Comparison

Kyvol vs HonySmart

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

Head to head
About

Kyvol

Control and manage your smart home devices with ease. This application allows you to register an account, add compatible devices, and operate them directly from your smartphone for a seamless smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Device registration
  • Account creation and login
  • Device pairing
  • Smart home device control
  • Device list management
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How to use Kyvol app Step 1. Download the appDownload the app from Appstore Step 2. Register your account:After downloading the app, create an account with your Email address. If you already have a Kyvol account, you can log in directly. Step 3. Add your devices to Kyvol app: Open the Kyvol app and follow the setup procedure to pair new devices with your smartphone Step 4. Use your devices: After the pairing the succeed, the new device will show up in the device list. You can simply tap the icon and start enjoying the Kyvol smart home experience.

About

HonySmart

Control your robot vacuum with advanced mapping features. Set virtual boundaries, schedule cleanings, and target specific areas for efficient home maintenance. The app helps your robot navigate and clean precisely where you need it to.

Highlights
  • Map save mode
  • Virtual walls and restricted areas
  • Scheduled cleaning tasks
  • Specific room cleaning
  • Spot cleaning
  • Resume cleaning after charging
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Through the HonySmart app, you can easily unlock the following advanced features: [Map Save](Only applicable to some devices) Turn on the map save mode, and after operating according to regulations, advanced functions such as room zoning, merging and segmentation can be achieved, while improving cleaning efficiency. [Virtual Walls and Restricted Areas] Set up virtual walls and restricted areas, ready to use and set, so that the robot will not cross the virtual wall or enter the restricted area during cleaning. [Timing Cleaning] If you make an appointment a scheduled cleaning task, and the robot will start the cleaning task at the designated time. After completion, it will automatically return to the charging station. [Selected Area Cleaning] (Only applicable to some devices) You can choose to specify a room for cleaning. After selection, only the selected room will be cleaned, and you can clean wherever you want. [Spot Cleaning] Click on the location to be cleaned on the map, and after clicking Start, the robot will automatically plan the path to the target point and perform local cleaning. [Resume Cleaning] When the battery level is below 20%, the robot automatically plans the shortest path to return to the charging station for charging: after fully charging, return to the unfinished area and continue cleaning.

Screenshots

Kyvol4 screens
HonySmart3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kyvol at 80% against HonySmart's 32%. Kyvol also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). 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

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

Kyvol holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 944 and 420 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Kyvol's written reviews are positive against 32% of HonySmart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kyvol ships an update every 6 weeks, HonySmart every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kyvol versus HonySmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKyvolHonySmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (944 ratings) — better4.4 (420 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better31.7% of reviews
Number of ratings944 — better420
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB175 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.Dawnwin Mdt Info Tech.Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Kyvol

All ratings931 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews527 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.5%

HonySmart

All ratings415 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral15.0%
Negative53.3%

User reviews

Kyvol

From 944 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Works great
  • 🔋 Good battery life
  • 💡 Helpful features (scheduling, remote control, etc.)
  • 🧹 Effective cleaning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Navigation/mapping could be improved
  • 🔊 Noisy operation
  • 🧹 Needs frequent maintenance (cleaning brushes, emptying bin)

HonySmart

From 420 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great vacuuming
  • 👍 Effective cleaning
  • 🚀 Time-saving
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Mapping issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 App bugs
  • 🔧 Poor customer support
  • 🐛 Unreliable functionality

Bugs and requests

Kyvol

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Robot gets stuck or lost frequently
  • Connectivity issues between app and robot

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customizable cleaning zones/areas
  • Improved battery percentage display
  • Ability to disable cliff sensors
  • Longer run time before recharging

HonySmart

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Mapping errors and resets
  • Connectivity issues with WiFi
  • App buttons and features not working
  • Vacuum getting stuck or not returning to dock
  • Unexpected behavior after software updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app UI and functionality
  • Better mapping and zoning capabilities
  • Alexa/Siri integration
  • Firmware updates to fix bugs
  • More detailed cleaning history

In-app purchases

None

Kyvol

No in-app purchases

None

HonySmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kyvol free?
Kyvol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HonySmart free?
HonySmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kyvol or HonySmart?
Kyvol is rated higher. Kyvol averages 4.8 out of 5 from 944 ratings, while HonySmart averages 4.4 from 420 ratings.
Do Kyvol or HonySmart have ads?
Neither Kyvol nor HonySmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kyvol or HonySmart?
Kyvol ships an update every 6 weeks, and HonySmart every 14 months. Most recently, Kyvol was updated on September 23, 2026 and HonySmart on September 18, 2026.

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