Comparison

VacuPilot vs Linkrr

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

Head to head
About

VacuPilot

Read full description

The native iOS app for robot vacuums running open-source firmware. VacuPilot is a true native iOS app, built from the ground up — no web wrappers, no Electron ports, no compromises. WHY VACUPILOT? • 100% Native Swift & SwiftUI Built with the latest Apple technologies for a fluid, responsive experience. No web views, no loading times — pure iOS performance. • No Cloud, No Data Collection Your data stays with you. VacuPilot communicates exclusively locally with your robots. No tracking, no ads, no hidden services. • Multi-Robot Support Manage all your robots in one app. Perfect for smart homes with multiple floors. INTERACTIVE MAP • Live map with real-time robot position and pinch-to-zoom • Tap rooms directly — cleaning order shown as numbered badges • Zone cleaning: Draw custom areas • Create virtual walls & no-go zones • Save and navigate to GoTo points • Save and restore map snapshots • Offline map cache — map visible even without connection CLEANING CONTROL • Start, stop, pause with one tap • Room cleaning with selectable passes and custom order • Adjust suction power & water usage • Manual joystick control • Timers for automatic cleanings • Do Not Disturb mode with schedule ROBOT MANAGEMENT • Real-time status via SSE — battery, position, activity live • Consumables tracking with low-level warnings • Cleaning statistics & history • Firmware updates directly from the app with progress display • Dock functions (auto-empty, mop drying) • Switch voice packs • MQTT & NTP configuration • WiFi management with signal strength APPLE INTEGRATION • Siri Shortcuts for quick actions • Push notifications: Cleaning done, robot stuck, errors • Background monitoring — status updates even when app is closed • VoiceOver support for full accessibility • Dark Mode AUTOMATIC DISCOVERY Robots on your network are found automatically via Bonjour (mDNS) and IP scan. Just open the app and start cleaning. SUPPORTED ROBOTS All robot vacuums running a compatible open-source firmware with a local REST API. PRIVACY VacuPilot is GDPR compliant. No data leaves your device. No analytics, no trackers, no cloud. Zero external dependencies — not even a third-party SDK.

About

Linkrr

Features
Read full description

Linkrr is the ultimate, all-in-one mobile companion for managing your home media server. Seamlessly connect your existing Radarr and Sonarr instances, along with your favorite download clients like qBittorrent, SABnzbd, and NZBGet, all from a single beautifully designed app. Whether you're relaxing on the couch or on the go, Linkrr gives you full control over your media library. Key Features: • Full Radarr & Sonarr Integration: View your complete movie and series library in a clean, organized list. • Discover New Media: Easily search for new movies and series, watch trailers, read plot summaries, and add them to your server with a single tap. • Seasons & Episodes: View detailed information per season and manage exactly which episodes you want to monitor or search for manually. • Live Download Management: Connect qBittorrent, SABnzbd, and NZBGet. Monitor real-time progress percentages, speed, and ETA for all your active downloads in one unified queue. • Pause & Resume Downloads: Manage your download queue directly from the app. Pause, resume, or delete stuck files effortlessly. • Force Import & Troubleshooting: Intervene manually when a download isn't automatically recognized or imported by your media server. • Premium Design: Enjoy a blazing-fast, modern, dark-mode interface with smooth animations and haptic feedback. Important Note: Linkrr is strictly a management application and requires you to host a working server setup of Radarr, Sonarr, and/or a supported download client. The app itself does not contain, provide, or host any media or files. Built by and for the ultimate media enthusiast. Upgrade your server experience today with Linkrr!

Screenshots

VacuPilot4 screens
Linkrr4 screens

Verdict

The call

VacuPilot and Linkrr are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. VacuPilot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Linkrr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
VacuPilot versus Linkrr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVacuPilotLinkrr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB79 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSimon LutheNiels Kloppenborg

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VacuPilot

One-time3
  • Small Thanks$1.99
  • Big Thanks$3.99
  • Huge Thanks$4.99
2 purchases

Linkrr

Subscriptions2
  • Linkrr Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Linkrr Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is VacuPilot free?
VacuPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linkrr free?
Linkrr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VacuPilot or Linkrr have ads?
Neither VacuPilot nor Linkrr shows ads.

Other comparisons