Comparison

MyDolphin Plus vs CareToady

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

Head to head
About

MyDolphin Plus

Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Schedule cleaning cycles, use voice commands, and even create custom LED light shows. Enjoy a pristine pool with effortless management.

Highlights
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Voice control via Siri
  • Schedule cleaning modes
  • Initiate robot ascent
  • Name your robot
  • Create LED light shows
Features
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Welcome to Maytronics! You are the proud owner of the Dolphin robotic pool cleaner. Now let's make sure you enjoy the full experience. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is designed to make sure you have a clean pool, and crystal-clear pool water. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus' app gives you complete control over what the robot does and the way it does it. The Dolphin robotic pool cleaner is connected to your mobile using Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® so you can control it from anywhere at any time! You can use your mobile, or voice control to send your robot out to clean and tell it when to stop. The 'MyDolphin™ Plus App allows you to: * Control your pool cleaner from anywhere at any time. * Voice control it via Siri® * Setup timer and cleaning modes * Tell the robot to climb up to the surface for easy pickup * Name your robot * Drive it around, just for fun * Create an underwater LED show * And much more. Some features may vary between different Dolphin models. Plus, we have the most fantastic customer care team that is always there for you. Contact us for anything you need.

About

CareToady

Organize home maintenance with smart reminders, digital checklists, and a secure home binder. Track tasks, schedules, warranties, and service records for one or multiple properties to reduce repair costs and protect your investment.

Highlights
  • Automated maintenance reminders
  • Digital home binder for documents
  • Home maintenance checklists
  • Property maintenance for multiple homes
  • Smart home inventory logging
Features
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CareToady: Home Maintenance Tracker & Digital Binder CareToady is a powerful home maintenance tracker designed to help homeowners stay organized, reduce repair costs, and protect their property. With smart maintenance reminders, digital checklists, and a complete home binder, CareToady makes home maintenance simple and stress-free. Whether you manage one home or multiple properties, CareToady keeps all your home maintenance tasks, schedules, warranties, and service records in one organized system. Your home is one of your largest investments. CareToady replaces forgotten chores, scattered receipts, and paper folders with a structured maintenance system built to improve long-term upkeep and property value. AUTOMATED MAINTENANCE REMINDERS Receive timely alerts for essential home maintenance tasks, including HVAC filter changes, gutter cleaning, water heater flushes, roof inspections, and seasonal upkeep. DIGITAL HOME BINDER Store receipts, warranties, manuals, and service records in one secure, searchable location. Access everything instantly when repairs or replacements are needed. HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS Follow clear checklists to stay ahead of preventive maintenance and avoid expensive emergency repairs. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE FOR MULTIPLE HOMES Track maintenance across your primary residence, rental properties, or vacation homes—ideal for homeowners, landlords, and property managers. SMART HOME INVENTORY Log appliances and major systems with model numbers, serial numbers, and installation dates to maintain a complete maintenance history. CARETOADY PROFESSIONAL ($49.99/year) Upgrade to unlock advanced tools: • Predictive maintenance insights • Maintenance efficiency and ROI analytics • Climate-based seasonal guidance • Unlimited homes and tasks Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyDolphin Plus4 screens
CareToady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyDolphin Plus at none against CareToady's 3. MyDolphin Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.9K vs 1). CareToady's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price and update cadence 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. CareToady sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. MyDolphin Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CareToady holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin Plus has 8.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyDolphin Plus ships an update every 2 months, CareToady every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MyDolphin Plus versus CareToady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDolphin PlusCareToady
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaytronicsAyaz Haniffa

Customer experience

MyDolphin Plus

All ratings8,879 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews827 reviews
Positive19.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative72.3%

CareToady

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MyDolphin Plus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Inability to connect to robot via app
  • Inconsistent app performance after updates
  • Scheduled cleaning cycles not working as expected
  • Manual control features not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • More flexible scheduling options
  • Ability to monitor cleaning history remotely
  • Enhanced manual control/navigation in app
  • Automatic notifications for completed cycles

CareToady

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyDolphin Plus

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CareToady

Subscriptions3
  • Basic$0.991 Year
  • Standard Plan$2.991 Year
  • Professional Plan$9.991 Year

Questions

Is MyDolphin Plus free?
MyDolphin Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CareToady free?
CareToady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyDolphin Plus or CareToady?
CareToady is rated higher. MyDolphin Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while CareToady averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MyDolphin Plus or CareToady have ads?
CareToady shows ads; MyDolphin Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, MyDolphin Plus or CareToady?
MyDolphin Plus ships an update every 2 months, and CareToady every 3 months. Most recently, MyDolphin Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and CareToady on October 15, 2026.

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