Comparison

iHome Clean vs pjrobot

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

Head to head
About

iHome Clean

Control your iHome AutoVac robot vacuum remotely. Start, stop, schedule cleanings, and monitor its progress with advanced mapping. Enjoy manual control and customize suction power for an efficient cleaning experience.

Highlights
  • Remote start and stop cleaning
  • Set cleaning schedules
  • Return to charging base
  • View cleaning path with Homemap
  • Control suction modes (Hyperdrive)
  • Manual D-pad control
Features
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iHome Clean  The iHome Clean App gives you full control over your iHome AutoVac The iHome Clean App will walk you through the steps to connect your iHome AutoVac to your 2.4G Wi-Fi for full access to the iHome Clean App’s Features: Control iHome AutoVac Cleaning - Start and Stop Cleaning from Anywhere - Set your Cleaning Schedule  - Send your iHome AutoVac back to the Charging Base - View the Autovac cleaning path with Homemap Technology  - Control the suction modes with the Hyperdrive Technology  - View cleaning history - duration and floor area - Control your iHome AutoVac Manually w/ D-pad control - Manage Shared Users Requirements - Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz band support  - iHome Autovac Visit iHomeClean.com for additional Support and Information.

About

pjrobot

Control your smart home devices remotely with this app. It offers easy device setup, smart linkage for one-click control of multiple devices, and voice assistant integration for a convenient smart living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • WIFI fast distribution network
  • Smart linkage for multiple devices
  • Voice assistant support
  • One-click device control
Features
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"pjrobot" Smart App, one-stop smart home control terminal; WIFI fast distribution network, and supports multiple connection methods; Remote control, you can easily control your home devices even when you are not at home; The smart linkage allows you to control multiple devices with one click, freeing your hands and enjoying a truly smart experience (Applicable to robot vacuum, air purifier...) Support voice assistant to intelligently control your device; Smart life has been opened for you!

Screenshots

iHome Clean4 screens
pjrobot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iHome Clean at 2.9 against pjrobot's 1.5. iHome Clean also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (471 vs 2). 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

iHome Clean holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHome Clean has 471 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of iHome Clean's written reviews are positive against 0% of pjrobot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHome Clean ships an update every 6 weeks, pjrobot every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iHome Clean versus pjrobot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHome Cleanpjrobot
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (471 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings471 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilverPoint TechnologiesDongguan Pinjia Intelligence Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

iHome Clean

All ratings468 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative67.9%

pjrobot

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

iHome Clean

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Map resets and boundaries disappear after updates
  • Inability to create custom cleaning areas
  • Vacuum ignores set schedules and cleaning zones
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Connectivity issues between app and vacuum

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save and load custom maps
  • More granular control over cleaning zones and schedules
  • Integration with smart home platforms like Alexa
  • Night mode for reduced light disturbance
  • Improved mopping functionality

pjrobot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iHome Clean

No in-app purchases

None

pjrobot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHome Clean free?
iHome Clean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is pjrobot free?
pjrobot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iHome Clean or pjrobot?
iHome Clean is rated higher. iHome Clean averages 2.9 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while pjrobot averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do iHome Clean or pjrobot have ads?
Neither iHome Clean nor pjrobot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHome Clean or pjrobot?
iHome Clean ships an update every 6 weeks, and pjrobot every 13 months. Most recently, iHome Clean was updated on November 7, 2026 and pjrobot on November 3, 2026.

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