Comparison

Beatbot vs Kiwibit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beatbot

Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely. Customize cleaning modes, schedule tasks, and monitor your robot's status from anywhere. View cleaning history and maps to ensure your pool is always pristine.

Highlights
  • Remote robot control
  • Customizable cleaning modes
  • Scheduled cleaning
  • Cleaning history and maps
  • Real-time robot status monitoring
Features
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The Beatbot App is the official application for all Xingmai robotic pool cleaners, allowing you to have full control over your robot. With just a single tap, you can ensure your swimming pool is thoroughly cleaned. After completing the network setup, you can enjoy the advanced features provided by the App: 1.Cleaning Mode Setting: Customize cleaning modes for different areas based on your specific needs to enhance cleaning efficiency. 2.Cleaning Record&Map: Access the cleaning record and map for each cleaning task after completion. 3.Robot Working Status: Keep track of your robot's working status using the App, regardless of your location. 4.Delayed Cleaning Setting:Schedule cleaning to start at a specific time period of your choosing. Additionally, we are continually testing and developing other practical features. Stay tuned for more updates in the near future! We hope you'll enjoy using the Beatbot App.

About

Kiwibit

This app connects you to smart devices for effortless home monitoring and enhanced security. It offers intelligent notifications for security cameras and bird feeders, with advanced features available through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Smart device integration
  • Extended cloud storage
  • Intelligent push notifications
  • Custom alert zones
  • Bird species identification
  • Real-time activity alerts
Features
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At Kiwibit, we believe technology should keep life simple—and make it better. Whether you’re at home or away, our smart devices and intuitive app help you effortlessly stay connected to the moments that truly matter. With clear design, thoughtful features, and seamless integration, Kiwibit makes smart living feel natural and reliable. We simplify the details, so you can enjoy more of what you love. Keep it Simple. Make it Better. 【Kiwibit Plus Service】 Elevate your security with the Kiwibit Plus Subscription to unlock next-level features: 1. Extended Cloud Storage: Gain access to up to 60 days of recording history, ensuring you never miss a moment. 2. Intelligent Push 1. Security Cameras: Get real-time notifications about people, vehicles, packages, and pets, so you're always aware of what's happening. 2. Bird Feeder: Receive smart notifications about bird activities and detect nuisance animals, to keep your bird feeder enjoyable. 3. Custom Alert Zones: Customize and filter alerts by setting up specific activity zones, reducing unnecessary notifications and enhancing your focus on key areas. 4. Birds Tab (Bird Feeder Only) Check out the special "Birds Tab" in the app to see all identified bird species and enjoy exciting moments captured by your bird feeder. With recognition for over 10,000 bird species, explore nature like never before. 【Details of the Plus Service】 Single Plan ( Subscribe monthly) Single Plan ( Subscribe annually) Unlimited Plan (Subscribe monthly) Unlimited Plan (Subscribe annually) 【Subscription Guidelines】 Cancel auto renewal: Please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged automatically within 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. If the renewal is successful, the subscription will be extended by one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/privacy/en/index.html Plus Service Agreement: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/awareness-service-agreement/en/index.html Continuous Subscription Service Agreement: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/continuous-subscription-service-agreement/en/index.html

Screenshots

Beatbot4 screens
Kiwibit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kiwibit at 4.9 against Beatbot's 4.1. Kiwibit also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 299). Beatbot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kiwibit sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Beatbot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kiwibit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwibit has 4.7K ratings behind it against 299, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Beatbot's written reviews are positive against 75% of Kiwibit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beatbot ships an update every 5 weeks, Kiwibit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Beatbot versus Kiwibit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeatbotKiwibit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (299 ratings)4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews74.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2994.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB272 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXingmai Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.Kiwibit Inc.

Customer experience

Beatbot

All ratings299 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative29.1%

Kiwibit

All ratings4,702 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative18.7%

In-app purchases

None

Beatbot

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Kiwibit

Subscriptions13
  • single device monthly1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • Monthly Individual Premium1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Individual Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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  • two devices monthly1 Month trial$8.951 Month
  • unlimited devices monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • single device annually1 Month trial$47.491 Year
  • annual bird feeder1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Annual Individual Premium1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Individual Premium Yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • bird feeder yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • two devices annually1 Month trial$94.901 Year
  • Annual Family Premium1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • unlimited devices annually1 Month trial$105.991 Year

Questions

Is Beatbot free?
Beatbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kiwibit free?
Kiwibit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beatbot or Kiwibit?
Kiwibit is rated higher. Beatbot averages 4.1 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Kiwibit averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Beatbot or Kiwibit have ads?
Neither Beatbot nor Kiwibit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beatbot or Kiwibit?
Beatbot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kiwibit every 10 days. Most recently, Beatbot was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kiwibit on October 18, 2026.

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