Comparison

Intellimote vs ROB

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

Head to head
About

Intellimote

Control your smart TVs and speakers from your phone and watch. Automatically discover devices, manage playback, group speakers, and monitor TV status. Unlock advanced features with a subscription or one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs and speakers
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Playback and volume control
  • Group speaker management
  • Monitor TV playback status
  • Watch app integration
Features
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Intellimote turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a smart remote for compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs and Sony audio devices. Discover devices on your local network, check what is playing, and keep the controls you use most close at hand. SONY BRAVIA DEVICES • Control power, volume, mute, and playback • Browse TV inputs, channels, installed apps, and favorites • Search supported TV content and quickly launch apps or sources • View current playback information and available artwork • Add a compatible TV manually by IP address when discovery is unavailable • Use Digital Crown volume control and quick access from the Intellimote watch complication COMPATIBLE SMART SPEAKERS • Discover compatible Sony audio, HEOS, and MusicCast speakers and AV receivers • Control playback, volume, mute, power, and inputs • Browse supported media sources and presets • Create, inspect, and manage multi-room groups • Check playback status from iPhone or Apple Watch Compatibility and available controls vary by model, firmware, region, and device configuration. Check the supported-device information before purchasing an advanced feature: https://intellimote.app/faq.html#compatibility Some advanced iPhone and Apple Watch features require an Intellimote Pro subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm a purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://intellimote.app/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://intellimote.app/privacy.html Intellimote is an independent third-party app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sony. "SONY" and "BRAVIA" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliates. MusicCast is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. HEOS is a trademark of D+M Group.

About

ROB

Control your robot's cleaning schedule, set no-go zones, and initiate targeted cleaning remotely. Receive troubleshooting alerts and update your robot's firmware through the app.

Highlights
  • Set virtual no-go areas
  • Targeted room cleaning
  • Remote start/stop functionality
  • Scheduled cleaning automation
  • Troubleshooting alerts
  • Firmware updates
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With the ROB-Connect App you have access to all the great robot features. NO-GO-AREAS With the ROB-Connect App, you can set virtual boundaries (No-Go Areas) for whole rooms or specific places to tell your robot where not to go. TARGETED CLEANING Let the robot clean specific rooms or areas via the ROB-Connect App. You can also edit the room name as well as the required cleaning power necessary for a specific room. REMOTE CLEANING Start and stop your robot via the ROB-Connect App from absolutely anywhere. SCHEDULE CLEANING Set a regular schedule for daily cleaning via ROB-Connect App. Set up the time and date in the calendar and the robot will start the scheduled cleaning automatically. TROUBLESHOOTING When the dustbin is full or when your robot is blocked from returning to its base station the ROB-Connect App your will keep you informed. If a there is a problem with your robot, the app can assist you to either understand and solve the problem or report it to us, so we can improve our service to you. SOFTWARE UPDATES Firmware updates for your robot are installed via the ROB-connect App, so your robot is always kept right up-to-date. CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENT A standard Wi-Fi router (2.4-GHz network) is all you need to keep your robot connected.

Screenshots

Intellimote4 screens
ROB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ROB at 3.0 against Intellimote's 1.9. ROB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). Intellimote's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Intellimote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ROB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ROB holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Intellimote's written reviews are positive against 0% of ROB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intellimote ships an update every 2 months, ROB monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Intellimote versus ROB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntellimoteROB
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (10 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB67 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDariusz NiklewiczRobart GmbH

Customer experience

Intellimote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative56.7%

ROB

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Intellimote

Subscriptions3
  • Intellimote Pro (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • Intellimote Pro (6 Months)$9.996 Months
  • Intellimote Pro (1 Year)$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock all featuresFree
  • Watch remote for HEOS$5.99
  • Watch remote for MusicCast$5.99
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  • Bravia Remote (iPhone + Watch)$6.99
  • Advanced remote for Bravia TV$19.99
  • Watch remote for BRAVIA$19.99
None

ROB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intellimote free?
Intellimote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ROB free?
ROB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Intellimote or ROB?
ROB is rated higher. Intellimote averages 1.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ROB averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Intellimote or ROB have ads?
Neither Intellimote nor ROB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intellimote or ROB?
Intellimote ships an update every 2 months, and ROB monthly. Most recently, Intellimote was updated on October 29, 2026 and ROB on October 24, 2026.

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