Roborock vs isHome
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.
isHome
Monitor your home with clear HD video and instant voice intercom. Receive alerts for abnormal events and easily share camera access with family. Keep an eye on your property from anywhere.
- HD video monitoring
- Two-way voice intercom
- Motion detection alerts
- Camera sharing with family
- Real-time event notifications
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Main functions: [HD video] The picture is clear and not fuzzy, the video is smooth and continuous, not to miss any details. [Voice intercom] No matter where you are, you can talk to someone immediately with a tap. [Motion detection] Clearly marked abnormal events, at a glance. [Share cameras] Share at any time, or remove at any time. You can share the device with your family.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roborock at 52% against isHome's 0%. Roborock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). isHome's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. isHome sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Roborock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Roborock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 124K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of isHome's.
Roborock ships an update every 3 weeks, isHome every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roborock | isHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (124K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 124K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #52 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. | 成 王 |
Customer experience
Roborock
isHome
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
isHome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Roborock
No in-app purchases
isHome
- 3 Days Event Recording Month$6.00
- 7 Days Event Recording Month$9.00
- 3天全天云存一个月$9.00
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- 30天事件云存一个月$12.00
- 7 Days 24H Recording Month$12.00
- 30 Days 24H Recording Month$19.90
- 3 Days Event Recording 6 month$35.00
- 3 Days 24H Recording 6 Month$49.90
- 30天事件云存半年$69.90
- 7 Days 24H Recording 6 Month$69.90
- 3天全天云存一年$89.90
- 30 Days 24H Recording 6 Month$109.99
- 7 Days 24H Recording Yearly$119.99
- 30 Days 24H Recording Yearly$199.99









