# Roborock vs SSYDW

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Roborock at 124K against SSYDW's 5. Roborock also leads on chart position (#59 vs unranked). SSYDW's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SSYDW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 124K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roborock ships an update every 3 weeks, SSYDW every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roborock | SSYDW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssydw/id6760319760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 199 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462875427) | [HAO CHENG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883842633) |

## What reviewers say

### Roborock

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

**Currently charting:** #59 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


### SSYDW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssydw/id6760319760)

Track your pet's daily wellness, including appetite, energy, and symptoms. Upload photos and videos, create care notes, and set reminders for medications and vaccinations. Manage multiple pets and communicate better with your vet.

**Highlights:** Log daily pet wellness updates, Upload photos and videos, Create care notes with instructions, Set medication and vaccination reminders, Manage multiple pets, Bilingual support (English/Chinese)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roborock free?

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

### Is SSYDW free?

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

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

SSYDW is rated higher. Roborock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 124K ratings, while SSYDW averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Roborock or SSYDW have ads?

Neither Roborock nor SSYDW shows ads.

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

Roborock ships an update every 3 weeks, and SSYDW every 11 days. Most recently, Roborock was updated on October 18, 2026 and SSYDW on October 11, 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.*