Illumivue vs Beatbot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Illumivue
Access live feeds from your security cameras and NVRs remotely. Review recorded footage and receive instant alerts when motion is detected. Connect your devices to enjoy real-time video surveillance from anywhere in the world.
- Real-time monitoring
- Video playback
- Motion detection notifications
- Remote camera access
- Device management
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Illumivue app is designed to work with Illumivue series of NVRs, XVRs and IP Cameras which support Cloud P2P function. It allows you to live view your cameras remotely. All you need to do is create an account and add a device to the account, then you can enjoy the real-time video from cameras on a global scale. It also allows you to playback recorded video to search for every milestone of your life. When the motion detection alarm of your device is triggered, you can get an instant message notification from Illumivue app. Key Features: 1. Real-Time monitoring 2. Video Playback 3. Motion Detection Alarm Notification Thank you for downloading! For more info: info@illumivue.com
Beatbot
Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely. Customize cleaning modes, schedule tasks, and monitor your robot's status from anywhere. View cleaning history and maps to ensure your pool is always pristine.
- Remote robot control
- Customizable cleaning modes
- Scheduled cleaning
- Cleaning history and maps
- Real-time robot status monitoring
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The Beatbot App is the official application for all Xingmai robotic pool cleaners, allowing you to have full control over your robot. With just a single tap, you can ensure your swimming pool is thoroughly cleaned. After completing the network setup, you can enjoy the advanced features provided by the App: 1.Cleaning Mode Setting: Customize cleaning modes for different areas based on your specific needs to enhance cleaning efficiency. 2.Cleaning Record&Map: Access the cleaning record and map for each cleaning task after completion. 3.Robot Working Status: Keep track of your robot's working status using the App, regardless of your location. 4.Delayed Cleaning Setting：Schedule cleaning to start at a specific time period of your choosing. Additionally, we are continually testing and developing other practical features. Stay tuned for more updates in the near future! We hope you'll enjoy using the Beatbot App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Beatbot at 4.0 against Illumivue's 3.5. Beatbot also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Illumivue's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beatbot holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beatbot has 311 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Illumivue's written reviews are positive against 63% of Beatbot's.
Illumivue ships an update every 3 months, Beatbot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Illumivue | Beatbot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (32 ratings) | 4.0 (311 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 62.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 311 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Surf OpcO LLC | Xingmai Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Illumivue
No in-app purchases
Beatbot
No in-app purchases
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