Comparison

DEEBOT 2017 vs Roomba Home

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

Head to head
About

DEEBOT 2017

Control your robotic vacuum cleaner remotely with this app. Start, pause, schedule cleanings, and customize cleaning zones. Receive notifications and updates for your compatible DEEBOT model.

Highlights
  • Remote control of cleaning functions
  • Set cleaning schedules
  • Create virtual boundaries
  • Customize cleaning areas
  • Receive real-time cleaning maps
  • Adjust mopping water flow
  • Voice control via Alexa/Google Home
Features
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ECOVACS 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. Please check your DEEBOT model before downloading. DEEBOT 2017 App now supports: • ATMOBOT 650 • DEEBOT M87 • DEEBOT M88 • DEEBOT R95 • DEEBOT R96 • DEEBOT R98 • DEEBOT 900 Series • DEEBOT PRO/OZMO 930 Series For Wi-Fi enabled models that are not on the list, please download the ECOVACS HOME App. 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. Requirements: Wi-Fi with 2.4 GHz band support only Mobile device with Apple iOS 9.0 or later Need help? Visit ecovacs.com for more information or to contact our customer service team.

About

Roomba Home

Control your robot vacuum with an intuitive app. Schedule cleanings, customize maps, and adjust settings for personalized routines. Get real-time insights and maintenance alerts to keep your home spotless.

Highlights
  • Schedule cleaning routines
  • Customize home maps and zones
  • Adjust vacuum and mop settings
  • Real-time cleaning insights
  • Voice control integration
  • Robot maintenance dashboard
Currently charting
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The Roomba® Home App is compatible with Roomba® 100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 800, and Mini series robots sold after March 2025. For other models, please download the iRobot Home (Classic) app. Get ready to elevate your cleaning game with the intuitive Roomba® Home app! Easily start, stop, or schedule your robot, adjust cleaning settings, customize detailed maps of your home, and create personalized cleaning routines. Dirty rooms are noted based upon previous cleaning jobs to help you clean more effectively without having to think about it. See where and how your robot is cleaning in real-time, proactive product maintenance, and seamless smart home integrations. From setup to daily use, the Roomba® Home app offers intelligent recommendations and a user-friendly experience to keep your home spotless with minimal effort. - Easy, Seamless Setup: Easy-to-follow onboarding guides you from unboxing to your first cleaning run with helpful tips along the way. - Cleaning Routines: Effortlessly create cleaning routines with Routine Builder. Select which rooms to clean, adjust settings, and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean just the way you like. - Schedules: Easily adjust the days and times your robot cleans so it runs when it’s most convenient for you. - Cleaning Settings: Choose to vacuum, mop or both, and adjust settings like suction & mopping liquid levels, number of cleaning passes and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean each room just the way you like. - Maps: Save up to 5 maps, label rooms, add zones and furniture for more targeted cleaning control, and start cleaning specific areas with a click. - Real-Time Insights: See where and how your robot is cleaning and manage it along the way with real-time controls. - Voice Control: Hands full? No need to stop what you're doing. Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant-enabled* compatibility allows you to clean with a simple command. - Robot Maintenance & Health Dashboard: Keep your robot operating smoothly and in tip-top shape with a list of maintenance and troubleshooting suggestions, while the Health Dashboards monitors robot and accessories health. Note: Roomba® 100 series products require a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® network. Not compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi® networks. *Works with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant-enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

DEEBOT 20174 screens
Roomba Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roomba Home at 68% against DEEBOT 2017's 8%. Roomba Home also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (35K vs 94). DEEBOT 2017's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roomba Home holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roomba Home has 35K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of DEEBOT 2017's written reviews are positive against 68% of Roomba Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEEBOT 2017 ships an update every 11 days, Roomba Home every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
DEEBOT 2017 versus Roomba Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEEBOT 2017Roomba Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (94 ratings)4.7 (35K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.8% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9435K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#64 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB266 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcovacsiRobot Corporation

Customer experience

DEEBOT 2017

All ratings94 ratings
Positive21.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative76.6%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative87.1%

Roomba Home

All ratings34,814 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews3,479 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.5%

Bugs and requests

DEEBOT 2017

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Roomba Home

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App only works with products launched after March 2025

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved user guidance
  • Support page fixes

In-app purchases

None

DEEBOT 2017

No in-app purchases

None

Roomba Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEEBOT 2017 free?
DEEBOT 2017 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roomba Home free?
Roomba Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DEEBOT 2017 or Roomba Home?
Roomba Home is rated higher. DEEBOT 2017 averages 1.9 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Roomba Home averages 4.7 from 35K ratings.
Do DEEBOT 2017 or Roomba Home have ads?
Neither DEEBOT 2017 nor Roomba Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEEBOT 2017 or Roomba Home?
DEEBOT 2017 ships an update every 11 days, and Roomba Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, DEEBOT 2017 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Roomba Home on October 18, 2026.

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