# Narwal vs MACH TECH

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narwal | MACH TECH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (617 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narwal/id1636748263/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach-tech/id6446405068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **617** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 322 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462004351) | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) |

## What reviewers say

### Narwal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narwal/id1636748263)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great machine, easy to operate
- 👍 Dependable and helps with allergies
- 💡 Excellent app and device
- 👍 Fantastic cleaning performance
- 👍 Seamless on hardwood and carpets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### MACH TECH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mach-tech/id6446405068)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Narwal free?

Narwal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MACH TECH free?

MACH TECH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Narwal or MACH TECH?

MACH TECH is rated higher. Narwal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 617 ratings, while MACH TECH averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Narwal or MACH TECH have ads?

Neither Narwal nor MACH TECH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Narwal or MACH TECH?

Narwal ships an update every 2 weeks, and MACH TECH every 2 weeks. Most recently, Narwal was updated on September 25, 2026 and MACH TECH on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*