Comparison

Sensi vs SharkClean

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

Head to head
About

Sensi

Control your home's climate remotely with a smart thermostat. Adjust temperature, set schedules, and receive alerts from anywhere. Integrates with popular smart home platforms for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • 7-day scheduling
  • Usage reports
  • Service reminders
  • Geofencing
  • Smart home integration
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With the Sensi Smart Thermostat, you can enjoy complete control of your home comfort – Anytime. Anywhere. Extensive Compatibility Sensi Smart Thermostats work with HVAC equipment found in most homes*. Check compatibility at sensi.copeland.com/en-us/support/compatibility. Easy to install. Easier to use. Even if you’ve never installed a thermostat, we’ve got you covered. Clearly illustrated, in-app instructions will walk you through each step from start to finish. As soon as you’ve installed and connected your thermostat, the Sensi app serves as an intuitive remote control that lets you set, change and program your home comfort from anywhere. In-App Features: Remote temperature control Flexible 7-day scheduling Usage reports Service reminders Geofencing Auto changeover Circulating fan Humidity control** Temperature limits Smart alerts Local weather Early start A/C protection Keypad lockout Smart home meets smart comfort. Simply pair to the smart home platform of your choice to seamlessly control all of your connected devices. Smart Home Compatible • Amazon Alexa • Google Assistant • Apple HomeKit • SmartThings *Common wire (c-wire) not required for most applications. Does not work with baseboard heat and some other systems. Common wire (c-wire) is required for Apple HomeKit, heat only systems, cool only systems and heat pump systems. **Humidification requires additional equipment and a professional installation is recommended. Dehumidification supported with AC and heat pump systems.

About

SharkClean

Control your robotic vacuum remotely to schedule cleanings, customize cleaning maps, and set no-go zones. Monitor performance and ensure your floors stay clean, even when you're away from home. Features advanced stain detection and spot cleaning capabilities.

Highlights
  • Schedule cleans by room
  • Customize cleaning maps
  • Set no-go zones
  • UV Stain Detect™
  • Spot cleaning
  • Live robot tracking
  • Smart home linking
Features
Currently charting
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Meet Your Ultimate Cleaning Companion Use the SharkClean® to schedule cleans, customize maps, set no-go zones, monitor performance, and more. Whether you're at home, at work, or on vacation, your floors will stay effortlessly clean. Key features: UV Stain Detect™: Illuminates invisible stuck-on messes to see what you can't and cleans what other robots don't. After each run, the robot automatically revisits each detect spot to make sure nothing was left behind. (PowerDetect UV Reveal only) Proof of a deeper clean: View a detailed report showing where stains were found and targeted. (PowerDetect UV Reveal only) Spot cleaning: Don't need a whole-home clean? Send your robot to directly target a specific mess. Custom power and water flows: You can choose the power and water flow levels that work best for your home. Live robot tracking: See exactly where your robot is cleaning whenever you want. Schedule cleans by room: You pick when and where, then the robot handles the rest. Smart home linking: Easily connect to Alexa or Google Home and start cleaning with voice commands. Requirements: • Shark® Wi-Fi-Connected Robotic Vacuum • Models Supported: 700, 800, 900, 1000, 2000, 2100 (Navigator), 2300 (Matrix), 2400 (Matrix 2-in-1), 2500 (AI Ultra), 2600 (Matrix Plus 2-in-1), 2700 (Stratos), 2800 (PowerDetect, PowerDetect 2-in-1), 2900 (PowerDetect ThermaCharged), 3000 (UV Reveal PowerDetect). • Shark® Wi-Fi-Connected Robotic Vacuum • Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz band support. Supported OS: iOS 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 26 For U.S. support, visit sharkninja.com for additional information. For E.U. support, visit sharkclean.eu for additional information. *Google is a trademark of Google LLC. ** Alexa is a trademark of Amazon LLC.

Screenshots

Sensi4 screens
SharkClean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SharkClean at free against Sensi's free with in-app purchases. SharkClean also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (48% vs 36%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SharkClean holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 243K and 492K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Sensi's written reviews are positive against 48% of SharkClean's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensi ships an update monthly, SharkClean fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sensi versus SharkClean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensiSharkClean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (243K ratings)4.8 (492K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews48.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings243K492K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#93 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCopeland LPSHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC

Customer experience

Sensi

All ratings243,124 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,025 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative57.7%

SharkClean

All ratings491,975 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,232 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral13.1%
Negative38.5%

User reviews

Sensi

From 243K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic remote control
  • 🔥 Great functionality
  • 👍 Easy installation
  • 💰 Good value
  • ⏱️ Helpful usage tracking

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 📱 Unintuitive app interface
  • 🌐 Lacks international support
  • 🌡️ Inaccurate humidity readings

SharkClean

From 492K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cleans floors well
  • 🚀 Picks up a lot of dirt and hair
  • 👍 Convenient scheduling
  • 👍 Quiet operation
  • 👍 Decent battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Mapping issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems with app
  • 🐛 Unreliable navigation
  • 🐛 Frequent errors/issues
  • 🔋 Short runtime before recharging

Bugs and requests

Sensi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Thermostat randomly disconnects from WiFi
  • Programmed schedules not being retained
  • Temperature settings not sticking after adjustments

Requested features

5 requests
  • Finer temperature control in Celsius
  • Automatic heating/cooling mode switching based on outdoor temperature
  • More detailed usage reporting
  • Ability to set schedules with shorter intervals
  • Support for multiple user accounts and geofencing

SharkClean

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently crashes or freezes
  • Robot gets stuck or lost frequently
  • Mapping resets or corrupts after updates
  • Scheduling and room selection not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow scheduling of specific rooms
  • Add multiple floor mapping
  • Improve app notifications and status updates
  • Provide more suction power control options
  • Enable Alexa/voice control integration

In-app purchases

None

Sensi

No in-app purchases

None

SharkClean

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sensi free?
Sensi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SharkClean free?
SharkClean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sensi or SharkClean?
SharkClean is rated higher. Sensi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 243K ratings, while SharkClean averages 4.8 from 492K ratings.
Do Sensi or SharkClean have ads?
Neither Sensi nor SharkClean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensi or SharkClean?
Sensi ships an update monthly, and SharkClean fortnightly. Most recently, Sensi was updated on September 27, 2026 and SharkClean on September 27, 2026.

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