SmartKey vs ECOVACS HOME
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unlock by e-key
- Unlock by password
- Monitor unlock records
- Share e-keys
- Remote access control
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Unlock by e-key,password,Monitor door unlock record, and Share e-key to others.
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.
- 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)
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | SmartKey | ECOVACS HOME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (59K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 55.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 59K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 324 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 斌 郭 | Ecovacs |
Customer experience
SmartKey
ECOVACS HOME
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
SmartKey
No in-app purchases
ECOVACS HOME
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SmartKey free?
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Do SmartKey or ECOVACS HOME have ads?
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