Yarbo vs LOPKIN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yarbo
Control your robotic yard work device with this app. Plan snow removal areas, manage tasks, monitor progress in real-time, and use manual controls. Features include automatic planning, location tracking, profile management, and auto-return charging.
- Snow removal area planning
- Automatic task planning
- Real-time progress monitoring
- Manual controller usage
- Device location tracking
- Profile management
- Auto-return charging
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This app allows you to control all the functions of Yarbo robotics, including: - Planning the total area for snow removal, - Managing the total area, - Creating automatic plans, - Monitoring the progress of Yarbo in real-time, - Using the manual controller, - Locating your Yarbo, - Managing your profiles, - Enabling auto return charging.
LOPKIN
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LOPKIN is a powerful smart robotic mower application that provides a comprehensive lawn management solution. Control your robotic mower from anywhere, anytime, and enjoy a convenient and efficient lawn care experience. Precise Mapping: • Multiple mapping modes including manual mapping, remote control mapping, and remote service mapping • High-precision map drawing with advanced terrain recognition capabilities • Powerful map preview and editing features for flexible work area adjustment Professional Lawn Management: • Flexible area division and merging for precise mowing zone planning • Forbidden zone settings to protect flower beds, trees, and other special areas • Edge trimming functionality to ensure neat and beautiful lawn edges • Customizable mowing direction for optimized cutting results • Adjustable cutting height to meet different lawn requirements • Fixed-point driving feature for precise mower navigation control Smart Scheduling: • Create personalized mowing plans with customizable work time and frequency • Multi-zone task planning for flexible mowing sequence arrangement • Automatic task execution for hands-free operation Remote Control Features: • Bluetooth remote control for precise nearby operation • Real-time video preview to monitor mower status anytime • Remote locking functionality for enhanced device security
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LOPKIN at every 9 days against Yarbo's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Yarbo ships an update every 3 weeks, LOPKIN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yarbo | LOPKIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 263 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yarbo | Shenzhen Yuanjing Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Yarbo
Reported bugs
29 issues- Difficulty maintaining GPS signal
- Overheating issues
- Problems with blades
- Slow support response
- Frequent software bugs and errors
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- Unit goes out of boundaries
- GPS problems under trees
- Charging issues related to GPS
- Unit slips on hills
- Unit has problems going around obstacles
- Unit skips long sections
- Poor cut quality
- GPS signal drops
- Unit goes out of boundary
- Requires significant manual intervention
- Bad pathing
- Poor obstacle avoidance
- Poor person detection
- Shoddy UX
- Software issues
- Connection issues (Wi-Fi and data)
- App is dysfunctional and frustrating
- Impossible to operate continuously
- Requires constant reconnecting/deleting/reconnecting
- No technical support available
- Cannot map
- Tutorials are a joke
- Unit gets lost under a tree during mapping
- Mower never delivered
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to edit maps
- Ability to draw no-go zones without driving the unit
- More human-readable diagnostic info
- Ability to program mowing every other day or every three days
- Ability to see programs while the unit is running
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- More focus on resolving customer issues
LOPKIN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yarbo
No in-app purchases
LOPKIN
No in-app purchases
