# Roborock vs NIIM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roborock at none against NIIM's 20. Roborock also leads on ratings volume (124K vs 1.9K) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). NIIM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NIIM sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 NIIM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 124K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Roborock's written reviews are positive against 47% of NIIM's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roborock | NIIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428/reviews) | [4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niim/id1556769120/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **52.6% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 199 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462875427) | [WUHAN JINGCHEN INTELLIGENT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359104614) |

## What reviewers say

### Roborock

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time status monitoring, Customizable cleaning plans, Map editing and zone control, Smart scheduling, App-specific washing programs

**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


### NIIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niim/id1556769120)

This app helps you organize your home with creative labeling. Design custom labels with various fonts, symbols, and images, then print them using a compatible smart printer. It also offers features for managing your collections and finding inspiration.

**Highlights:** Home assortment inspiration, Label editing and printing, Bluetooth connectivity to smart printers, Customizable fonts, symbols, and images, User plaza for inspiration, Assortment management

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NIIM Monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| NIIM Monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| 臣小印会员连续包季 | $9.90 | per 3 months |
| NIIM Yearly VIP | $34.99 | per year |
| NIIM Yearly VIP | $34.99 | per year |
| Gift | $0.29 | one-time |
| To you goodluck | $0.49 | one-time |
| Love eating | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cute | $0.69 | one-time |
| 努力干饭 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 陪伴即治愈 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 软萌星球 | $0.99 | one-time |
| marry christmas | $1.29 | one-time |
| happy new year | $1.29 | one-time |
| school season | $1.29 | one-time |
| happy easter icon | $1.89 | one-time |
| 1 Month VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| old friend special offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year VIP | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient operation
- 💡 Customizable labels
- 🔒 Secure printing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Region-locked device
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy software updates
- 🤔 Limited formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login or register
- Printer not recognized in app
- Labels printing off-center
- App crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- More free design templates
- Ability to save custom designs
- Multilingual support
- Improved label alignment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roborock free?

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

### Is NIIM free?

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

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

Roborock and NIIM are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 124K and 1.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Roborock or NIIM have ads?

Neither Roborock nor NIIM shows ads.

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

Roborock ships an update every 3 weeks, and NIIM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roborock was updated on September 25, 2026 and NIIM on September 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.*