Comparison

MyDolphin vs Tiny Council

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote control
  • Register device
  • Cleaning programs
  • Weekly timer
  • Manual navigation
Features
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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.

About

Tiny Council

Features
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Stuck on what to eat? Where to go? What to watch tonight? The Tiny Council is here. Three good dogs help you decide. Type your options. Ask the pack. Lumie delivers the verdict. How it works 1. Add what you're choosing between (Pizza? Sushi? Burgers?) 2. Tap "Let them decide" 3. The dogs confer. 4. Done. You can blame the dog now. What's inside · Pixel-art dog mascots with distinct personalities · Fully offline, works without internet · No ads. No tracking. No accounts. No nonsense. Why The Tiny Council? Because making decisions is exhausting, and a friend (or three) helping is always better than a coin flip. Whether it's "what's for dinner" or "should I text them back," the tiny council has your back. Perfect for: · Indecisive friends planning meals · Couples picking restaurants · Solo evenings with too many TV shows to choose from · Anyone who finds joy in small, charming apps A note from the developer This app was made with care. Gusto, Lumie, and Clay are original characters inspired by real good dogs. Updates are planned: new themes, more dogs, and seasonal packs. Three good dogs. One good answer. Forever yours, offline, ad-free. — Lumie has spoken.

Screenshots

MyDolphin4 screens
Tiny Council4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyDolphin at none against Tiny Council's 8. MyDolphin also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Tiny Council's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tiny Council sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. MyDolphin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, Tiny Council every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyDolphin versus Tiny Council: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDolphinTiny Council
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (185 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings185 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaytronicsDiana Vanessa Castillo

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

Tiny Council

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyDolphin

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Tiny Council

One-time8
  • Lhasa Apso$0.99
  • Chow Chow Skeptic$0.99
  • Husky Decider$0.99
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  • Corgi Decider$0.99
  • Shiba Inu Enthusiast$0.99
  • Shih Tzu Enthusiast$0.99
  • Dachshund Enthusiast$0.99
  • Dog Pack 1$4.99

Questions

Is MyDolphin free?
MyDolphin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Council free?
Tiny Council is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyDolphin or Tiny Council have ads?
Neither MyDolphin nor Tiny Council shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDolphin or Tiny Council?
MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, and Tiny Council every 10 days. Most recently, MyDolphin was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tiny Council on October 14, 2026.

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