# R2-D2 droid control — user reviews > 168 indexed App Store user reviews of R2 by De Agostini Publishing S.p.A., rated 3.39/5 from 363 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r2-d2-droid-control/id1403826626/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r2-d2-droid-control/id1403826626.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 172 · 4★ 19 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 15 · 1★ 112 ## What do users think of R2? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Works well when functioning properly - 🎮 Endless features and functionality - 🔧 Resolves issues with reinstallation - 📱 Compatible with multiple Apple devices **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes on startup frequently - 📵 Connection failures to R2-D2 unit - ⚠️ Not updated for latest iOS versions - 🔌 WiFi connectivity issues (local and direct modes) - 💔 Product becomes unusable without working app - 📖 Poor or missing instructions - 🌐 WiFi disconnection on networks without internet - 🎯 Confusing and unintuitive interface - 🗣️ Voice control unreliable - 🔊 Missing audio in video clips - 🌍 Limited language support - ⏱️ Slow app response and latency issues **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes immediately upon opening - Unable to connect to R2-D2 via Bluetooth or WiFi - Local WiFi connection mode not working - Direct WiFi mode intermittently functional - iOS 14, 16, 17, 18, 18.1 compatibility issues - App force closes when accessing camera or photo library - Settings menu appears empty or incomplete - Language selection not persisting (defaults to English) - Character encoding issues with accents and special characters - Camera display lag and latency - Head rotation juddering instead of smooth motion - Voice control not responding - Patrol mode not functioning properly - Photo feature crashes app - Configuration options cut off on screen - 5GHz WiFi not supported - App doesn't recognize R2-D2 on network despite connection **Most requested features** - Update app for iOS 16, 17, 18, and 18.1 compatibility - Diagnostic feature to check R2-D2 problems - Volume control option - Programming/automation functionality - Controller support (PS2/gamepad) - Remote access outside local network - Smoother head and body movement controls - Recording and projection feature - Desktop application for Mac and Windows - Improved voice recognition - Better patrol mode with obstacle detection - Comprehensive user manual in app - Support for Little Bits Droid Inventor Kit - Additional language support (German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish, French, Japanese) ## Newest reviews (17 of 168) ### 2/5 — App needs updated *2025-11-24* The app hasn’t been updated so the local connect mode will not work. Only direct mode works some times. Since apple will automatically disconnect from any WiFi that is not connected to the internet. Bevy disappointing after a long difficult build to not baa able to use it very well. ### 1/5 — Update wäre Zeitgemäß *2025-10-17, version 1.21* Leider wird die App nicht upgedatet und somit kann man nur einen Teil des R2D2 verwenden. Schade… ### 1/5 — Impossible to connect *2025-10-04, version 1.21* Just walks you in circles and can never connect. 0 starts actually. ### 1/5 — iOS 26 *2025-09-28, version 1.21* My app no longer functions crashes immediately upon clicking disappointed ### 1/5 — NEEDS UPDATE *2025-09-27, version 1.21* the app is not more opening in the new IOS 26….!!!! 😡 ### 1/5 — Sigue sin funcionar *2025-09-07, version 1.21* Hace más de 1 año que la aplicación dejó de funcionar y siguen sin arreglarlo. Una pasta gastada para tener un pisapapeles 🤷 A ver si ahora, que estáis volviendo a sacar la colección, arregláis la aplicación porque si no es un timo enorme. ### 1/5 — O App não esta abrindo depois dessa atualização *2025-08-27, version 1.21* O app não abre mais temos um robô inútil sem o aplicativo que não abre mais ### 1/5 — Update the app and upgrade to the new version of iOS 18.1 *2025-07-24* They should update this app for IOS 18 for apple devices and upgrade it to iOS 18.1 and update the appreciate it feature and there should be a feature on there too check for problems on the R2-D2 diagnostic feature and you should have a thing on there on the app so found out the problem on there put your company does read this stuff ### 1/5 — Update the app and upgrade to the new version of iOS 18.1 *2025-07-21* They should update this app for IOS 18 for apple devices and upgrade it to iOS 18.1 and update the appreciate it feature and there should be a feature on there too check for problems on the R2-D2 diagnostic feature ### 1/5 — I HATE THIS SET *2025-07-05, version 1.21* NO INSTRUCTION WHATSOEVER NO PROTECTION WHATSOEVER A COMPLETE WASTE OF A PRESENT I BROKE AN ARM FOR NOTHING I WILL SUE ALL OF YOU ONCE I GET A LAWER ### 1/5 — I’m upset *2025-06-24, version 1.21* When I tried to use it they shut it down ### 1/5 — The app is unbelievable *2025-05-02, version 1.21* Is gone ### 3/5 — App closing down *2025-04-26, version 1.21* For some reason the app will not start now it tries then automatically shuts down to phones Home Screen :( Shame because I can’t use r2 properly anymore ### 2/5 — Malfunction *2025-04-05, version 1.21* It doesn't work with iOS 18.4 ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with smart R2-D2 intelligent *2025-03-18, version 1.21* I tried connecting the toy and it did not connect through direct Wi-Fi mode or local Wi-Fi mode. The toy would not connect to my Bluetooth on my phone as well. ### 1/5 — Does not work with newest IOS update *2025-03-10, version 1.21* Does not work with newest IOS update ### 1/5 — 使えない *2025-02-21, version 1.21* 全く立ち上がらなくなりました 遊べないので早急に対応お願いします ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — APP not working. *2026-08-02, version 2.02* The app is not connecting to the WiFi. The droid is not working without USB cable. ### 1/5 — Update the app and upgrade to the new version of iOS 26 *2026-05-05, version 2.02* They should update this app for IOS 26 apple devices and upgrade it to iOS 26 and update an have a settings update where you can diagnostic on the app ### 1/5 — Still will not work *2026-04-28, version 2.01* App will not open still on IPhone 14 Pro Max running iOS 26. Crashing start, was hoping update would fix this. ### 1/5 — App needs updated *2026-04-08, version 1.21* The app hasn’t been updated so the local connect mode will not work. Only direct mode works some times. Since apple will automatically disconnect from any WiFi that is not connected to the internet. Very disappointing after a long difficult build to not be able to use it. Because of a poorly designed app. ### 1/5 — R2 D2 *2026-03-24, version 1.21* Had the bought as a gift but can’t get it to connect to phone ### 1/5 — DOESN’T WORK *2026-03-17, version 1.21* This application is still supposed to operate sphero droids ie R2D2. It refuses to connect & have no idea why. ### 1/5 — Update the app and upgrade to the new version of iOS 26 *2026-01-28, version 1.21* They should update this app for IOS 26 apple devices and upgrade it to iOS 26 and update the appreciate it feature and there should be a feature on there too check for problems on the R2-D2 diagnostic feature and you should have a thing on there on the app so found out the problem on there put your company does read this stuff ### 1/5 — Does not connect with Droid Inventor Kit *2026-01-17, version 1.21* This is the company that now one the Little Bits line and it does not support the Little Bits Droid Inventor Kit. So our son has a droid kit that is now useless as the company removed the app for the kit and provided no replacement (which could easily have been integrated into this app). ### 1/5 — POS *2025-12-31, version 1.21* Don’t waste your money or time. Product does not work. ### 1/5 — No good *2025-12-07, version 1.21* Doesn’t work and wasn’t able to connect to WIFi ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Excited *2026-01-08, version 1.21* Hands down the best replica model. Endless features! ### 5/5 — jope *2025-09-19, version 1.21* jope no va 😢 ### 5/5 — I controled my R2D2 *2025-07-05, version 1.21* this is cool ### 5/5 — App crashed IOS 18.1.1 *2025-02-03, version 1.21* Update please ### 5/5 — 通信不能 *2025-01-10, version 1.21* 約2ヶ月前のアップデートから通信不能になりました。改善して下さい。 ### 5/5 — An R2-D2 of my own! *2024-08-19, version 1.20* It took me two years but was worth every minute. I love my little droid D 2–33 and I are already best friends.! ### 5/5 — Iylokôkhijp_—àkp-oçu)iou_j-ài€€€Rien kjdh’ykèbehpt’uçfidkgk *2024-02-10, version 1.19* Eh »çnlhk;ill=où ### 5/5 — Works! *2023-05-02, version 1.18* If the app keeps on closing itself after opening - Delete the app from your device and re-download it, this worked for me (just now). ### 5/5 — Merci 🤩 *2023-03-14, version 1.18* On l’oublie des fois mais merci aux développeurs de tenir à jour cette application ! 🤩🤩🤩 ### 5/5 — Full Manual Needed *2023-03-13, version 1.18* I know Model Space has closed down but they took a very long time to send me all the parts only to find that I cannot now download the manual. It’s a wonderful machine but I would like to know what all it’s functions are --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*