Comparison

U Vacuum vs Latch

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

Head to head
About

U Vacuum

Control your V10 robot vacuum remotely with this smart home cleaning app. Schedule cleanings, set restricted areas, and customize suction power for an efficient and personalized cleaning experience.

Highlights
  • Remote control of V10 robot vacuum
  • Track working status
  • Customize cleaning plans
  • Set cleaning restricted areas
  • Selective area cleaning
  • Adjust cleaning sequence
Features
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"U Vacuum" is an advanced technology-driven application that will lead you into an unprecedented smart home cleaning experience. As the central control system for the V10 robot vacuum, we focus on providing intuitive and comprehensive operational services, allowing you to easily enjoy a smart cleaning journey at your fingertips. By downloading and installing U Vacuum, you will be able to remotely control and track the working status of the V10 anytime, anywhere. With just one click, you can activate a super strong suction mode up to 10 times higher or customize various cleaning plans. Whether it's setting up cleaning restricted areas, virtual walls, achieving selective area cleaning, freely dividing cleaning areas, or even flexibly adjusting the cleaning sequence, everything can be done as you wish to meet the different cleaning needs of various functional areas in your home. U Vacuum always pays attention to the operation status of the V10 robot vacuum, providing you with feedback on the device's status to ensure it is always in optimal condition. This ensures that efficient cleaning and worry-free use go hand in hand, jointly building your ideal smart living space.

About

Latch

Features
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Latch is your ultimate co-living companion. Effortlessly manage your living space with features like invoice viewing, amenity bookings, and repair requests. Stay informed with real-time progress tracking and enjoy a streamlined, user-friendly interface designed to enhance your co-living experience. Download Latch and transform the way you live!

Screenshots

U Vacuum4 screens
Latch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: U Vacuum at 13.0 against Latch's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U Vacuum ships an update every 3 weeks, Latch every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
U Vacuum versus Latch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterU VacuumLatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUBTECH ROBOTICS CORPLatch

In-app purchases

None

U Vacuum

No in-app purchases

None

Latch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U Vacuum free?
U Vacuum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Latch free?
Latch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do U Vacuum or Latch have ads?
Neither U Vacuum nor Latch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U Vacuum or Latch?
U Vacuum ships an update every 3 weeks, and Latch every 6 weeks. Most recently, U Vacuum was updated on October 4, 2026 and Latch on October 8, 2026.

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