Comparison

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control vs FixHive

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

FixHive

Features
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FixHive — On-Demand Home Repair, Done Right Stop chasing contractors. Start fixing your home. FixHive connects homeowners with verified local professionals for everything from emergency plumbing leaks to full kitchen renovations — all from your phone, with transparent pricing and real ratings. HOW IT WORKS Snap a photo and describe what needs fixing. Choose a service category and add your address. Local pros review your request and submit competitive bids. Compare bids side by side — see pricing, availability, vendor profiles, and Google ratings. Accept the bid you want. The pro shows up, gets the job done, and you pay securely through the app. No more cold-calling five contractors. No more no-shows. No more sticker shock at the end of a job. 13 SERVICE CATEGORIES COVERED • Plumbing • Electrical • HVAC / Heating & Cooling • Appliance Repair • Roofing • Pest Control • Landscaping & Lawn Care • General Maintenance & Handyman • Painting • Flooring • Windows & Doors • Cleaning • Other (anything else your home needs) WHY HOMEOWNERS LOVE FIXHIVE • Real Ratings, Not Marketing. Every vendor's Google Business rating and review count are pulled in automatically. After five FixHive jobs, you'll also see in-app ratings from real FixHive customers. • Photo-Driven Requests. Attach photos directly to your request so pros can quote accurately the first time — no surprise upcharges when they arrive. • Competitive Bids. Multiple vendors bid on your job. You pick the one that fits your budget and timeline. • Secure Stripe Payments. Pay invoices through Stripe Checkout — protected, encrypted, and trusted by millions of businesses worldwide. • Edit or Cancel Anytime. Made a typo? Need to add details? Edit your request anytime before bids come in. Plans changed? Cancel with one tap. • Push Notifications. Get notified the second a bid is placed so you can lock in a pro fast. FOR HOME SERVICE PROFESSIONALS FixHive is also the smartest way to grow your trades business — without the overhead of traditional lead-gen platforms. • Instant Lead Alerts. Get a push notification the moment a request matches your service types. • Bid on Your Terms. Set your own price, date, and availability. Only take the jobs you want. • Direct Stripe Express Payouts. Earnings hit your bank account directly — no waiting on checks, no platform middleman holding your money. • Earnings Dashboard. Track your revenue by week, month, or year with a clean dashboard built for contractors. See completed jobs, average ticket, and trends at a glance. • Simple Invoicing. Submit itemized invoices in seconds when a job is done. Customers pay directly through the app. • Build Your Reputation. Your Google rating, completed job count, and FixHive ratings are showcased on your profile — building instant trust with new customers. BUILT WITH SECURITY & TRUST IN MIND • All payments processed by Stripe — PCI-compliant, end-to-end encrypted. • Vendor profiles include verified business information and licensing where applicable. • Your personal information stays private. We never sell your data. • Photos and messages are tied to your job — not shared elsewhere. ABOUT HEMI ENTERPRISES FixHive is built by Hemi Enterprises, a technology company focused on building software that solves real, everyday problems. We believe the best apps get out of the way and just work — so we built a marketplace that's transparent, fair, and actually fun to use. START FIXING TODAY Whether your dishwasher is leaking, your AC is dying mid-summer, or you're finally ready to repaint the living room — FixHive has a verified pro ready to bid. Download FixHive and get your next home repair done the right way. Questions or feedback? Email us at support@fixhiveapp.com — we read every message.

Screenshots

iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control4 screens
FixHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FixHive at none against iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control's 8. FixHive also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. FixHive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control versus FixHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVacuum Cleaner Robot ControlFixHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (4.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLOWMATIC PTE. LTDHemi Enterprises LLC

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

FixHive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • Lifetime Premium Access$59.99
None

FixHive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control free?
iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FixHive free?
FixHive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control or FixHive have ads?
iVacuum Cleaner Robot Control shows ads; FixHive does not.

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