Comparison

Narwal vs RoboUP

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote control and monitoring
  • Multiple cleaning modes
  • Customized cleaning plans
  • Spot cleaning functionality
  • Map management with no-go zones
  • Customized cleaning reports
Features
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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!

About

RoboUP

Control and monitor your smart lawn mower remotely. Create virtual maps of your lawn, personalize settings, and receive alerts for errors or boundary breaches. Effortlessly manage your mower's schedule and cutting height from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Virtual lawn mapping
  • Mower configuration and installation
  • Remote control and status monitoring
  • Personalized mower settings
  • Schedule and cutting height adjustment
  • Security PIN and alerts
Features
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RoboUP app provides the following main capabilities: Config and install Install and use the device by following the detailed instructions effortlessly. Create and view virtual map of your lawn even with multiple zones. Personalize the mower features and settings. Status and Control Have the device’s complete menu system on mobile phone Send commands to the mower. Monitor mower’s current status at any time. Change the mower setting like schedule and cutting height Security Change PIN code Receive notification alert when mower has an error or outside the lawn border.

Screenshots

Narwal4 screens
RoboUP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Narwal at 3.7 against RoboUP's 2.9. Narwal also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and ratings volume (628 vs 7). RoboUP's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Narwal holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narwal has 628 ratings behind it against 7, 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 0% of RoboUP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narwal ships an update every 2 weeks, RoboUP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Narwal versus RoboUP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarwalRoboUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (628 ratings) — better2.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings628 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size322 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Kai Qi Technology Co., LTD

Customer experience

Narwal

All ratings617 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative29.5%
Written reviews383 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative48.8%

RoboUP

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

RoboUP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Narwal

No in-app purchases

None

RoboUP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Narwal free?
Narwal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoboUP free?
RoboUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Narwal or RoboUP?
Narwal is rated higher. Narwal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 628 ratings, while RoboUP averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Narwal or RoboUP have ads?
Neither Narwal nor RoboUP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Narwal or RoboUP?
Narwal ships an update every 2 weeks, and RoboUP fortnightly. Most recently, Narwal was updated on October 30, 2026 and RoboUP on October 27, 2026.

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