# Narwal vs Oakling

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oakling at 100% against Narwal's 41%. Oakling also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Narwal's advantage is ratings volume (617 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Oakling 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 Oakling's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narwal | Oakling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (617 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narwal/id1636748263/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oakling/id6768511129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **617** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 322 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yunjing Intelligence Innovation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462004351) | [Wen Hsia Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853976349) |

## 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


### Oakling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oakling/id6768511129)

Discover local family-friendly activities, plan playdates, and share events with friends in the Bay Area. Find after-school programs, weekend adventures, and summer camps with detailed information. Save favorite spots and organize them for easy access.

**Highlights:** Discover local activities, Plan and share playdates, Save and organize favorite spots, Find seasonal programs, Browse by city and category, Sync events to calendar

**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 Oakling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Narwal or Oakling?

Oakling is rated higher. Narwal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 617 ratings, while Oakling averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Narwal or Oakling have ads?

Neither Narwal nor Oakling shows ads.

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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.*