# SharkClean vs VeSync

SharkClean and VeSync both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of VeSync's written reviews are positive against 49% of SharkClean's. VeSync also leads on device support (4 vs 2). SharkClean's advantage is ratings volume (506K vs 77K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SharkClean against 4.8 for VeSync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SharkClean has 506K ratings behind it against 77K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of SharkClean's written reviews are positive against 82% of VeSync's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SharkClean | VeSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (506K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharkclean/id1271409097/reviews) | **[4.8 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesync/id1289575311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **506K** | 77K |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #108 | **#39** |
| Size | 193 MB | 594 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271409096) | [Vesync Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048838803) |

## What reviewers say

### SharkClean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharkclean/id1271409097)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your robotic vacuum from anywhere. Schedule cleanings, customize maps, set no-go zones, and monitor performance for effortlessly clean floors. Features UV stain detection for a deeper clean.

**Highlights:** Schedule cleans by room, Customize maps and set no-go zones, UV stain detection for invisible messes, Live robot tracking, Smart home voice command integration, Customizable power and water flow

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cleans floors well
- 🚀 Picks up a lot of dirt and hair
- 👍 Convenient scheduling
- 👍 Quiet operation
- 👍 Decent battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mapping issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with app
- 🐛 Unreliable navigation
- 🐛 Frequent errors/issues
- 🔋 Short runtime before recharging

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Robot gets stuck or lost frequently
- Mapping resets or corrupts after updates
- Scheduling and room selection not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow scheduling of specific rooms
- Add multiple floor mapping
- Improve app notifications and status updates
- Provide more suction power control options
- Enable Alexa/voice control integration


### VeSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesync/id1289575311)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control smart home devices, track health metrics, and join a community for wellness tips and support. Offers member-exclusive perks and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Smart device control and monitoring, Habit and nutrition tracking, Community for wellness tips, Member-only perks and offers, Apple Health integration, Customizable schedules and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent app performance
- 🔌 Seamless device integration
- 🌟 Great customer service
- 💻 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Connectivity issues with some devices
- 🔑 Frequent login requirements
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔧 Inconsistent app updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working consistently
- Nutrition data not syncing properly
- Frequent app crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add Celsius temperature option
- Improve offline mode functionality
- Implement Apple Watch app support
- Allow manual deletion of logged data
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SharkClean free?

SharkClean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VeSync free?

VeSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SharkClean or VeSync?

VeSync is rated higher. SharkClean averages 4.8 out of 5 from 506K ratings, while VeSync averages 4.8 from 77K ratings.

### Do SharkClean or VeSync have ads?

Neither SharkClean nor VeSync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SharkClean or VeSync?

SharkClean ships an update fortnightly, and VeSync fortnightly. Most recently, SharkClean was updated on November 12, 2026 and VeSync on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SharkClean or VeSync?

SharkClean currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and VeSync at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*