# Narwal vs ベビカル

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Narwal at 41% against ベビカル's 0%. Narwal also leads on device support (3 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.

Narwal ships an update every 2 weeks, ベビカル every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narwal | ベビカル |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (617 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narwal/id1636748263/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **617** | — |
| Positive reviews | **41.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 322 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462004351) | [JR East Marketing & Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552371026) |

## 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


### ベビカル

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6742533264)

**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 ベビカル free?

ベビカル is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Narwal or ベビカル have ads?

Neither Narwal nor ベビカル shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Narwal or ベビカル?

Narwal ships an update every 2 weeks, and ベビカル every 3 weeks. Most recently, Narwal was updated on September 30, 2026 and ベビカル on September 30, 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.*