Comparison

SharkClean vs iHome Clean

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

iHome Clean

Control your iHome AutoVac robot vacuum remotely. Start, stop, schedule cleanings, and monitor its progress with advanced mapping. Enjoy manual control and customize suction power for an efficient cleaning experience.

Highlights
  • Remote start and stop cleaning
  • Set cleaning schedules
  • Return to charging base
  • View cleaning path with Homemap
  • Control suction modes (Hyperdrive)
  • Manual D-pad control
Features
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iHome Clean  The iHome Clean App gives you full control over your iHome AutoVac The iHome Clean App will walk you through the steps to connect your iHome AutoVac to your 2.4G Wi-Fi for full access to the iHome Clean App’s Features: Control iHome AutoVac Cleaning - Start and Stop Cleaning from Anywhere - Set your Cleaning Schedule  - Send your iHome AutoVac back to the Charging Base - View the Autovac cleaning path with Homemap Technology  - Control the suction modes with the Hyperdrive Technology  - View cleaning history - duration and floor area - Control your iHome AutoVac Manually w/ D-pad control - Manage Shared Users Requirements - Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz band support  - iHome Autovac Visit iHomeClean.com for additional Support and Information.

Screenshots

SharkClean4 screens
iHome Clean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SharkClean at 4.8 against iHome Clean's 2.9. SharkClean also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 23%) and ratings volume (502K vs 469). iHome Clean's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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

SharkClean holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SharkClean has 502K ratings behind it against 469, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of SharkClean's written reviews are positive against 23% of iHome Clean's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SharkClean ships an update fortnightly, iHome Clean every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SharkClean versus iHome Clean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharkCleaniHome Clean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (502K ratings) — better2.9 (469 ratings)
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews — better22.9% of reviews
Number of ratings502K — better469
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHARKNINJA OPERATING LLCSilverPoint Technologies

Customer experience

SharkClean

All ratings500,926 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,364 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral13.1%
Negative37.7%

iHome Clean

All ratings468 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative67.9%

User reviews

SharkClean

From 502K 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

iHome Clean

From 469 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🚀 Straightforward setup
  • 👍 Helpful for cleaning
  • 🚀 Convenient control of vacuum

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🐛 Unreliable mapping and navigation
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent feature functionality

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

iHome Clean

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Map resets and boundaries disappear after updates
  • Inability to create custom cleaning areas
  • Vacuum ignores set schedules and cleaning zones
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Connectivity issues between app and vacuum

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save and load custom maps
  • More granular control over cleaning zones and schedules
  • Integration with smart home platforms like Alexa
  • Night mode for reduced light disturbance
  • Improved mopping functionality

In-app purchases

None

SharkClean

No in-app purchases

None

iHome Clean

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SharkClean free?
SharkClean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iHome Clean free?
iHome Clean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SharkClean or iHome Clean?
SharkClean is rated higher. SharkClean averages 4.8 out of 5 from 502K ratings, while iHome Clean averages 2.9 from 469 ratings.
Do SharkClean or iHome Clean have ads?
Neither SharkClean nor iHome Clean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SharkClean or iHome Clean?
SharkClean ships an update fortnightly, and iHome Clean every 6 weeks. Most recently, SharkClean was updated on October 28, 2026 and iHome Clean on October 22, 2026.

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