# Intellimote vs ROB

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.

Both are free to download. Intellimote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ROB asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Intellimote | ROB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellimote-smart-remote/id1403425601/reviews) | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rob-connect/id1469182460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Niklewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/384124676) | [Robart GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100882488) |

## What reviewers say

### Intellimote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellimote-smart-remote/id1403425601)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intellimote Pro (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Intellimote Pro (6 Months) | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Intellimote Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | Free | one-time |
| Watch remote for HEOS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Watch remote for MusicCast | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bravia Remote (iPhone + Watch) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced remote for Bravia TV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Watch remote for BRAVIA | $19.99 | one-time |


### ROB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rob-connect/id1469182460)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*