Comparison

ECOVACS HOME vs RoboUP

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

RoboUP

Control and monitor your smart lawn mower remotely. Create virtual maps of your lawn, personalize settings, and receive alerts for errors or boundary breaches. Effortlessly manage your mower's schedule and cutting height from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Virtual lawn mapping
  • Personalized mower settings
  • Remote command execution
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Schedule and cutting height adjustment
  • Security PIN management
  • Error and boundary alerts
Features
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RoboUP app provides the following main capabilities: Config and install Install and use the device by following the detailed instructions effortlessly. Create and view virtual map of your lawn even with multiple zones. Personalize the mower features and settings. Status and Control Have the device’s complete menu system on mobile phone Send commands to the mower. Monitor mower’s current status at any time. Change the mower setting like schedule and cutting height Security Change PIN code Receive notification alert when mower has an error or outside the lawn border.

Screenshots

ECOVACS HOME4 screens
RoboUP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ECOVACS HOME at 55% against RoboUP's 0%. ECOVACS HOME also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (59K vs 7). RoboUP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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

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

ECOVACS HOME holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECOVACS HOME has 59K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of ECOVACS HOME's written reviews are positive against 0% of RoboUP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ECOVACS HOME versus RoboUP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECOVACS HOMERoboUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (59K ratings) — better2.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcovacsShenzhen Kai Qi 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%

RoboUP

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

RoboUP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ECOVACS HOME

No in-app purchases

None

RoboUP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ECOVACS HOME free?
ECOVACS HOME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoboUP free?
RoboUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ECOVACS HOME or RoboUP?
ECOVACS HOME is rated higher. ECOVACS HOME averages 4.6 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while RoboUP averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do ECOVACS HOME or RoboUP have ads?
ECOVACS HOME shows ads; RoboUP does not.
Which is updated more often, ECOVACS HOME or RoboUP?
ECOVACS HOME ships an update every 3 weeks, and RoboUP every 3 weeks. Most recently, ECOVACS HOME was updated on November 11, 2026 and RoboUP on November 7, 2026.

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