Narwal vs PetSnowy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Narwal
Remotely control and monitor your cleaning robot from anywhere. Customize cleaning modes, schedules, and spot cleaning for a spotless home. Receive detailed cleaning reports and manage room layouts with no-go zones.
- Remote control and monitoring
- Multiple cleaning modes
- Customized cleaning plans
- Spot cleaning functionality
- Map management with no-go zones
- Customized cleaning reports
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The Narwal app allows you to control the Narwal robots remotely, view its working status anytime you want, from anywhere you are. Using this app, you can unlock the more advanced functions of Narwal! [Multiple Cleaning Modes] Narwal is equipped with 5 cleaning modes, including Freo Mode, Vacuum and Mop, Vacuum then Mop, so that you can choose the one that suits your floor the best. [Customized Cleaning Plans] Long story short, you can customize in any way you want! You get to decide the cleaning sequence, frequency, even the mopping pressure and moisture of the robot via this app, so that you can get the most flawless floor in just one click! [Spot Cleaning] Only one specific area is dirty? You can select that one place on the app, and Freo will head out to clean! [Map Management] Merge and divide rooms as you want! You can even set no-go zones to make sure Freo doesn't intrude! [Customized Cleaning Reports] At the end of each cleaning plan, you can see how Freo made your floor spotless through a customized and engaging short video!
PetSnowy
Manage your smart pet devices with this app. It allows you to add, monitor, and adjust settings for your connected pet products, offering a streamlined daily experience. You can also browse and buy new items from the integrated shop.
- Add and manage smart pet devices
- Check device status
- Adjust common device settings
- Browse and purchase PetSnowy products
- Remote feeding feature
- Child lock feature
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PetSnowy helps you manage your PetSnowy smart pet devices. You can add and manage devices, check device status, adjust common settings, and enjoy a smoother daily experience. The app also includes a shop where you can browse and purchase PetSnowy products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Narwal at 3.7 against PetSnowy's 3.0. Narwal also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 13%) and ratings volume (635 vs 5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Narwal holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narwal has 635 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Narwal's written reviews are positive against 13% of PetSnowy's.
Narwal ships an update every 2 weeks, PetSnowy monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Narwal | PetSnowy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (635 ratings) — better | 3.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 635 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 323 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Petsnowy Inc. |
Customer experience
Narwal
PetSnowy
User reviews
Narwal
From 635 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great machine, easy to operate
- 👍 Dependable and helps with allergies
- 💡 Excellent app and device
- 👍 Fantastic cleaning performance
- 👍 Seamless on hardwood and carpets
Room to improve
- 🐛 Mapping and room splitting issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with app
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🐛 Difficult to use app interface
- 🐛 Lack of push notifications and status updates
PetSnowy
From 5 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 🚀 Remote feeding feature
- 👍 Child lock feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🐛 Confusing user interface
- 🐛 Inconsistent data tracking
Bugs and requests
Narwal
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues between app and robot
- Mapping errors and inability to edit maps
- Unreliable scheduling and cleaning tasks
- Unexpected robot behavior and getting stuck
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- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to split rooms and create custom zones
- Improved mapping and room editing features
- More scheduling options (e.g., every 2 weeks, monthly)
- Integration with voice assistants
- Ability to order replacement parts directly from the app
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- Improved notification system and status updates
- Easier access to maintenance information and reminders
PetSnowy
Reported bugs
5 issues- App frequently disconnects from devices
- App fails to add or recognize devices
- App displays incorrect or outdated information
- App has login and authentication issues
- App has network connectivity problems
Requested features
6 requests- Allow 12-hour clock format
- Add more customization options for notifications
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide better data visualization and reporting
- Add option to reset litter level
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- Improve app responsiveness and load times
In-app purchases
Narwal
No in-app purchases
PetSnowy
No in-app purchases
