Notifications: Used for sending device and system notification messages to users. -Local Network: Used to enable local network access on iOS devices, allowing connection to the Wi-Fi hotspot released by the device during network configuration. -Music and audio: Audio and video call feature for customer service and Robot Video Manager. Requirements: Wi-Fi with 2.4 GHz or 2.4/5 GHz mixed band support only Mobile device with Apple iOS 10.0 or later Need help? Visit ecovacs.com for more information or to contact our customer service team.

Screenshots

SmartKey4 screens
ECOVACS HOME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartKey at 100% against ECOVACS HOME's 55%. SmartKey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). ECOVACS HOME's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (59K vs 2). On price, 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

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

ECOVACS HOME holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECOVACS HOME has 59K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of SmartKey's written reviews are positive against 55% of ECOVACS HOME's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartKey ships an update every 2 months, ECOVACS HOME every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SmartKey versus ECOVACS HOME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartKeyECOVACS HOME
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (59K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better55.2% of reviews
Number of ratings259K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB324 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer斌 郭Ecovacs

Customer experience

SmartKey

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ECOVACS HOME

All ratings56,915 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews4,027 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative35.2%

Bugs and requests

SmartKey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ECOVACS HOME

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Maps frequently get corrupted or lost
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Scheduled cleanings fail to execute properly
  • Vacuum gets stuck or lost, unable to return to dock
  • Sensor and wheel issues cause navigation problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow custom room labeling
  • Improve map editing capabilities
  • Add ability to resume interrupted cleanings
  • Provide map backup and restore functionality
  • Enhance voice control and integration
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  • Optimize for multi-floor cleaning

In-app purchases

None

SmartKey

No in-app purchases

None

ECOVACS HOME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartKey free?
SmartKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECOVACS HOME free?
ECOVACS HOME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartKey or ECOVACS HOME?
ECOVACS HOME is rated higher. SmartKey averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ECOVACS HOME averages 4.6 from 59K ratings.
Do SmartKey or ECOVACS HOME have ads?
ECOVACS HOME shows ads; SmartKey does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartKey or ECOVACS HOME?
SmartKey ships an update every 2 months, and ECOVACS HOME every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartKey was updated on November 2, 2026 and ECOVACS HOME on November 4, 2026.

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