# MyDolphin vs Tiny Council

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyDolphin | Tiny Council |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydolphin/id861891386/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **185** | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maytronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/664564907) | [Diana Vanessa Castillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896423526) |

## What reviewers say

### MyDolphin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydolphin/id861891386)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great pool cleaner
- 🤖 Excellent automatic cleaning
- 👍 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🔌 App doesn't work/connect to robot
- ⚠️ Unreliable app performance
- 🤦‍♂️ Poor app design and functionality
- 💸 Expensive for limited features

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-council-decide-for-me/id6767207949)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lhasa Apso | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chow Chow Skeptic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Husky Decider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corgi Decider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shiba Inu Enthusiast | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shih Tzu Enthusiast | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dachshund Enthusiast | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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