# MyDolphin vs CanvLess

The clearest difference is rating: CanvLess at 5.0 against MyDolphin's 1.6. CanvLess also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). MyDolphin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CanvLess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MyDolphin asks for nothing beyond the download.

CanvLess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDolphin has 187 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, CanvLess daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyDolphin | CanvLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydolphin/id861891386/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvless/id6818211233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maytronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/664564907) | [AAK Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896125110) |

## 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


### CanvLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvless/id6818211233)

This app provides a shared map of security cameras for verified law enforcement personnel. It helps investigators quickly identify camera locations, viewing angles, and footage retention times to efficiently gather evidence after an incident. The platform ensures accountability through user logging and watermarking.

**Highlights:** Shared security camera map, Camera location and direction, Footage retention tracking, Camera verification system, Apple Watch integration, Secure user authentication

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canvless Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Canvless Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyDolphin free?

MyDolphin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CanvLess free?

CanvLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyDolphin or CanvLess?

CanvLess is rated higher. MyDolphin averages 1.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while CanvLess averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MyDolphin or CanvLess have ads?

CanvLess shows ads; MyDolphin does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyDolphin or CanvLess?

MyDolphin ships an update every 3 months, and CanvLess daily. Most recently, MyDolphin was updated on October 28, 2026 and CanvLess on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*