Comparison

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control vs Smart Home Controller App

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

Head to head
About

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control

Control your robot vacuum and mop with your smartphone. Schedule cleaning jobs, track your robot's progress on a live map, and review past cleaning sessions. Manage settings and enjoy a more convenient home cleaning experience.

Highlights
  • Control robot start, pause, resume, and return to base
  • Schedule cleaning jobs
  • Live map tracking of robot's position
  • Review job history with map and stats
  • Customize cleaning frequencies and bin behavior
  • Automatic connection to robot
Features
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LESS Housework, MORE Relaxing Time with "Vacuum Robot Control" app. The ultimate Vacuum Control app is now available with all required features to control your Cleaning Robot at ease with only a smartphone needed. Now you can spend no effort to create & schedule jobs, keep track of the robot via the live map, review job history & other custom settings exclusively for your Robot. An all-in-one Robot Control app that makes your daily housework much more convenient & easier. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with either iRobot Corporation or any robot vacuum-related platforms. CONTROL & SCHEDULE With just a tap, you can freely start the job, pause, resume & send the robot back to the Home base without using a physical remote or touching directly the robot. More conveniently, you can schedule the jobs beforehand at your favorite times of the day, for example at night or at the weekend at noon. It is super easy to edit, reschedule, on/off the jobs whenever you want. LIVE MAP TRACKING Want to know where your robot is cleaning but you're too lazy to walk around the house to find him? Don't worry, our LIVE MAP will help you to do that within seconds while you're still laying on the couch! By looking at the live map, you can freely check the live position & movement of the robot, as well as giving you a bird's-eye view of your room. When seeing the robot is getting stuck at one position for too long, you can just simply press the "Music note" to activate the robot's sound for fast location investigation. After the job has been done, the complete live map will be saved in the History section. JOB HISTORY REVIEW You can see the summary of all the jobs done by the robot such as the recap of the complete map, start and end time (in case you use our app to start and end the job), total time spent and battery consumption for each job. You can organize the job history list, delete the old ones based on your preference. OTHER SETTINGS You can set up your favorite language, cleaning frequencies & bin full behavior in the Settings section. The Privacy Policy & Your Purchased Subscriptions can also be found here. If you like our app, you can rate us directly on AppStore and give us some suggested ideas for the latest updates. If you need any support, you can contact us via email with a brief summary of your issue and we will try our best to support you. CONNECTION INSTRUCTION You just need to set up your Robot for the first time, and the Robot will automatically connect to the app whenever you open it. The setup details will be shown step-by-step inside the app. Please make sure that the Robot is fully charged and is connected to the same WiFi as your smartphone. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with either iRobot Corporation or any robot vacuum-related platforms. • Subscribed user has unlimited access • Unsubscribed user can only use free features • User can subscribe for one week (USD $3.99), one month (USD $9.99), or a lifetime ($19.99) auto-renewing subscription. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://smartwidgetlabs.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://smartwidgetlabs.com/privacy-policy/ You are welcome to contact us at support@smartwidgetlabs.com

About

Smart Home Controller App

Manage and control a wide range of smart home devices, including plugs, switches, bulbs, and cameras, from a single, intuitive interface. Simplify your daily routines by turning devices on or off with a tap, and easily expand your smart home setup.

Highlights
  • Control smart plugs, switches, and bulbs
  • Manage Wi-Fi cameras
  • Single-tap device on/off
  • Seamless device setup
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Expandable smart home management
Features
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The Smart Home Controller App helps you manage and control your smart devices, including connected plugs, switches, lights, bulbs, cameras, and more. Simple Smart Home Control Easily turn connected devices on or off with a single tap. Whether you're managing a single smart plug or multiple devices throughout your home, control is always within reach. Easy Setup Quickly connect supported devices and manage them directly from your phone. Designed to work with a wide range of compatible smart home products. Control Your Devices Manage lights, plugs, switches, and other supported devices from a single app. Create a streamlined smart home experience with reliable device control. Intuitive Design The app features a clean and user-friendly interface, making it easy to get started whether you're new to smart home technology or an experienced user. Why Choose Smart Home Controller App • Control compatible smart devices from one place • Easy setup and device management • Simple and reliable smart home controls • Supports a wide range of compatible products • Clean and intuitive user experience Premium Subscriptions Get unlimited access with a monthly or yearly plan. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at purchase and at each renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Account Settings. Privacy Policy and Terms Privacy Policy: https://chorus-labs.com/smart-home-privacy/ Terms of Service: https://chorus-labs.com/smart-home-terms/ Support Email: support@chorus-labs.com

Screenshots

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control4 screens
Smart Home Controller App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control at freemium against Smart Home Controller App's subscription. iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Smart Home Controller App's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Home Controller App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Home Controller App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Home Controller App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Home Controller App weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control versus Smart Home Controller App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVacuum Cleaner Robot ControlSmart Home Controller App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (4.9K ratings)4.6 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.2% of reviews18.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K — better3.6K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLOWMATIC PTE. LTDChorus Labs LLC (CA)

Customer experience

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control

All ratings4,838 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive11.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative85.4%

Smart Home Controller App

All ratings3,571 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative79.1%

User reviews

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient cleaning
  • 💡 Helpful instructions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💰 Paid subscription required
  • 🔌 Incompatible with some models
  • 🤖 Unreliable mapping
  • 🤯 Confusing setup

Smart Home Controller App

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Smart home functionality
  • 🔌 Compatibility with Tuya smart plugs

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Paywall for basic features
  • 🤯 Forced subscription upon sign-up
  • 🔁 Constant reconnection issues
  • 📱 Unreliable app performance

Bugs and requests

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to connect to device
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Better documentation
  • Improved customer support
  • Free app access

Smart Home Controller App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Disconnection issues after power outages
  • Incompatibility with certain smart home systems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free access to core features
  • Improved device compatibility
  • Streamlined setup process

In-app purchases

8 purchases

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Trial7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
One-time4
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99
Show 1 more
  • Lifetime Premium Access$59.99
11 purchases

Smart Home Controller App

Subscriptions10
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Smart Home Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Smart Home Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium$19.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium$39.991 Year
  • Smart Home Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart Home Premium$69.99

Questions

Is iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control free?
iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Home Controller App free?
Smart Home Controller App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control or Smart Home Controller App?
Smart Home Controller App is rated higher. iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Smart Home Controller App averages 4.6 from 3.6K ratings.
Do iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control or Smart Home Controller App have ads?
iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control shows ads; Smart Home Controller App does not.
Which is updated more often, iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control or Smart Home Controller App?
iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Home Controller App weekly. Most recently, iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and Smart Home Controller App on October 25, 2026.

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