ECOVACS HOME vs U Mower
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
U Mower
Control and manage your robotic lawn mower with this companion app. Create virtual maps, set schedules, customize mowing parameters, and monitor tasks remotely for a smarter lawn care experience.
- Intelligent map creation
- Remote control of mowing tasks
- Customizable mowing height and speed
- Mowing schedule setting
- Mowing task recording
- Remote mowing control
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U Mower APP is the official companion app for UBHOME Robotic Mower, designed to bring unprecedented convenience and intelligence to your lawn mowing experience. Intelligent Map Creation: Quickly create a virtual map that includes work areas, no-go zones, and paths, allowing the Robotic mower to accurately grasp the layout of your yard. Remote Control: Start or pause mowing tasks anytime, anywhere, and monitor progress in real-time to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Personalized Customization: Customize mowing height and speed according to the needs of different areas to meet your personalized needs. Mowing Schedule Setting: Pre-set mowing plans, and the Robotic Mower will automatically execute mowing tasks according to the schedule. Mowing task Recording: Keep detailed records of each mowing session, including time, task status, and more. Remote Mowing: Control mowing through the APP, mow where you want, for more freedom. U Mower —— Make mowing simple, smart, and reliable. Download now and enjoy the convenience of smart mowing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: U Mower at 100% against ECOVACS HOME's 55%. U Mower also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). ECOVACS HOME's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (59K vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ECOVACS HOME holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECOVACS HOME has 59K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of ECOVACS HOME's written reviews are positive against 100% of U Mower's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ECOVACS HOME ships an update every 3 weeks, U Mower every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECOVACS HOME | U Mower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (59K ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 324 MB | 221 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ecovacs | UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP |
Customer experience
ECOVACS HOME
U Mower
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
U Mower
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ECOVACS HOME
No in-app purchases
U Mower
No in-app purchases









