Comparison

Winix Smart vs Roomba Home

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

Head to head
About

Winix Smart

Control your air purifier remotely, monitor indoor and outdoor air quality in real-time, and manage filter life. Schedule operation and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote power on/off
  • Fan speed and mode control
  • Scheduling air purifier operation
  • Real-time indoor/outdoor air quality monitoring
  • Filter life tracking and replacement alerts
  • Voice control with Amazon Alexa
Features
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* An integrated Winix Smart App to control Winix Smart Air Purifiers has been released. Winix Smart App requires permissions to the following services: Even if you do not allow optional permissions, you can still use the service limitedly. - Location (optional) : Needed to access your current outdoor air quality location. - Call (optional) : Needed to call customer service. (The Winix Samrt app never performs other functions using the above permission.) # Remote Control from Anywhere - Power on/off - Cycle between low, medium, high, and turbo Fan Speeds - Switch between manual, auto, and sleep Modes - Set your air purifier to run on a daily, weekly, monthly schedule # Real-time Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Information - Monitor air quality in real time to stay in control even if you’re not at home - Track air quality history to better understand your environment # Manage Filters - Displays the percent of remaining filter life - In-app alerts for when it’s time to replace your filter - Connect to Amazon DRS for automatic filter replacements # Works with Amazon Alexa - Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. - Enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands for your Winix Smart Air Purifier. Outdoor air quality – Real-time outdoor air quality information for your current location or search by city Indoor air quality – Displays the current air quality conditions of the room your Winix air purifier is in Schedule – Run your Winix Air Purifier only during certain times by setting a schedule Alexa – Click here to enable the Winix Smart Custom Skill for Alexa to learn all commands or Alexa lets you use your voice to control your Winix Air Purifier by speaking commands through an Alexa device. WINIX Promotion – Stay up to date on current Winix sales & promotions

About

Roomba Home

Control your robot vacuum with an intuitive app. Schedule cleanings, customize maps, and adjust settings for personalized routines. Get real-time insights and maintenance alerts to keep your home spotless.

Highlights
  • Schedule cleaning routines
  • Customize home maps and zones
  • Adjust vacuum and mop settings
  • Real-time cleaning insights
  • Voice control integration
  • Robot maintenance dashboard
Currently charting
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The Roomba® Home App is compatible with Roomba® 100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 800, and Mini series robots sold after March 2025. For other models, please download the iRobot Home (Classic) app. Get ready to elevate your cleaning game with the intuitive Roomba® Home app! Easily start, stop, or schedule your robot, adjust cleaning settings, customize detailed maps of your home, and create personalized cleaning routines. Dirty rooms are noted based upon previous cleaning jobs to help you clean more effectively without having to think about it. See where and how your robot is cleaning in real-time, proactive product maintenance, and seamless smart home integrations. From setup to daily use, the Roomba® Home app offers intelligent recommendations and a user-friendly experience to keep your home spotless with minimal effort. - Easy, Seamless Setup: Easy-to-follow onboarding guides you from unboxing to your first cleaning run with helpful tips along the way. - Cleaning Routines: Effortlessly create cleaning routines with Routine Builder. Select which rooms to clean, adjust settings, and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean just the way you like. - Schedules: Easily adjust the days and times your robot cleans so it runs when it’s most convenient for you. - Cleaning Settings: Choose to vacuum, mop or both, and adjust settings like suction & mopping liquid levels, number of cleaning passes and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean each room just the way you like. - Maps: Save up to 5 maps, label rooms, add zones and furniture for more targeted cleaning control, and start cleaning specific areas with a click. - Real-Time Insights: See where and how your robot is cleaning and manage it along the way with real-time controls. - Voice Control: Hands full? No need to stop what you're doing. Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant-enabled* compatibility allows you to clean with a simple command. - Robot Maintenance & Health Dashboard: Keep your robot operating smoothly and in tip-top shape with a list of maintenance and troubleshooting suggestions, while the Health Dashboards monitors robot and accessories health. Note: Roomba® 100 series products require a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® network. Not compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi® networks. *Works with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant-enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Winix Smart4 screens
Roomba Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

Winix Smart and Roomba Home both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Roomba Home's written reviews are positive against 21% of Winix Smart's. Roomba Home also leads on chart position (#128 vs unranked). Winix Smart's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Winix Smart against 4.7 for Roomba Home. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Winix Smart's written reviews are positive against 68% of Roomba Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Winix Smart ships an update monthly, Roomba Home every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Winix Smart versus Roomba Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinix SmartRoomba Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35K ratings)4.7 (35K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35K — better35K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#128 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWINIX INC.iRobot Corporation

Customer experience

Winix Smart

All ratings34,709 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative68.6%

Roomba Home

All ratings34,814 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews3,490 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.6%

User reviews

Winix Smart

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cleans air effectively
  • 🚀 Easy installation
  • 💡 Helpful app features (filter life, air quality monitoring)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns (location access required)
  • 🔍 Unreliable outdoor air quality data
  • 🤖 Buggy and unresponsive app
  • 🤔 Confusing setup process

Roomba Home

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 📊 Smart mapping features
  • 🔌 Voice assistant integration
  • 🎨 Customizable cleaning routines
  • 📈 Helpful cleaning history and maintenance alerts

Room to improve

  • 🗑️ Difficult to unclog hair from main brush
  • 🔍 Slight learning curve from old app

Bugs and requests

Winix Smart

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Firmware update process issues
  • Inability to connect to WiFi
  • Scheduling features not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve app UI and usability
  • Allow device rearrangement in app
  • Integrate with smart home platforms (HomeKit, Google Home)
  • Provide more detailed air quality information

Roomba Home

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App only works with products launched after March 2025

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved user guidance
  • Support page fixes

In-app purchases

None

Winix Smart

No in-app purchases

None

Roomba Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Winix Smart free?
Winix Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roomba Home free?
Roomba Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Winix Smart or Roomba Home?
Roomba Home is rated higher. Winix Smart averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Roomba Home averages 4.7 from 35K ratings.
Do Winix Smart or Roomba Home have ads?
Neither Winix Smart nor Roomba Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Winix Smart or Roomba Home?
Winix Smart ships an update monthly, and Roomba Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, Winix Smart was updated on October 29, 2026 and Roomba Home on October 29, 2026.

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