Narwal vs Hyve Security
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!
Hyve Security
Manage package deliveries and returns securely from your doorstep. Control access remotely, generate unique codes for drivers, and receive real-time notifications for all pod activity. Enjoy peace of mind with secure, organized, and accessible deliveries.
- Secure package delivery and storage
- Schedule returns from home
- Remote lock and unlock functionality
- Generate unique access codes
- Real-time delivery notifications
- Access history log
- Community sharing for trusted contacts
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Meet hyve, your personal smart home delivery pod that keeps packages safe, organized, and accessible on your schedule. Whether you’re home or away, hyve gives you complete control over every delivery and return. Key Features - Returns from Home: Schedule pickups and manage returns right from your doorstep. - Secure Deliveries: Receive packages safely in your hyve pod, protected from theft and weather. - Remote Access: Lock and unlock your hyve from anywhere through the app. - Unique Access Codes: Generate PINs for delivery drivers, friends, or neighbors. Once they're saved to your retailers profile, order as normal. - Real-Time Notifications: Get instant alerts for every delivery, pickup, or access event. - Access History Log: View a detailed timeline of all pod activity with timestamps. - Community Sharing: Easily grant and manage access for family, roommates, or trusted contacts. - Battery & Connectivity Status: Stay informed on your hyve’s battery level and network connection. Why You’ll Love hyve No more missed deliveries, porch theft, or rushing home to meet drivers. hyve simplifies the “final foot” of delivery: keeping packages secure, returns effortless, and your day stress-free. Control, security, and convenience all in one simple app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hyve Security at 100% against Narwal's 41%. Hyve Security also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Narwal's advantage is ratings volume (617 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hyve Security 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Narwal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hyve Security's.
Narwal ships an update every 2 weeks, Hyve Security weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Narwal | Hyve Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (617 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 617 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 322 MB | 217 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Hyve Security |
Customer experience
Narwal
Hyve Security
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
Hyve Security
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Narwal
No in-app purchases
Hyve Security
No in-app purchases
