KIGI vs Roborock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KIGI
Manage household items, track expiration dates, and plan usage to reduce waste. Organize storage with photos and labels, and set reminders for efficient living. Share item information with family members.
- Item storage management
- Expiration date tracking
- Usage planning and reminders
- Photo-based item recording
- QR code scanning for location
- Family sharing and binding
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Just the right houseware management tool KIGI -- All about wasting less Open KIGI, you can see the storage at home at a glance, use efficiently, live wisely > Plan the use of items [To-do] Health plan is arranged in an orderly manner, a healthy body starts with regularity [Plan reminder] Efficient reminder + family supervision = complete the plan in time, easily challenge 21 days to develop habits >Track the the expiration date of the item [Time-limited] Unexpired, Expiring, Expired, the status of items in the house at a glance [Smart reminder] Cyclical reminders so that you don't miss the best use period; reject expired items that endanger health >Storing and Finishing items [Storage] Take pictures to record the storage of items, organize information with labels, find items without effort [Scan matching] Scan QR code to locate items , eliminating the need to rummaging > Tracking the dynamics of items [Follow] When Following, all follower share item information [Bind] After binding, only family members can use the product, protect privacy [Remind family activity] The activities of family use of items can become a bridge for family interaction For help or more information, please visit: Official website: www.kigiware.com
Roborock
Control smart home cleaning devices remotely. Manage robotic vacuums, wet and dry cleaners, and washer dryers. Customize cleaning plans, monitor progress, and access advanced features from anywhere.
- Remote device control
- Real-time status monitoring
- Customizable cleaning plans
- Map editing and zone control
- Smart scheduling
- App-specific washing programs
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Roborock App is a dedicated application designed to control Roborock’s smart hardware devices. It supports network-enabled products in Roborock’s robotic vacuum cleaners, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, and molecular sieve-based washer dryers. You can remotely control smart devices and check their status and cleaning progress through this app anytime, anywhere. Easily unlock more advanced features through the Roborock app. 【Roborock Robotic Vacuum Cleaner】 · Check the cleaning map and path anywhere and anytime you want, and control the cleaning progress in real-time. · Choose from various personalized cleaning methods, including room cleaning, zone cleaning, scheduled cleaning, and spot cleaning routines. · Set up frequently used cleaning tasks as routines for one-tap starts. · Choose multiple cleaning preferences, including Vacuum, Mop, Vac & Mop, SmartPlan (applicable to certain models only), and Customize mode. · Set up a personalized cleaning plan by adjusting suction power, water flow, cleaning frequency, and route (applicable to certain models only). · Enables you to edit a map based on your home and set names for thresholds, carpets, floor types, furniture, and rooms. · Set up invisible walls and no-go zones and your robot will not cross or enter them during cleaning. · Enjoy a variety of fun features, including remote viewing, obstacle photos, pet snapshots, cruise mode, pet search, and custom tones (applicable to select models only). 【Roborock Robotic Lawn Mower】 · Visually edit maps, easily set No-Go Zones and Passages, and support precise multi-area management. · Customize mowing preferences, efficiency, and direction for each area, and set schedules for automatic start and stop. · Features intelligent obstacle avoidance, automatic return to charge when it rains, and a Wildlife-Friendly mode for comprehensive protection. 【Roborock Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner】 · Adjust water flow, suction power, roller speed, and detergent level (applicable to select models only) based on the floor and dirt level. · Smart scheduled self-cleaning and drying: automatically initiates self-cleaning and drying based on historical operation records. 【Roborock Washer Dryer】 · Check the washing progress and operating status anywhere and anytime you want. · Choose from over 20 smart washing and drying programs to meet the professional needs of various fabrics and clothing, ensuring optimal washing performance. · Set one program as the App Program for quick access on the control panel. 【Permissions】 To provide certain services, you need to enable the relevant permissions on your mobile device. We will only need the relevant permissions and access your personal information (if relevant) when you use the relevant functions. For the optional permissions, you can refuse or withdraw these permissions at any time, for which you may not be able to use the corresponding services, but this will not affect other functions of the App. The current permissions that the app may need are as follows: · Location (Optional) Accesses location information to connect to WiFi, find nearby devices ready for connection, and retrieve details about the current WiFi connection. · Camera (Optional) Enables the camera to scan QR codes for easier WiFi connection. · Photos (Optional) Allows access to photos for uploading profile pictures and attaching images when providing feedback. If your device supports features like downloading obstacle images, taking screenshots, or recording during remote viewing, photos and videos can be stored. · Microphone (Optional) Used for sound transmission on devices that support remote viewing. · WLAN (Optional) Facilitates connection to WiFi networks emitted by smart devices for communication and connectivity. · Bluetooth (Optional) Enables connection to Bluetooth signals from smart devices for communication and device connecting. · Notifications (Optional) Allows the app to send you device and system notifications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roborock at 53% against KIGI's 0%. Roborock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (124K vs 7). KIGI's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Roborock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 124K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of KIGI's written reviews are positive against 53% of Roborock's.
KIGI ships an update every 10 days, Roborock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KIGI | Roborock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (124K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 124K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #88 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leqishi Plastic Products (Shantou) Co., Ltd. | Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
KIGI
Roborock
Bugs and requests
KIGI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Roborock
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent disconnection from WiFi
- Map corruption and loss of saved data
- Robot getting lost or confused about its location
- Unexpected behavior and errors after firmware updates
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to manually place docking station on map
- Option to disable side brushes
- Customizable cleaning schedules and routines
- Support for more maps/floors
- Easier room editing and management
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- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved app performance and stability
In-app purchases
KIGI
No in-app purchases
Roborock
No in-app purchases









