Tidbyt vs Matic Robots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tidbyt
This app connects a smart display to the internet, allowing you to customize its content. Glance at your desk to see the time, weather, calendar, and other useful information without needing your phone.
- Device setup and internet connection
- Brightness and settings adjustment
- Screen selection from a growing collection
- Display time, weather, calendar, stocks, and more
- Internet connection required
- Bluetooth connectivity
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Tidbyt is a smart display for your desk or shelf. It shows you the time, weather, your calendar, and more. Put your Tidbyt on your desk and stay updated just by glancing over. No need to even take your phone out of your pocket. With this app, you can: - Setup your Tidbyt device and get it connected to the Internet. - Adjust your Tidbyt's brightness and other settings. - Choose what to show on your Tidbyt. Pick from our growing collection of screens like weather, train times, stocks, and more. To use this app you'll need a working Internet connection, Bluetooth, and a Tidbyt device. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Matic Robots
Control your robot vacuum remotely for intelligent, hands-free cleaning. Set schedules, define cleaning zones, and monitor progress in real-time with detailed maps. Enjoy a simplified setup and advanced features without constant supervision.
- Live robot status monitoring
- Photorealistic and semantic mapping
- Remote control of cleaning sessions
- Effortless scheduling
- Draw to clean functionality
- No-go zone definition
- Multi-floor and multi-robot support
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Connect to your Matic robot vacuum for smarter, hands-free cleaning. The Matic app gives you full control over your robot vacuum. Set your preferences, check in from anywhere, and enjoy a truly intelligent cleaning experience—without the long setup, mapping, or micromanaging. App features include: * Live Robot Status – Check your Matic’s activity, battery level, and cleaning progress in real time * Photorealistic Mapping – Watch your home map generate in stunning visual detail as Matic learns your space * Semantic Map Views – Switch between photorealistic and semantic views of your home * Remote Control – Start, pause, and stop cleaning sessions from anywhere * Effortless Scheduling – Set daily or weekly cleaning routines that work around your life * Draw to Clean – Simply draw anywhere on the map and send Matic to clean that area * No-Go Zones – Set off-limit areas with a tap—no tape or barriers needed * Multiple Map Support – Manage multiple home layouts for multi-floor cleaning * Multi-Robot Support – Connect and control multiple Matics from one app * Precision Joystick Mode – Take manual control when you need spot cleaning or fun demos * Privacy Built-In – All video and processing stays on your device—nothing sent to the cloud Matic is the first robot vacuum built to clean like you clean. Just unbox it, plug it in, and go. No complex setup. No babysitting. Just a vacuum that works the way you always hoped it would.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Matic Robots at 4.8 against Tidbyt's 3.7. Matic Robots also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (81% vs 51%). Tidbyt's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 17.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Tidbyt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Matic Robots asks for nothing beyond the download.
Matic Robots holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 140 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Tidbyt's written reviews are positive against 81% of Matic Robots's.
Tidbyt ships an update monthly, Matic Robots weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Tidbyt | Matic Robots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (143 ratings) | 4.8 (140 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | 140 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 216 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tidbyt, Inc. | Matician, Inc. |
Customer experience
Tidbyt
Matic Robots
Bugs and requests
Tidbyt
Reported bugs
18 issues- Email verification link broken during account creation
- App crashes when removing Houston Metro Transit widget
- Settings gear icon disappears after update
- Search functionality not working
- Add button unresponsive for some apps
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- App forced logout with no recovery option
- Weather app not updating properly
- App slow performance and loading delays
- Deep link for email verification fails
- Setup screen stuck on location input
- App quits when opened
- Add app button blocks menu button
- Pixel display issues on iPad (partially fixed)
- Apps disappearing after updates
- White screen crashes
- Live news feeds scroll too fast with no speed control
- BART transit times not displaying
- YouTube stats app broken
Requested features
16 requests- Multiple team tracking for sports (NFL, NCAA, Hockey)
- Individual app display duration control
- App reordering without deletion and re-download
- Scheduled night mode for different days
- Apple Music and podcast support
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- iOS notifications and calendar integration
- iMessage and reminder support
- Shared calendar support
- Per-app scheduling options
- Display during game time only for sports apps
- App locking to display specific content
- PGA Tour golf tracking
- World Cup soccer coverage
- NCAA Basketball updates
- Better documentation for API keys
- Developer tools for non-coders
Matic Robots
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tidbyt
- Tidbyt Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Matic Robots
No in-app purchases








