# Roborock vs TP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roborock at none against TP's 10. Roborock also leads on ratings volume (132K vs 21K). TP's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 52%) and chart position (#10 vs #65). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Roborock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Roborock against 4.8 for TP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 132K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Roborock's written reviews are positive against 73% of TP's.

Roborock ships an update every 3 weeks, TP every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roborock | TP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428/reviews) | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tapo/id1472718009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #65 | **#10** |
| Size | 201 MB | 832 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462875427) | [TP-Link Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713842892) |

## What reviewers say

### Roborock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control and monitor your smart cleaning devices remotely. Customize cleaning schedules, zones, and preferences for robotic vacuums, mowers, and washer dryers. Enjoy advanced features like map editing and obstacle avoidance for efficient home maintenance.

**Highlights:** Remote device control and status monitoring, Customizable cleaning maps and zones, Personalized cleaning schedules and routines, Advanced cleaning mode selection, Map editing with invisible walls and no-go zones, Remote viewing and pet-friendly features, Smart self-cleaning and drying for wet/dry vacuums

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful suction and mopping
- 🤖 Excellent navigation and mapping
- 🧹 Thorough cleaning performance
- 📱 Intuitive and feature-rich app
- 🔋 Long battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity and WiFi issues
- 🤖 Mapping and navigation bugs
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive app UI
- 🤖 Gets stuck or lost easily

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### TP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tp-link-tapo/id1472718009)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #30 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage and control your smart home devices, including cameras, plugs, and lighting, from a single app. Enjoy remote access, real-time status updates, and automated routines for a smarter, more secure living space. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time status updates, Smart Actions automation, Voice control integration, Device sharing, Cloud video history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tapo Care Basic 1 Cam/monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Tapo Care Premium 1 Cam/month | $3.49 | per month |
| Tapo Care Cloud – 1 Camera | $3.49 | per month |
| Tapo Care Cloud – 2 Cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| Tapo Care Premium 2 Cam/month | $6.99 | per month |
| Tapo Care Premium 3 Cam/month | $10.49 | per month |
| Tapo Care Premium (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Tapo Care Cloud Advanced | $11.99 | per month |
| Tapo Care Cloud Advanced AI | $19.99 | per month |
| Tapo Care Premium 1 Cam/year | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup and use
- 👍 Clear and responsive app
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 💡 Customizable settings and modes
- 🔍 Excellent video and audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔒 Limited user sharing/access controls
- 🔋 Frequent notifications/timeout prompts
- 💻 Compatibility issues on some devices
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent camera positioning/control
- Date/time stamp errors on recordings
- Unreliable motion detection triggering
- Frequent app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete recorded footage
- Landscape mode support on tablets
- Customizable motion detection zones
- Improved Alexa/Google Home integration
- Battery-powered camera option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roborock free?

Roborock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TP free?

TP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roborock or TP?

TP is rated higher. Roborock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 132K ratings, while TP averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.

### Do Roborock or TP have ads?

Neither Roborock nor TP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roborock or TP?

Roborock ships an update every 3 weeks, and TP every 2 weeks. Most recently, Roborock was updated on November 8, 2026 and TP on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roborock or TP?

Roborock currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and TP at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*