Narwal vs MACH TECH
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!
MACH TECH
Control your smart home devices remotely via Wi-Fi. Share device access with family members, set schedules, and customize preferences for enhanced convenience and a happier lifestyle.
- Remote device control via Wi-Fi
- Share devices with family
- Set device schedules
- Customize device preferences
- Add new and existing MACH devices
- Supports robotic vacuums and stickvacs
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MACH TECH - WE BREAK THROUGH BOUNDARIES. This app allows you to control your MACH smart home devices from anywhere via Wi-Fi. You can also share your MACH devices with family members, allowing everyone to control the devices together. The app lets you set schedules for your devices, customize preferences, and more. The convenience brought by the MACH TECH App enhances your family's lifestyle, adding a sense of happiness to everyday life. Here's how to use MACH TECH: 1. Create an account: Download the app and register an account using your email. If you already have a MACH account, you can log in directly. 2. Add devices: Once the app is open, you can add all existing and future MACH smart home devices, including robotic vacuums, stickvacs with mops, and more. In the future, the app will support more MACH brand products. You can choose to add new devices or devices already connected to the network. Connected devices are those configured by other family members. When they share these devices with you through the device sharing function, you will have almost the same permissions as them. 3. Use devices: After successfully adding devices, they will appear on your device page, where you can start controlling them. Contact us • Email: support@mach.tech • Website: mach.tech • Facebook: MACH Tech
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MACH TECH at 5.0 against Narwal's 3.7. MACH TECH also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). Narwal's advantage is ratings volume (617 vs 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MACH TECH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narwal has 617 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Narwal | MACH TECH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (617 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 617 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 322 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Power Mobile Life LLC |
Customer experience
Narwal
MACH TECH
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
MACH TECH
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Narwal
No in-app purchases
MACH TECH
No in-app purchases
