# Turbo Dave

> Robot companion app for remote control, path planning, and interactive play. (iPhone/iPad app by WowWee Group Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turbo-dave/id1220292280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WowWee Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/417361068)
- Category: Entertainment, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turbo-dave/id1220292280/reviews.md

## What is Turbo Dave?

Have you ever wanted to have your very own loyal henchman to help carry out all of your mischievous schemes? Meet Turbo Dave, your own personal sidekick! Turbo Dave responds to hand gestures and can even navigate your room. With the Turbo Dave App, control your Turbo Dave remotely, plan paths for him to self-navigate, or even have your Turbo Dave interact with other characters or props from the popular movie Franchise. When desperate times call for DESPICABLE measures, Wowwee®’s Turbo Dave can bring in the mischievous fun!

App Features Include:

Drive
Drive Turbo Dave with despicably easy controls.

Path
Trace a path with your finger and Turbo Dave will follow along.

Emotions
Your own personal sidekick to make laugh, cry, fart and more!

Cards
Watch Turbo Dave reacts to props and characters from the popular movie franchise.

VS
It's a fart blaster battle between two or more Turbo Dave robots. Last one standing wins!

Also includes educational Coding functionality
Have fun programming with the CODER MIP App.

App requires "WowWee MiP - Turbo Dave" to function

Find out more: 
http://www.wowwee.com/mipturbodave.com

Disclaimer:
Despicable Me 3, Minion Rush and their respective logos and characters are trademarks and copyrights of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

## Key features

- Remote control driving
- Path tracing for autonomous navigation
- Trigger emotional responses
- Interact with movie props and characters
- Robot battle mode
- Educational coding functionality

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turbo-dave/id1220292280/reviews.md

### 5/5 — nope

*2025-06-13*

why isn’t turbo dave downloading?

### 5/5 — Wow…

*2022-08-03*

On my MiP review! It had a problem!

Best robot buy now!

### 1/5 — Tiqiwuwhdhdhshahajsudhdhddhbfskwhwndidjeje

*2022-04-09*

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### 1/5 — Broken

*2022-02-11*

The dumb turbo Dave won’t turn on and connects 0/5

### 5/5 — It’s not supposed to work with it!

*2021-04-13*

It’s not supposed to work with the regular MiP or MiP arcade idiot!

### 1/5 — Not a good app.

*2019-10-12*

Does not work with regular MiP.

### 5/5 — Best Toy Ever

*2018-04-09, version 1.0.11*

Out of all of the Robots 🤖 out there, this is the best one ever. I love Turbo Dave, he can do anything.

## Frequently asked questions about Turbo Dave

### What is Turbo Dave?

Turbo Dave is a robot companion that responds to hand gestures and can be controlled via a mobile app. It allows for remote driving, path planning, and interactive play with props and other robots.

### Does Turbo Dave require a physical robot?

Yes, the Turbo Dave app requires the "WowWee MiP - Turbo Dave" physical robot to function. The app serves as the interface to control and interact with the robot.

### What kind of interactions can Turbo Dave perform?

Turbo Dave can be made to laugh, cry, fart, and react to specific props and characters from the movie franchise. It also supports competitive battles with other Turbo Dave robots.

### Can Turbo Dave be programmed?

Yes, the app includes educational coding functionality, allowing users to program Turbo Dave's actions. This feature is part of the CODER MIP App integration.

### What devices is Turbo Dave compatible with?

The Turbo Dave app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was released on April 19, 2017, and its latest version is 1.0.11, last updated on December 1, 2017.

### What is the age rating for Turbo Dave?

Turbo Dave has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children. The app is free to download and does not contain in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How does the path planning feature work in Turbo Dave?

The path planning feature allows you to trace a route on your screen with your finger, and Turbo Dave will autonomously follow the traced path.

### What is the user rating for Turbo Dave?

Turbo Dave has a user rating of 4.4 stars based on 34 ratings, indicating a generally positive reception from users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2017-12-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support iPhone X display

### 1.0.10 — 2017-06-19

Updated Japanese localization text

### 1.0.9 — 2017-06-16

Bug fix

### 1.0.8 — 2017-06-05

Updated new firmware sending process;
Fixed bugs

### 1.0.7 — 2017-06-02

TurboDave's video and website are available now!

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