Aroma vs Beatbot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aroma
Control and manage various air treatment devices remotely via a cloud platform. Supports multiple communication methods and devices, offering data statistics and enhanced information security for businesses.
- Remote device control
- Multi-communication support (Bluetooth, WiFi, 2G/4G)
- Data statistics and analysis
- Information security
- Hardware integration for various equipment
- Cross-platform compatibility (mobile & PC)
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Aromoa link is an Internet of things control platform for air treatment, odor treatment, fragrance marketing, sterilization and sterilization. This platform is the first cloud control product in the world that can support Bluetooth, WiFi, 2G / 4G and cellular communication, and also the first platform that is compatible with mobile and PC terminals to realize control, management and data statistics. Aroma link is a self built server and independently developed cloud control platform. Not limited by the framework of the third-party cloud platform, it fully ensures the information security of the platform, user-defined data collection and analysis. Finally, the platform supports hardware access to kill equipment, fragrance equipment, other spray and processing equipment, and provides more market prospects for the upgrading and upgrading of subsequent product lines.
Beatbot
Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely. Customize cleaning modes, schedule tasks, and monitor your robot's status from anywhere. View cleaning history and maps to ensure your pool is always pristine.
- Remote robot control
- Customizable cleaning modes
- Scheduled cleaning
- Cleaning history and maps
- Real-time robot status monitoring
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The Beatbot App is the official application for all Xingmai robotic pool cleaners, allowing you to have full control over your robot. With just a single tap, you can ensure your swimming pool is thoroughly cleaned. After completing the network setup, you can enjoy the advanced features provided by the App: 1.Cleaning Mode Setting: Customize cleaning modes for different areas based on your specific needs to enhance cleaning efficiency. 2.Cleaning Record&Map: Access the cleaning record and map for each cleaning task after completion. 3.Robot Working Status: Keep track of your robot's working status using the App, regardless of your location. 4.Delayed Cleaning Setting：Schedule cleaning to start at a specific time period of your choosing. Additionally, we are continually testing and developing other practical features. Stay tuned for more updates in the near future! We hope you'll enjoy using the Beatbot App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beatbot at 63% against Aroma's 10%. Beatbot also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.7) and device support (4 vs 2). Aroma's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beatbot holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 299 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Aroma's written reviews are positive against 63% of Beatbot's.
Aroma ships an update every 2 weeks, Beatbot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aroma | Beatbot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (122 ratings) | 4.1 (299 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 62.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 122 | 299 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 可汗 罗 | Xingmai Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Aroma
Beatbot
Bugs and requests
Aroma
Reported bugs
51 issues- Device does not turn on
- Bluetooth connection is weak or lost
- WiFi connection is unstable or unavailable
- App does not save settings or schedules
- App reverts to factory settings
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- Incorrect error messages regarding start and end times
- App is incompatible with newer iPhone versions
- App does not allow account creation
- Bluetooth password issues (wrong password, forgotten password)
- App does not find devices after initial setup or adding new devices
- WiFi functionality removed
- Schedule settings not saving correctly (e.g., only showing Sunday)
- App not displaying pair code for Bluetooth
- App not allowing login after registration
- Error messages when trying to edit schedules
- Device shows low battery even when fully charged
- App not syncing with devices
- Day of the week not editable in schedule settings
- Machine reverts to factory settings after app changes
- App not showing devices and reporting no network found
- App not allowing sign-in after reinstallation
- Device does not display 'pair code' for Bluetooth
- App asks for Bluetooth password that is not provided or cannot be set
- Cannot get past password set for Bluetooth connection
- App does not recognize home Wi-Fi network
- Bluetooth settings forgotten when phone moves away from machine
- App does not save settings or schedule
- Day of the week should be editable with time and w/p settings
- Settings with machine and app don’t hold
- App not showing devices and not giving a way to add them
- WiFi keeps going offline status on the app
- App does not display 'pair code' for Bluetooth
- App asks for Bluetooth password that is not provided or cannot be set
- Cannot get past password set for Bluetooth connection
- App does not recognize home Wi-Fi network
- Bluetooth settings forgotten when phone moves away from machine
- App does not save settings or schedule
- Day of the week should be editable with time and w/p settings
- Settings with machine and app don’t hold
- App not showing devices and not giving a way to add them
- WiFi keeps going offline status on the app
- App does not display 'pair code' for Bluetooth
- App asks for Bluetooth password that is not provided or cannot be set
- Cannot get past password set for Bluetooth connection
- App does not recognize home Wi-Fi network
- Bluetooth settings forgotten when phone moves away from machine
- App does not save settings or schedule
- Day of the week should be editable with time and w/p settings
- Settings with machine and app don’t hold
- App not showing devices and not giving a way to add them
- WiFi keeps going offline status on the app
Requested features
5 requests- Add more time schedules
- Increase pause limit for schedules
- Add ability to edit day of the week in schedule
- Add more working periods
- Allow programming for the whole week with multiple options
Beatbot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aroma
No in-app purchases
Beatbot
No in-app purchases
