Comparison

ROLA vs Xiaodu

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

Head to head
About

ROLA

This IoT platform connects and controls multiple smart devices, including robots and pet accessories. It offers easy setup, remote operation, and various interactive features to enhance daily life and entertainment.

Highlights
  • Connect and control multiple smart devices
  • Remote operation from anywhere
  • Easy setup and user-friendly interface
  • Pet interaction features
  • Video editing capabilities
  • Full screen device control
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(Compatible for ROLA Mini, EBO SE, EBO Air, ROLA PetPal, ROLA Fountain, ROLA PetTracker, EBO Pro, EBO S) ROLA App is an APP from enabot. It is an IOT platform that manages enabot robots and other smart devices, it can connect and control multiple smart products, enabling connection and communication between smart devices. * Quick to connect, and easy to use You can quickly master the ability to connect and operate smart devices, making the use of smart devices even easier. * Endless scenarios, tailored to your imagination. Control the smart devices whenever, wherever and however you’d like, based on your preferences. * Plenty of content, making life more entertaining Full screen control, pet interactions, video editing and more ways to play await your discovery

About

Xiaodu

This app supports smart earbuds, allowing users to check battery levels, customize touch controls, and utilize features like real-time translation in over 40 languages and voice-to-text transcription for notes and recordings.

Highlights
  • Check earbud power
  • Customize touch controls
  • Smart translation (40+ languages)
  • Voice note transcription
  • Low power reminders
Features
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Xiaodu app is a supporting app for the Du smart buds and Du Smart Buds Pro.Users can check the power of the headset, change the touch , use smart translation,use voice notes and other functions on the app. 1. Check the power: after connecting, you can easily check the power of the two headphones, and there is a low power reminder. 2. Change touch: you can customize the function of the touch area of the Du smart buds and Du Smart Buds Pro. 3.Smart translation: supports simultaneous interpretation in more than 40 languages, a good helper for travel and learning. 4. Voice note: voice note is a shorthand + recording tool for real-time voice transcription. It can meet the needs of writing articles, interview recording, meeting recording, note arrangement, daily note keeping and other scenes, and realize efficient input while speaking.

Screenshots

ROLA4 screens
Xiaodu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ROLA at 2.8 against Xiaodu's 1.8. ROLA also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and ratings volume (297 vs 5). Xiaodu's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). 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

ROLA holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROLA has 297 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of ROLA's written reviews are positive against 0% of Xiaodu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ROLA ships an update every 3 weeks, Xiaodu every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ROLA versus Xiaodu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROLAXiaodu
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (297 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews24.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings297 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size349 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Fuzhi Technology Company LimitedShanghai Xiaodu Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ROLA

All ratings238 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative65.3%

Xiaodu

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

ROLA

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during login
  • Unable to create account
  • Robot disconnects frequently
  • Incompatible with certain WiFi networks
  • Firmware updates cause functionality loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • Extend cruise security time
  • Add option to download videos/photos
  • Improve remote access reliability
  • Implement automatic docking/charging
  • Provide more customization options

Xiaodu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ROLA

No in-app purchases

None

Xiaodu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ROLA free?
ROLA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xiaodu free?
Xiaodu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ROLA or Xiaodu?
ROLA is rated higher. ROLA averages 2.8 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Xiaodu averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do ROLA or Xiaodu have ads?
Neither ROLA nor Xiaodu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ROLA or Xiaodu?
ROLA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xiaodu every 6 weeks. Most recently, ROLA was updated on October 22, 2026 and Xiaodu on October 24, 2026.

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