Comparison

ECOVACS HOME vs Roborock

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

Head to head
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.

About

Roborock

Control and monitor your smart cleaning devices remotely. Customize cleaning schedules, zones, and preferences for robotic vacuums, mowers, and washer dryers. Enjoy advanced features like map editing and obstacle avoidance for efficient home maintenance.

Highlights
  • Remote device control and status monitoring
  • Customizable cleaning maps and zones
  • Personalized cleaning schedules and routines
  • Advanced cleaning mode selection
  • Map editing with invisible walls and no-go zones
  • Remote viewing and pet-friendly features
  • Smart self-cleaning and drying for wet/dry vacuums
Features
Currently charting
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Roborock App is a dedicated application designed to control Roborock’s smart hardware devices. It supports network-enabled products in Roborock’s robotic vacuum cleaners, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, and molecular sieve-based washer dryers. You can remotely control smart devices and check their status and cleaning progress through this app anytime, anywhere. Easily unlock more advanced features through the Roborock app. 【Roborock Robotic Vacuum Cleaner】 · Check the cleaning map and path anywhere and anytime you want, and control the cleaning progress in real-time. · Choose from various personalized cleaning methods, including room cleaning, zone cleaning, scheduled cleaning, and spot cleaning routines. · Set up frequently used cleaning tasks as routines for one-tap starts. · Choose multiple cleaning preferences, including Vacuum, Mop, Vac & Mop, SmartPlan (applicable to certain models only), and Customize mode. · Set up a personalized cleaning plan by adjusting suction power, water flow, cleaning frequency, and route (applicable to certain models only). · Enables you to edit a map based on your home and set names for thresholds, carpets, floor types, furniture, and rooms. · Set up invisible walls and no-go zones and your robot will not cross or enter them during cleaning. · Enjoy a variety of fun features, including remote viewing, obstacle photos, pet snapshots, cruise mode, pet search, and custom tones (applicable to select models only). 【Roborock Robotic Lawn Mower】 · Visually edit maps, easily set No-Go Zones and Passages, and support precise multi-area management. · Customize mowing preferences, efficiency, and direction for each area, and set schedules for automatic start and stop. · Features intelligent obstacle avoidance, automatic return to charge when it rains, and a Wildlife-Friendly mode for comprehensive protection. 【Roborock Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner】 · Adjust water flow, suction power, roller speed, and detergent level (applicable to select models only) based on the floor and dirt level. · Smart scheduled self-cleaning and drying: automatically initiates self-cleaning and drying based on historical operation records. 【Roborock Washer Dryer】 · Check the washing progress and operating status anywhere and anytime you want. · Choose from over 20 smart washing and drying programs to meet the professional needs of various fabrics and clothing, ensuring optimal washing performance. · Set one program as the App Program for quick access on the control panel. 【Permissions】 To provide certain services, you need to enable the relevant permissions on your mobile device. We will only need the relevant permissions and access your personal information (if relevant) when you use the relevant functions. For the optional permissions, you can refuse or withdraw these permissions at any time, for which you may not be able to use the corresponding services, but this will not affect other functions of the App. The current permissions that the app may need are as follows: · Location (Optional) Accesses location information to connect to WiFi, find nearby devices ready for connection, and retrieve details about the current WiFi connection. · Camera (Optional) Enables the camera to scan QR codes for easier WiFi connection. · Photos (Optional) Allows access to photos for uploading profile pictures and attaching images when providing feedback. If your device supports features like downloading obstacle images, taking screenshots, or recording during remote viewing, photos and videos can be stored. · Microphone (Optional) Used for sound transmission on devices that support remote viewing. · WLAN (Optional) Facilitates connection to WiFi networks emitted by smart devices for communication and connectivity. · Bluetooth (Optional) Enables connection to Bluetooth signals from smart devices for communication and device connecting. · Notifications (Optional) Allows the app to send you device and system notifications.

Screenshots

ECOVACS HOME4 screens
Roborock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roborock at none against ECOVACS HOME's shown. Roborock also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Roborock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59K and 132K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of ECOVACS HOME's written reviews are positive against 52% of Roborock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ECOVACS HOME versus Roborock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECOVACS HOMERoborock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (59K ratings)4.8 (132K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews — better52.4% of reviews
Number of ratings59K132K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#59 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcovacsBeijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ECOVACS HOME

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

Roborock

All ratings131,561 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,551 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative37.3%

User reviews

ECOVACS HOME

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great cleaning performance
  • 🤖 Helpful robot assistant
  • 📊 Detailed mapping and scheduling
  • 🧹 Effective vacuuming and mopping
  • 🔌 Automatic self-emptying

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable mapping and navigation
  • 🤯 Frustrating app experience
  • 💤 Inconsistent cleaning coverage
  • 🔄 Frequent need to remap
  • 🔧 Maintenance issues and breakdowns

Roborock

From 132K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful suction and mopping
  • 🤖 Excellent navigation and mapping
  • 🧹 Thorough cleaning performance
  • 📱 Intuitive and feature-rich app
  • 🔋 Long battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity and WiFi issues
  • 🤖 Mapping and navigation bugs
  • 🤖 Inconsistent performance after updates
  • 📱 Clunky and unintuitive app UI
  • 🤖 Gets stuck or lost easily

Bugs and 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

Roborock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent disconnection from WiFi
  • Map corruption and loss of saved data
  • Robot getting lost or confused about its location
  • Unexpected behavior and errors after firmware updates

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to manually place docking station on map
  • Option to disable side brushes
  • Customizable cleaning schedules and routines
  • Support for more maps/floors
  • Easier room editing and management
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  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Improved app performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

ECOVACS HOME

No in-app purchases

None

Roborock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ECOVACS HOME free?
ECOVACS HOME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roborock free?
Roborock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ECOVACS HOME or Roborock?
Roborock is rated higher. ECOVACS HOME averages 4.6 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Roborock averages 4.8 from 132K ratings.
Do ECOVACS HOME or Roborock have ads?
ECOVACS HOME shows ads; Roborock does not.
Which is updated more often, ECOVACS HOME or Roborock?
ECOVACS HOME ships an update every 3 weeks, and Roborock every 3 weeks. Most recently, ECOVACS HOME was updated on November 9, 2026 and Roborock on November 9, 2026.

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