Comparison

ROB vs ZACOHome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ROB

Control your robot's cleaning schedule, set no-go zones, and initiate targeted cleaning remotely. Receive troubleshooting alerts and update your robot's firmware through the app.

Highlights
  • Set virtual no-go areas
  • Targeted room cleaning
  • Remote start/stop functionality
  • Scheduled cleaning automation
  • Troubleshooting alerts
  • Firmware updates
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With the ROB-Connect App you have access to all the great robot features. NO-GO-AREAS With the ROB-Connect App, you can set virtual boundaries (No-Go Areas) for whole rooms or specific places to tell your robot where not to go. TARGETED CLEANING Let the robot clean specific rooms or areas via the ROB-Connect App. You can also edit the room name as well as the required cleaning power necessary for a specific room. REMOTE CLEANING Start and stop your robot via the ROB-Connect App from absolutely anywhere. SCHEDULE CLEANING Set a regular schedule for daily cleaning via ROB-Connect App. Set up the time and date in the calendar and the robot will start the scheduled cleaning automatically. TROUBLESHOOTING When the dustbin is full or when your robot is blocked from returning to its base station the ROB-Connect App your will keep you informed. If a there is a problem with your robot, the app can assist you to either understand and solve the problem or report it to us, so we can improve our service to you. SOFTWARE UPDATES Firmware updates for your robot are installed via the ROB-connect App, so your robot is always kept right up-to-date. CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENT A standard Wi-Fi router (2.4-GHz network) is all you need to keep your robot connected.

About

ZACOHome

Control your compatible robot vacuum remotely with advanced mapping, scheduling, and zone cleaning features. Customize suction power, set no-go zones, and integrate with smart home systems for voice control. Monitor cleaning progress in real-time from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Smart mapping with room division
  • Zone cleaning and no-go zones
  • Customizable cleaning schedules
  • Adjustable suction power and water flow
  • Real-time map view and cleaning history
  • Voice control integration
  • Remote manual control
Features
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This app is compatible with the following ZACO robot vacuum cleaner models: A9sPro, A10 and V5x (purchase date after mid 2020). With the ZACOHome app, you can conveniently control your robot from anywhere. Extensive map management with room and zone classification, individual cleaning schedules and customizable suction power are just a few of the many app features. This gives you ultimate control over your ZACO robot. The ZACOHome app allows you to integrate your robot vacuum cleaner to your smart home system and allowing you to also operate your ZACO by voice control. *** Functions vary depending on the robot model *** SMART MAPPING Precise map management allows you to map out your home individually. When cleaning for the first time, the robot automatically creates a map, which can then be adjusted as desired. For example, separate different rooms, name them or add virtual walls. You can save up to 3 different maps (e.g. one per floor). ZONE CLEANING With the ZACOHome app you can divide your home into different zones that have different functions. Carpet zones, for example, are automatically cleaned with maximum suction power and purposefully left out when mopping. Thanks to the To-Go zones, you can also have custom areas cleaned, which you drew on the map yourself. Of course, you can also select rooms that have been previously divided up for cleaning. FLEXIBLE CLEANING SCHEDULES Do you want to clean the kitchen every day at 9am, but the living room only once a week? The timer function can be set according to your needs for each room, map or to-go zone individually by day and time. NO-GO ZONES Protect fragile objects simply with the help of No-Go-Zones. The ZACO robot specifically omits these on its cleaning trip. You can save up to 10 different no-go zones. SIDE BRUSH SPEED The speed of the side brushes is infinitely variable, which means that even coarse dirt can be picked up without any problems. This way, with the low side brush speed, no more cat litter or dry food will fly around your home. ADJUSTABLE CLEANING The suction power can be infinitely adjusted. For example, the suction power can be reduced in the study if the robot needs to be a little quieter or increased in the kitchen to suck up every last crumb. The amount of water used for mopping can also be adjusted between three strength levels, making it ideal for any type of hard floor. For delicate floors, the "Gentle" setting is particularly suitable. REALTIME MAP VIEW Thanks to the real-time map view, you can always keep an eye on the progress of the cleaning even when you're on the move. Even after cleaning, the robot's routes can be tracked in the cleaning history. REMOTE CONTROL AND MODES Of course, the robot can also be controlled manually using the remote control function. This way you can navigate the ZACO to exactly where you want it to go, even when you're on the go. Cleaning modes such as circulating spot mode as well as edge cleaning can be activated here. SOFTWARE UPDATES With the ZACOHome app, you can keep your robot up to date at all times, because firmware updates can now be conveniently installed on your robot via the app. This way, you benefit from the constant optimization of your household helper. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. You can reach us by phone from Mon-Fri between 10 am - 6 pm at 00800 42377961. Alternatively, you can send us an e-mail to support@robovox.eu and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Screenshots

ROB4 screens
ZACOHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ROB at 3.0 against ZACOHome's 1.0. ROB also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). ZACOHome's advantage is review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ROB holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of ROB's written reviews are positive against 19% of ZACOHome's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ROB ships an update monthly, ZACOHome every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ROB versus ZACOHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROBZACOHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews18.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobart GmbHZhiyi Technology (HK) Limited

Customer experience

ROB

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ZACOHome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative73.6%

In-app purchases

None

ROB

No in-app purchases

None

ZACOHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ROB free?
ROB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZACOHome free?
ZACOHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ROB or ZACOHome?
ROB is rated higher. ROB averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ZACOHome averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ROB or ZACOHome have ads?
Neither ROB nor ZACOHome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ROB or ZACOHome?
ROB ships an update monthly, and ZACOHome every 2 months. Most recently, ROB was updated on October 24, 2026 and ZACOHome on October 24, 2026.

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