Comparison

Petlibro vs Roomba Home

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

Head to head
About

Petlibro

Manage your pet's care remotely with smart device connectivity. Monitor well-being, set feeding schedules, and stay connected with live video streaming. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet is looked after.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Streamlined feeding schedules
  • Customizable voice messages
  • Live video streaming
  • Cloud video storage
Features
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IMPORTANT NOTE Petlibro and PETLIBRO Lite are two different apps. Make sure you download the correct one for your device. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR GRANARY SMART FEEDER USERS: To ensure you're using the correct app, please scan the QR code provided on your product or manual. Introduction: Petlibro helps you take care of your pets with ease, giving you access and peace of mind no matter where you are. Our app connects with a range of smart devices, including the Dockstream, Space, Air, Granary, and Polar, so your pet care is only a tap away. Why choose Petlibro? - Remote device control: Easily manage your Petlibro WiFi-connected feeders and fountains from anywhere, making sure your pets are always looked after, even when you're away. - Real-time monitoring: Keep up with your pet's well-being with device status updates, activity logs, and timely notifications so you can quickly address their needs. - Streamlined feeding schedules: Set up routine feedings with ease to maintain a consistent diet for your pets. You can even customize voice messages to make mealtime special. - Stay connected anytime with video: Watch live video streaming and access saved cloud videos, so you’re always in touch with your pets, even when you're apart. - User-friendly support: Get the help you need through our easy-to-use interface, ensuring your pet's care is never interrupted. Supported devices: - PLAF103 Granary Smart Feeder - PLAF203 Granary Smart Camera Feeder - PLWF105 Dockstream Smart Fountain - PLAF107 Space Smart Feeder - PLAF108 Air Smart Feeder - PLAF109 Polar Smart Wet Food Feeder - PLAF301 One RFID Smart Feeder - And more... Join thousands of pet owners Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with easy, reliable pet care. Download Petlibro today and stay connected with your pets. For Granary Feeder series owners, scan the QR code on your product or manual to get the correct app: Petlibro or Petlibro Lite. Download Petlibro now and embark on a journey of enhanced connection with your pets! If you are using the Petlibro Camera Feeder, you can also subscribe to our video cloud storage service in the APP. Important: Cloud storage is not required to use the camera on the Granary Camera Feeder. You can save videos directly if you have your own microSD card. Continuous monthly/annual cloud storage service description 1. Subscription period: one month/one year 2. Subscription price: $5.99/$11.99 per month, $59.99/$119.99 per year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please do so within 24 hours of the current subscription expiration Before, manually turn off self in iTunes/Apple ID settings management Automatic renewal function 5. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before expiration Payment, subscription period will be postponed for one month after successful deduction Continuous monthly/annual petlibro care service description 1. Subscription period: one month/one year 2. Subscription price: $5.99/$12.99 per month, $59.99/$129.99 per year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please do so within 24 hours of the current subscription expiration Before, manually turn off self in iTunes/Apple ID settings management Automatic renewal function 5. Renewal: Apple iTunes accounts will be charged within 24 hours before expiration Payment, subscription period will be postponed for one month after successful deduction Legal Information: - Privacy Policy https://us.petlibro.com/#/regulations/privacy - User Service Agreement https://us.petlibro.com/#/regulations/conditions - Cloud Storage Service Agreement https://us.petlibro.com/cloud_storage/cloud_storage_en.html - End User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Roomba Home

Control your robot vacuum with an intuitive app. Schedule cleanings, customize maps, and adjust settings for personalized routines. Get real-time insights and maintenance alerts to keep your home spotless.

Highlights
  • Schedule cleaning routines
  • Customize home maps and zones
  • Adjust vacuum and mop settings
  • Real-time cleaning insights
  • Voice control integration
  • Robot maintenance dashboard
Currently charting
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The Roomba® Home App is compatible with Roomba® 100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 800, and Mini series robots sold after March 2025. For other models, please download the iRobot Home (Classic) app. Get ready to elevate your cleaning game with the intuitive Roomba® Home app! Easily start, stop, or schedule your robot, adjust cleaning settings, customize detailed maps of your home, and create personalized cleaning routines. Dirty rooms are noted based upon previous cleaning jobs to help you clean more effectively without having to think about it. See where and how your robot is cleaning in real-time, proactive product maintenance, and seamless smart home integrations. From setup to daily use, the Roomba® Home app offers intelligent recommendations and a user-friendly experience to keep your home spotless with minimal effort. - Easy, Seamless Setup: Easy-to-follow onboarding guides you from unboxing to your first cleaning run with helpful tips along the way. - Cleaning Routines: Effortlessly create cleaning routines with Routine Builder. Select which rooms to clean, adjust settings, and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean just the way you like. - Schedules: Easily adjust the days and times your robot cleans so it runs when it’s most convenient for you. - Cleaning Settings: Choose to vacuum, mop or both, and adjust settings like suction & mopping liquid levels, number of cleaning passes and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean each room just the way you like. - Maps: Save up to 5 maps, label rooms, add zones and furniture for more targeted cleaning control, and start cleaning specific areas with a click. - Real-Time Insights: See where and how your robot is cleaning and manage it along the way with real-time controls. - Voice Control: Hands full? No need to stop what you're doing. Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant-enabled* compatibility allows you to clean with a simple command. - Robot Maintenance & Health Dashboard: Keep your robot operating smoothly and in tip-top shape with a list of maintenance and troubleshooting suggestions, while the Health Dashboards monitors robot and accessories health. Note: Roomba® 100 series products require a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® network. Not compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi® networks. *Works with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant-enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Petlibro4 screens
Roomba Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roomba Home at 68% against Petlibro's 13%. Roomba Home also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Petlibro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and chart position 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. Petlibro sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Roomba Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roomba Home holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.4K and 35K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Petlibro's written reviews are positive against 68% of Roomba Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Petlibro ships an update weekly, Roomba Home every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Petlibro versus Roomba Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetlibroRoomba Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings)4.7 (35K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4K35K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#54 — better#95
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB266 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesignlibro InciRobot Corporation

Customer experience

Petlibro

All ratings7,428 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews976 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral17.8%
Negative69.5%

Roomba Home

All ratings34,814 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews3,489 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.6%

User reviews

Petlibro

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote feeding
  • 📊 Detailed feeding logs
  • 🎥 Camera and microphone features
  • 🔒 Secure device sharing
  • 🐱 Helpful for multi-pet households

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app malfunctions
  • 📢 Excessive and inaccurate notifications
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation and information architecture
  • 💰 Subscription paywall for key features
  • 🔄 Lack of multi-device synchronization

Roomba Home

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 📊 Smart mapping features
  • 🔌 Voice assistant integration
  • 🎨 Customizable cleaning routines
  • 📈 Helpful cleaning history and maintenance alerts

Room to improve

  • 🗑️ Difficult to unclog hair from main brush
  • 🔍 Slight learning curve from old app

Bugs and requests

Petlibro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently disconnects from devices
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Incorrect water level and consumption reporting
  • Difficulty reconnecting devices after firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize feeding schedules and portions
  • Integration with smart home systems
  • Voice message playback without dispensing food
  • Small portion dispensing for precise dietary control
  • Improved water intake tracking and history

Roomba Home

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App only works with products launched after March 2025

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved user guidance
  • Support page fixes

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Petlibro

Subscriptions11
  • Standard Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Care Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$11.991 Month
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  • AI Standard Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Care Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
  • AI Premium Monthly$16.991 Month
  • Standard Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Care Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Plus Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Care Plus Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • AI Premium Yearly7 Days trial$169.991 Year
None

Roomba Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Petlibro free?
Petlibro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roomba Home free?
Roomba Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Petlibro or Roomba Home?
Roomba Home is rated higher. Petlibro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Roomba Home averages 4.7 from 35K ratings.
Do Petlibro or Roomba Home have ads?
Neither Petlibro nor Roomba Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Petlibro or Roomba Home?
Petlibro ships an update weekly, and Roomba Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, Petlibro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Roomba Home on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Petlibro or Roomba Home?
Petlibro currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and Roomba Home at #95. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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