MyDolphin vs Beatbot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyDolphin
Control your robotic pool cleaner remotely. Register your device, activate cleaning programs, set a weekly timer, and navigate manually. Keep your pool pristine with smart automation.
- Remote control
- Register device
- Cleaning programs
- Weekly timer
- Manual navigation
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With this easy-to-use app you can register your Dolphin robot pool cleaner online and control it remotely – Activate cleaning programs and the weekly timer, navigate manually, and more.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beatbot at 63% against MyDolphin's 7%. Beatbot also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). MyDolphin's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beatbot holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 185 and 299 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of MyDolphin's written reviews are positive against 63% of Beatbot's.
MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, Beatbot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyDolphin | Beatbot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (185 ratings) | 4.1 (299 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.9% of reviews | 62.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 185 | 299 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maytronics | Xingmai Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
MyDolphin
Beatbot
Bugs and requests
MyDolphin
Reported bugs
4 issues- App can't find/connect to robot
- App freezes or crashes frequently
- Cleaning mode and settings not working
- Bluetooth connection unreliable or lost
Requested features
4 requests- Add progress indicator for cleaning cycle
- Allow changing cleaning cycle during operation
- Integrate underwater camera and responsive controls
- Improve app compatibility and regular updates
Beatbot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyDolphin
No in-app purchases
Beatbot
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyDolphin free?
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