Comparison

SharkClean vs Maytag

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

Head to head
About

SharkClean

Control your robotic vacuum remotely to schedule cleanings, customize cleaning maps, and set no-go zones. Monitor performance and ensure your floors stay clean, even when you're away from home. Features advanced stain detection and spot cleaning capabilities.

Highlights
  • Schedule cleans by room
  • Customize cleaning maps
  • Set no-go zones
  • UV Stain Detect™
  • Spot cleaning
  • Live robot tracking
  • Smart home linking
Features
Currently charting
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Meet Your Ultimate Cleaning Companion Use the SharkClean® to schedule cleans, customize maps, set no-go zones, monitor performance, and more. Whether you're at home, at work, or on vacation, your floors will stay effortlessly clean. Key features: UV Stain Detect™: Illuminates invisible stuck-on messes to see what you can't and cleans what other robots don't. After each run, the robot automatically revisits each detect spot to make sure nothing was left behind. (PowerDetect UV Reveal only) Proof of a deeper clean: View a detailed report showing where stains were found and targeted. (PowerDetect UV Reveal only) Spot cleaning: Don't need a whole-home clean? Send your robot to directly target a specific mess. Custom power and water flows: You can choose the power and water flow levels that work best for your home. Live robot tracking: See exactly where your robot is cleaning whenever you want. Schedule cleans by room: You pick when and where, then the robot handles the rest. Smart home linking: Easily connect to Alexa or Google Home and start cleaning with voice commands. Requirements: • Shark® Wi-Fi-Connected Robotic Vacuum • Models Supported: 700, 800, 900, 1000, 2000, 2100 (Navigator), 2300 (Matrix), 2400 (Matrix 2-in-1), 2500 (AI Ultra), 2600 (Matrix Plus 2-in-1), 2700 (Stratos), 2800 (PowerDetect, PowerDetect 2-in-1), 2900 (PowerDetect ThermaCharged), 3000 (UV Reveal PowerDetect). • Shark® Wi-Fi-Connected Robotic Vacuum • Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz band support. Supported OS: iOS 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 26 For U.S. support, visit sharkninja.com for additional information. For E.U. support, visit sharkclean.eu for additional information. *Google is a trademark of Google LLC. ** Alexa is a trademark of Amazon LLC.

About

Maytag

Control and monitor your Maytag smart washer or dryer remotely. Optimize laundry day with features like remote start, cycle scheduling, and helpful tips for stain removal and appliance troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Remote start and stop
  • Cycle end notifications
  • Schedule wash cycles
  • Appliance troubleshooting
  • Personalized laundry tips
  • Stain removal guide
  • Assign laundry tasks
Features
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Simplify your everyday household routines with the smart power of the Maytag™ App. Power through your daily tasks with the Maytag™ App by staying in control and efficiently managing your appliances from anywhere with smart features. With Maytag™ Smart Appliances, you can stay on top of tasks with notifications, select custom cycles, and remotely manage with your smartphone or voice commands using a Google Assistant or Alexa-enabled device. Available Features * Real Time Notifications: get notified when a cycle has ended * Favorites: create & save customized cycles * Remote Start: start or stop your appliance from anywhere Laundry Appliances Features * Schedule Wash Cycle: get laundry done on your time by scheduling your wash cycle * Stain Guide: steps to tackle everyday tough stains * Specialty Cycles (select models only): access additional cycles like activewear & sleeping bags(Laundry) * Assign a Task: keep laundry moving through customized texts to family members Kitchen Appliances Features * Smart Presets: simplify mealtime with Smart Presets that automatically set the right temp to saute, simmer, sear and more * Remote Preheat: remotely preheat your oven from your smartphone or tablet so it's ready when you are [PLEASE NOTE] * Some mobile devices and operating systems may not be supported * 2.4GHz router required *Appliances must be set to remote enable. Compatible connected appliance required. Features subject to change. Details & privacy info at maytag.com/connect *Google, Alexa and certain other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. [REQUIRED PERMISSIONS] * Location: find Wi-Fi networks to connect * Bluetooth: allows for easy connection process * Local network: allows for easy connection process [OPTIONAL PERMISSIONS] * Camera: scan QR codes for easy connection process * Notifications: enables multiple app features like Cycle Notifications and Troubleshooting

Screenshots

SharkClean4 screens
Maytag4 screens

Verdict

The call

SharkClean and Maytag both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of SharkClean's written reviews are positive against 30% of Maytag's. SharkClean also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (500K vs 46K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SharkClean against 4.7 for Maytag. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SharkClean has 500K ratings behind it against 46K, 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 30% of Maytag's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SharkClean ships an update fortnightly, Maytag every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SharkClean versus Maytag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharkCleanMaytag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (500K ratings) — better4.7 (46K ratings)
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews — better30.1% of reviews
Number of ratings500K — better46K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#132 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHARKNINJA OPERATING LLCWhirlpool Corporation

Customer experience

SharkClean

All ratings497,365 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,323 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral13.3%
Negative37.9%

Maytag

All ratings45,531 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative61.1%

User reviews

SharkClean

From 500K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Maytag

From 46K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 🔔 Useful notifications
  • 👍 Easy to navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔁 Requires repeated reinstallation
  • 💰 Subscription model
  • 🤖 Unreliable app performance

Bugs and requests

SharkClean

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Maytag

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to load appliance information
  • Remote enable feature not working
  • Inconsistent app behavior after updates
  • Registration and login issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to identify which appliance is done
  • Customizable notification options
  • Dual-band WiFi support
  • Improved app stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

SharkClean

No in-app purchases

None

Maytag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SharkClean free?
SharkClean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maytag free?
Maytag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SharkClean or Maytag?
SharkClean is rated higher. SharkClean averages 4.8 out of 5 from 500K ratings, while Maytag averages 4.7 from 46K ratings.
Do SharkClean or Maytag have ads?
Neither SharkClean nor Maytag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SharkClean or Maytag?
SharkClean ships an update fortnightly, and Maytag every 2 months. Most recently, SharkClean was updated on October 20, 2026 and Maytag on October 21, 2026.

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