# Beatbot vs Kiwibit

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beatbot | Kiwibit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatbot/id6451108638/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwibit/id6695739051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 299 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xingmai Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696581722) | [Kiwibit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769155172) |

## What reviewers say

### Beatbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatbot/id6451108638)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kiwibit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwibit/id6695739051)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| single device monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Monthly Individual Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Individual Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| two devices monthly | $8.95 | per month |
| unlimited devices monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| single device annually | $47.49 | per year |
| annual bird feeder | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Individual Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Individual Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| bird feeder yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| two devices annually | $94.90 | per year |
| Annual Family Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| unlimited devices annually | $105.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*