Roborock vs Braun IPL app
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Braun IPL app
This app acts as your personal beautician for at-home hair removal. It offers smart features, personalized treatment plans, and progress tracking to help you achieve smooth skin. Enjoy step-by-step guidance and session planning for optimal results.
- Personalized treatment plans
- Skin tone compatibility check
- Automatic session rescheduling
- Real-time coverage guidance
- Progress tracking
- Step-by-step session guidance
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Braun IPL App is your personal beautician at home, designed for all Braun IPL devices, with smart and exclusive features for Braun Aura 9 and Skin i-expert. Enjoy support throughout your hair removal journey with the Braun IPL App, which helps you plan your sessions, get step-by-step guidance, and track your progress towards up to 3 years of smooth skin.* Expert guidance personalized to you with Braun Aura 9 and Skin i-expert The Braun IPL App creates a personalized treatment plan tailored to your body areas, hair density, and progress. Get the right number of sessions for each body area, with your plan automatically adapting based on your results, and real-time coverage guidance to help avoid missed spots and patchy results. If life gets in the way and you miss a session, your treatment plan automatically adjusts to keep you on track towards your best results. Like a beautician at home with Braun Aura 7, Silk-Expert Pro 5, Silk-Expert Pro 3 & Silk-Expert Mini The Braun IPL App helps you stay on track to smooth skin. Create treatment plans for each body area and receive reminders when it’s time for your next session. Missed a session? Your treatment plan automatically adjusts to fit your routine. *Skin smoothness due to hair reduction. 3 years measured from treatment start following 4 initial sessions. Check treatment regimens, skin type and hair color compatibility, warnings, and contraindications, at www.Braun.com and in the usage instructions.
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Verdict
Roborock and Braun IPL app both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Roborock's written reviews are positive against 19% of Braun IPL app's. Roborock also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (131K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 131K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Roborock's written reviews are positive against 19% of Braun IPL app's.
Roborock ships an update every 3 weeks, Braun IPL app monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roborock | Braun IPL app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (131K ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews — better | 18.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 131K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #66 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 280 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. | P&G Productions |
Customer experience
Roborock
Braun IPL app
User reviews
Roborock
From 131K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Powerful suction and mopping
- 🤖 Excellent navigation and mapping
- 🧹 Thorough cleaning performance
- 📱 Intuitive and feature-rich app
- 🔋 Long battery life
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity and WiFi issues
- 🤖 Mapping and navigation bugs
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive app UI
- 🤖 Gets stuck or lost easily
Braun IPL app
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good product
- ✨ Great results
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔌 Device won't connect to WiFi
- 🤯 App not available in certain regions
- 🤔 Confusing or frustrating app experience
- 🗓️ Issues with scheduling and tracking sessions
Bugs and 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
Braun IPL app
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on login or registration
- App unable to pair with device
- App not updating progress or schedules correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Allow customization of body areas
- Improve app functionality for missed sessions
- Make app available in more regions
In-app purchases
Roborock
No in-app purchases
Braun IPL app
No in-app purchases









