# Cove Connect vs SUBLUE ROBOT

The clearest difference is rating: Cove Connect at 4.4 against SUBLUE ROBOT's 2.0. Cove Connect also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 4) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). SUBLUE ROBOT's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). 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.

Cove Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cove Connect has 4.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Cove Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of SUBLUE ROBOT's.

Cove Connect ships an update fortnightly, SUBLUE ROBOT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cove Connect | SUBLUE ROBOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cove-connect/id1671243195/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sublue-robot/id6451402821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **22.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 369 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cove Smart, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362174855) | [Sublue Underwater AI Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838599859) |

## What reviewers say

### Cove Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cove-connect/id1671243195)

Manage your Cove smart home system remotely and stay informed about any activity. Receive real-time notifications to ensure your home's security and convenience, no matter where you are.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Activity notifications, Anywhere access, Home security monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔒 Responsive customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with cameras
- 🐛 Sensor malfunctions
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Confusing app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly prompting for updates with no actual update available
- Sensors not showing up on the main screen
- Inability to toggle notifications or chimes for sensors
- Sensor names and types resetting randomly
- Login issues and app crashes

**Requested features**

- Improved camera integration
- More detailed activity logging
- Ability to rename sensors
- Dark mode option
- Alexa/Google Home integration


### SUBLUE ROBOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sublue-robot/id6451402821)

Control your intelligent swimming pool cleaning robot remotely. Track cleaning progress, schedule cleanings, and view detailed cleaning maps. Customize cleaning modes and receive firmware updates for optimal performance.

**Highlights:** Remote robot control, Real-time cleaning progress tracking, Scheduled cleaning reservations, Customizable cleaning modes, Cleaning map visualization, One-click cleaning log sharing, OTA firmware upgrades

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cove Connect free?

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

### Is SUBLUE ROBOT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cove Connect or SUBLUE ROBOT?

Cove Connect is rated higher. Cove Connect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while SUBLUE ROBOT averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cove Connect or SUBLUE ROBOT have ads?

Neither Cove Connect nor SUBLUE ROBOT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cove Connect or SUBLUE ROBOT?

Cove Connect ships an update fortnightly, and SUBLUE ROBOT every 2 months. Most recently, Cove Connect was updated on October 22, 2026 and SUBLUE ROBOT on October 19, 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.*