# PETKIT vs Roborock

The clearest difference is rating: Roborock at 4.8 against PETKIT's 4.6. Roborock also leads on chart position (#80 vs unranked) and ratings volume (124K vs 20K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Roborock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roborock has 124K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 52% and 53% positive.

PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, Roborock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PETKIT | Roborock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petkit/id994053492/reviews) | **[4.8 (124K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **124K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 688 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Petkit Smart Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774629024) | [Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462875427) |

## What reviewers say

### PETKIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petkit/id994053492)

Monitor and manage your pet's health and well-being remotely. Track activity, feeding, hydration, and litter box usage with smart devices. Receive alerts for health changes and gain insights for proactive care.

**Highlights:** Remote pet monitoring, Litter box usage tracking, AI health insights, Smart feeding schedules, Hydration tracking, Multi-cat facial recognition

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📊 Detailed tracking of pet activity
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 Convenient automation
- 💡 Helpful notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Confusing app interface
- 💸 Expensive subscriptions
- 🔄 Unreliable updates
- 🔍 Cluttered with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated login issues
- Devices randomly going offline
- Feeding schedule resets unexpectedly
- Litter box sensor malfunctions
- App crashes during setup

**Requested features**

- Allow custom feeding schedules
- Add option to disable unnecessary notifications
- Improve app translations and localization
- Provide more flexible litter box settings
- Integrate with smart home platforms


### Roborock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roborock/id1462875428)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control smart home cleaning devices remotely. Manage robotic vacuums, wet and dry cleaners, and washer dryers. Customize cleaning plans, monitor progress, and access advanced features from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Real-time status monitoring, Customizable cleaning plans, Map editing and zone control, Smart scheduling, App-specific washing programs

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful suction and mopping
- 🤖 Excellent navigation and mapping
- 🧹 Thorough cleaning performance
- 📱 Intuitive and feature-rich app
- 🔋 Long battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity and WiFi issues
- 🤖 Mapping and navigation bugs
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive app UI
- 🤖 Gets stuck or lost easily

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnection from WiFi
- Map corruption and loss of saved data
- Robot getting lost or confused about its location
- Unexpected behavior and errors after firmware updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually place docking station on map
- Option to disable side brushes
- Customizable cleaning schedules and routines
- Support for more maps/floors
- Easier room editing and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PETKIT free?

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

### Is Roborock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PETKIT or Roborock?

Roborock is rated higher. PETKIT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Roborock averages 4.8 from 124K ratings.

### Do PETKIT or Roborock have ads?

Neither PETKIT nor Roborock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PETKIT or Roborock?

PETKIT ships an update fortnightly, and Roborock every 3 weeks. Most recently, PETKIT was updated on September 24, 2026 and Roborock on September 24, 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.*