Comparison

HonySmart vs Narwal

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

Head to head
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.

About

Narwal

Remotely control and monitor your cleaning robot from anywhere. Customize cleaning modes, schedules, and spot cleaning for a spotless home. Receive detailed cleaning reports and manage room layouts with no-go zones.

Highlights
  • Remote control and monitoring
  • Multiple cleaning modes
  • Customized cleaning plans
  • Spot cleaning functionality
  • Map management with no-go zones
  • Customized cleaning reports
Features
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The Narwal app allows you to control the Narwal robots remotely, view its working status anytime you want, from anywhere you are. Using this app, you can unlock the more advanced functions of Narwal! [Multiple Cleaning Modes] Narwal is equipped with 5 cleaning modes, including Freo Mode, Vacuum and Mop, Vacuum then Mop, so that you can choose the one that suits your floor the best. [Customized Cleaning Plans] Long story short, you can customize in any way you want! You get to decide the cleaning sequence, frequency, even the mopping pressure and moisture of the robot via this app, so that you can get the most flawless floor in just one click! [Spot Cleaning] Only one specific area is dirty? You can select that one place on the app, and Freo will head out to clean! [Map Management] Merge and divide rooms as you want! You can even set no-go zones to make sure Freo doesn't intrude! [Customized Cleaning Reports] At the end of each cleaning plan, you can see how Freo made your floor spotless through a customized and engaging short video!

Screenshots

HonySmart3 screens
Narwal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HonySmart at 4.4 against Narwal's 3.7. HonySmart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Narwal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (41% vs 32%). 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

HonySmart holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 420 and 617 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of HonySmart's written reviews are positive against 41% of Narwal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HonySmart ships an update every 14 months, Narwal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HonySmart versus Narwal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonySmartNarwal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (420 ratings) — better3.7 (617 ratings)
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews41.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings420617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB322 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDawnwin Mdt Info Tech.Co.,LtdYunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

HonySmart

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

Narwal

All ratings617 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative29.5%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative49.3%

User reviews

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

Narwal

From 617 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great machine, easy to operate
  • 👍 Dependable and helps with allergies
  • 💡 Excellent app and device
  • 👍 Fantastic cleaning performance
  • 👍 Seamless on hardwood and carpets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Mapping and room splitting issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems with app
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
  • 🐛 Difficult to use app interface
  • 🐛 Lack of push notifications and status updates

Bugs and requests

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

Narwal

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity issues between app and robot
  • Mapping errors and inability to edit maps
  • Unreliable scheduling and cleaning tasks
  • Unexpected robot behavior and getting stuck
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  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to split rooms and create custom zones
  • Improved mapping and room editing features
  • More scheduling options (e.g., every 2 weeks, monthly)
  • Integration with voice assistants
  • Ability to order replacement parts directly from the app
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  • Improved notification system and status updates
  • Easier access to maintenance information and reminders

In-app purchases

None

HonySmart

No in-app purchases

None

Narwal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HonySmart free?
HonySmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Narwal free?
Narwal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HonySmart or Narwal?
HonySmart is rated higher. HonySmart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while Narwal averages 3.7 from 617 ratings.
Do HonySmart or Narwal have ads?
Neither HonySmart nor Narwal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HonySmart or Narwal?
HonySmart ships an update every 14 months, and Narwal every 2 weeks. Most recently, HonySmart was updated on September 18, 2026 and Narwal on September 22, 2026.

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