Beatbot vs P & R Propane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote robot control
- Customizable cleaning modes
- Scheduled cleaning
- Cleaning history and maps
- Real-time robot status monitoring
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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.
P & R Propane
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Information at your fingertips! This app gives you direct access to your account balance, location and contract information. It also gives you the ability to store and process payment and request service work and deliveries directly through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Beatbot at every 5 weeks against P & R Propane's every 4 months. P & R Propane's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). 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.
Beatbot ships an update every 5 weeks, P & R Propane every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beatbot | P & R Propane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (311 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 311 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xingmai Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. | Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Beatbot
No in-app purchases
P & R Propane
No in-app purchases
