Comparison

iHome Clean vs Vactidy

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

Vactidy

This app provides seamless control over your smart home devices, allowing real-time monitoring and operation from anywhere. Effortlessly manage appliances, create connections between devices, and share access with family and friends for a more convenient and enjoyable smart life.

Highlights
  • Real-time device monitoring
  • Remote device operation
  • Appliance management
  • Device sharing with family
  • Robot vacuum control
  • Cleaning map visualization
Features
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Explore the Vactidy App and Light Up Your Smart Life! This amazing mobile application connects you with your smart devices, giving you effortless control over everything. Like magic, you can monitor and operate your devices in real time. No matter where you are, enjoy convenient control anytime, anywhere, and simplify interactions between smart devices. Integrated Control for Greater Convenience! We aim to provide you with a integrated and flexible lifestyle. With an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, you can effortlessly add appliances and enable seamless connections between smart devices, delivering unmatched convenience. Share Joy with One Tap—Endless Fun! Our goal is to bring more joy to your life. With a single tap, share devices with family and friends, manage them remotely, and fully embrace the fun of technology. Connect to the Internet and Enjoy Unparalleled Convenience! Once connected to smart devices, you can easily: 1. Start and pause your robot remotely. 2. View the cleaning map to see the robot's cleaning progress. 3. Set cleaning modes and track cleaning tasks. Download now to experience the Vactidy cleaning "beast" and give your home a sparkling transformation!

Screenshots

iHome Clean4 screens
Vactidy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vactidy at 67% against iHome Clean's 23%. Vactidy also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.9). iHome Clean's advantage is ratings volume (470 vs 73). On price, update cadence, 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

Vactidy holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHome Clean has 470 ratings behind it against 73, 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 67% of Vactidy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHome Clean ships an update every 6 weeks, Vactidy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iHome Clean versus Vactidy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHome CleanVactidy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (470 ratings)4.2 (73 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.9% of reviews67.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings470 — better73
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB309 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilverPoint TechnologiesProscenic Science and 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%

Vactidy

All ratings53 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative18.6%

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

Vactidy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iHome Clean

No in-app purchases

None

Vactidy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHome Clean free?
iHome Clean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vactidy free?
Vactidy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iHome Clean or Vactidy?
Vactidy is rated higher. iHome Clean averages 2.9 out of 5 from 470 ratings, while Vactidy averages 4.2 from 73 ratings.
Do iHome Clean or Vactidy have ads?
Neither iHome Clean nor Vactidy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHome Clean or Vactidy?
iHome Clean ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vactidy every 2 months. Most recently, iHome Clean was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vactidy on October 30, 2026.

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