Comparison

MyDyson™ vs Roomba Home

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

Head to head
About

MyDyson™

Control and monitor a range of Dyson home appliances, including vacuums, air purifiers, hair dryers, and lighting. Schedule cleaning, track air quality, access styling guides, and personalize your audio experience. Get expert help and integrate with smart home assistants.

Highlights
  • Schedule and track robot vacuum cleans
  • Monitor air quality and filter life
  • Access hair styling guides and tips
  • Control audio settings and sound exposure
  • Adjust lighting brightness and color temperature
  • Integrate with smart home assistants
Features
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Floorcare Enjoy effortless home cleaning with the Dyson robot or a cordless vacuum. - Schedule and track cleans, choose modes for each room, and set areas to avoid for your robot. - Learn how much dust your robot has removed and view scientific proof of a deep clean. - Access step-by-step guides for setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance to keep your Dyson cordless vacuum and wet floor cleaner in top condition. Compatible with a wide range of Dyson floor care machines, including the Dyson 360 Vis Nav™ robot vacuum, V15™, V8™, V12™, Gen5detect™ vacuum cleaners, and the Wash G1™ wet cleaner. Air treatment Manage your Dyson air purifier, humidifier, and fan to take control of the air quality around you. - Control airflow speed, oscillation, Auto mode, Sleep timer, temperature, and humidity remotely. - Monitor air quality data to track your exposure to pollutants. - Gain insights into your home environment with monthly air quality reports. - Track filter life and receive alerts, to easily order replacements, ensuring your machine performs at its best. Compatible with a wide range of Dyson purifiers, purifying fan heaters, purifying fans, and purifying humidifiers. Hair care Get the most out of your Dyson hair care device with the MyDyson™ app – your must-have companion for effortless and elevated styling. - Watch our styling guides to achieve your desired look with your hair dryer, multi-styler, and straightener. - Create your hair profile to get the best results with i.d. curl™ and for tailored content. - Set up your personalized curling routine to create perfect curls with your Airwrap i.d.™. - Elevate your skills with insider tips from celebrity stylists and our Beauty experts. Connected features, such as i.d. curl™, are available with Airwrap i.d.™. The app also supports styling guides, tailored content, and hair profile for both Airwrap i.d™ and non-connected devices: Airwrap™, Supersonic™, Airstrait™, and Corrale™. Audio Get the app to enjoy the best audio experience with your Dyson headphones - Cycle between Isolation mode, Transparency mode, and Off. - Choose from three equalizer presets to get your perfect sound. - Track your sound exposure or enable the safe volume limiter to look after your hearing. - Discover the full range of ear cushions and outer caps for your Dyson OnTrac™ headphones. Compatible with Dyson OnTrac™ and Dyson Zone™ headphones. Lighting Transform your space with intelligent lighting that adapts to your lifestyle. - Adjust brightness and color temperature settings to create your perfect environment. - Select a preset mode – Relax, Study, and Precision – to match your task, mood, or time of the day. - Set timers and schedules to automatically turn lights on or off. Compatible with Dyson Solarcycle Morph™ desk and Dyson Solarcycle Morph™ floor. More features Build your smart home Connect your Dyson product with Siri, Alexa, and Google Home for seamless integration.* Get help Speak to a Dyson Expert, explore user guides, and solve issues with our troubleshooting tool. Be the first to find out Get notified about special offers, launches, and events before anyone else. Please note, some Dyson machines require a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. Please check specific connection requirements on the Dyson website. If you have any comments you’d like to share on the latest release, you can contact us directly at askdyson@dyson.co.uk. *The functionality of Alexa, Siri, and Google Home may vary depending on the country and product.

About

Roomba Home

Control your compatible robot vacuum with this app. Schedule cleanings, customize maps, and create personalized routines for a spotless home. It offers real-time insights and smart home integrations for effortless floor care.

Highlights
  • Schedule cleanings
  • Customize home maps
  • Create cleaning routines
  • Real-time cleaning insights
  • Voice control integration
  • Robot maintenance dashboard
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The Roomba® Home App is compatible with Roomba® 100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 800, and Mini series robots sold after March 2025. For other models, please download the iRobot Home (Classic) app. Get ready to elevate your cleaning game with the intuitive Roomba® Home app! Easily start, stop, or schedule your robot, adjust cleaning settings, customize detailed maps of your home, and create personalized cleaning routines. Dirty rooms are noted based upon previous cleaning jobs to help you clean more effectively without having to think about it. See where and how your robot is cleaning in real-time, proactive product maintenance, and seamless smart home integrations. From setup to daily use, the Roomba® Home app offers intelligent recommendations and a user-friendly experience to keep your home spotless with minimal effort. - Easy, Seamless Setup: Easy-to-follow onboarding guides you from unboxing to your first cleaning run with helpful tips along the way. - Cleaning Routines: Effortlessly create cleaning routines with Routine Builder. Select which rooms to clean, adjust settings, and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean just the way you like. - Schedules: Easily adjust the days and times your robot cleans so it runs when it’s most convenient for you. - Cleaning Settings: Choose to vacuum, mop or both, and adjust settings like suction & mopping liquid levels, number of cleaning passes and turn on advanced scrubbing to clean each room just the way you like. - Maps: Save up to 5 maps, label rooms, add zones and furniture for more targeted cleaning control, and start cleaning specific areas with a click. - Real-Time Insights: See where and how your robot is cleaning and manage it along the way with real-time controls. - Voice Control: Hands full? No need to stop what you're doing. Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant-enabled* compatibility allows you to clean with a simple command. - Robot Maintenance & Health Dashboard: Keep your robot operating smoothly and in tip-top shape with a list of maintenance and troubleshooting suggestions, while the Health Dashboards monitors robot and accessories health. Note: Roomba® 100 series products require a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® network. Not compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi® networks. *Works with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant-enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

MyDyson™4 screens
Roomba Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

MyDyson™ and Roomba Home both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Roomba Home's written reviews are positive against 29% of MyDyson™'s. Roomba Home also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MyDyson™ against 4.7 for Roomba Home. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of MyDyson™'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Roomba Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
MyDyson™ versus Roomba Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDyson™Roomba Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36K ratings)4.7 (35K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36K — better35K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#76 — better#114
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size840 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDyson Inc.iRobot Corporation

Customer experience

MyDyson™

All ratings36,124 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,832 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative59.5%

Roomba Home

All ratings34,995 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews3,493 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative23.6%

User reviews

MyDyson™

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless app integration
  • 📊 Detailed air quality monitoring
  • 🔧 Customizable settings
  • ⚡️ Responsive remote control
  • 👍 Easy setup and connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • ⚠️ Unreliable air quality data
  • 🔒 Lack of security/privacy controls
  • 💤 Limited scheduling/automation options
  • 🤔 Confusing UI changes

Roomba Home

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 📊 Smart mapping features
  • 🔌 Voice assistant integration
  • 🎨 Customizable cleaning routines
  • 📈 Helpful cleaning history and maintenance alerts

Room to improve

  • 🗑️ Difficult to unclog hair from main brush
  • 🔍 Slight learning curve from old app

Bugs and requests

MyDyson™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect devices to app
  • Inconsistent air quality readings
  • Unreliable scheduling and automation
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain WiFi networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved historical data tracking
  • Customizable air quality alerts
  • HomeKit/Siri integration
  • Ability to control temperature remotely

Roomba Home

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App only works with products launched after March 2025

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved user guidance
  • Support page fixes

In-app purchases

None

MyDyson™

No in-app purchases

None

Roomba Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyDyson™ free?
MyDyson™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roomba Home free?
Roomba Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyDyson™ or Roomba Home?
Roomba Home is rated higher. MyDyson™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Roomba Home averages 4.7 from 35K ratings.
Do MyDyson™ or Roomba Home have ads?
Neither MyDyson™ nor Roomba Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDyson™ or Roomba Home?
MyDyson™ ships an update fortnightly, and Roomba Home fortnightly. Most recently, MyDyson™ was updated on November 5, 2026 and Roomba Home on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, MyDyson™ or Roomba Home?
MyDyson™ currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Roomba Home at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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