Narwal vs U Mower
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!
U Mower
Control and manage your robotic lawn mower with this companion app. Create virtual maps, set schedules, customize mowing parameters, and monitor tasks remotely for a smarter lawn care experience.
- Intelligent map creation
- Remote control of mowing tasks
- Customizable mowing height and speed
- Mowing schedule setting
- Mowing task recording
- Remote mowing control
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U Mower APP is the official companion app for UBHOME Robotic Mower, designed to bring unprecedented convenience and intelligence to your lawn mowing experience. Intelligent Map Creation: Quickly create a virtual map that includes work areas, no-go zones, and paths, allowing the Robotic mower to accurately grasp the layout of your yard. Remote Control: Start or pause mowing tasks anytime, anywhere, and monitor progress in real-time to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Personalized Customization: Customize mowing height and speed according to the needs of different areas to meet your personalized needs. Mowing Schedule Setting: Pre-set mowing plans, and the Robotic Mower will automatically execute mowing tasks according to the schedule. Mowing task Recording: Keep detailed records of each mowing session, including time, task status, and more. Remote Mowing: Control mowing through the APP, mow where you want, for more freedom. U Mower —— Make mowing simple, smart, and reliable. Download now and enjoy the convenience of smart mowing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: U Mower at 100% against Narwal's 41%. Narwal's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (617 vs 3). 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narwal has 617 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Narwal's written reviews are positive against 100% of U Mower's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Narwal ships an update every 2 weeks, U Mower fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Narwal | U Mower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (617 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 617 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 322 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP |
Customer experience
Narwal
U Mower
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
U Mower
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Narwal
No in-app purchases
U Mower
No in-app purchases
