Sphero Edu vs Augie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sphero Edu
This app allows users to learn and create with programmable robots. It offers multiple coding methods, from drawing paths to advanced text-based programming. Educators can manage classes and track student progress, making learning fun and interactive.
- Multiple programming modes (Draw, Block, Text)
- Access sensor data via graphs
- Pre-made STEAM lessons
- Robot driving mode
- Assignment creation for educators
- Google/Clever account integration
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Sphero Edu is your hub to create, contribute, and learn with Sphero robots. Go beyond code by incorporating unique STEAM lessons to complete with your bot. Designed for learner progression, Sphero Edu beginners can give robots commands by drawing a path in the app for their robot to follow. Intermediate coders can use Scratch blocks to learn more advanced logic, while pros can use text programming and write their own JavaScript or Python code. Sphero Edu is built for makers, learners, educators, and parents. The interactive platform allows you to keep track of your class or group from one easy place. Anyone can save their progress, jump from device to device, and continue the discovery from anywhere. Preparing for the future has never been so fun. SPHERO EDU FEATURES PROGRAMS: Program your bots in 3 ways with Draw, Block, and Text modes. Start with the basics and grow. SENSOR DATA: See location, accelerometer, gyroscope, velocity, and distance sensor data through visual graphs. LESSONS: Program a painting. Navigate a maze. Mimic the solar system. The only limit is your imagination. TAKE A DRIVE: Need a brain break? Set LED colors on your robot and zoom around in Drive mode. ASSIGNMENTS: Are you a teacher? Monitor progress by creating lessons and assigning them to your students. INTEGRATIONS: Simplify classroom use by signing in and syncing classrooms with Google and Clever accounts. COMPATIBILITY Supported Robots: Sphero BOLT+, Sphero BOLT, Sphero RVR/RVR+, Sphero SPRK+, Sphero SPRK Edition, Sphero 2.0, Sphero Mini, Ollie, BB-8, BB-9E, R2-D2, R2-Q5 Unsupported Robots: Sphero Original, Force Band, Lightning McQueen, Spider-Man, indi
Augie
This educational app allows users to connect with a companion robot via Bluetooth to control its movements, customize its personality, and program its screen. It features an augmented reality coding module and a game design tool to teach programming logic and creative game development.
- Bluetooth robot connection
- Robot personality customization
- Full directional control
- AR coding feature
- Design AR games
- Emoji display programming
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"This app requires an Augie, a Pai Technology product - and a supported Bluetooth Smart/4/LE-enabled device to play. This app is FREE to play. Product Features: - Connect Augie to the app using Bluetooth Smart/4 - Make Augie your own by setting their personalities and names - Discover how Augie moves with full directional control and multiple speed settings - Program Augie's screen to display fun emojis and - Learn programming logics from our AR coding feature - Design your own AR game by dragging gaming elements to the screen If you have any questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at any time at cs@pai.technology ABOUT PAI Pai Technology is a company dedicated to creating new lifestyles for families by using technology to help kids grow, develop, and play Pai Technology takes children's privacy very seriously. Our apps do not include any third-party advertising or collect any personal information. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Privacy Policy: https://www.pai.technology/privacypolicy/"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sphero Edu at 65% against Augie's 0%. Sphero Edu also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 27). Augie's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sphero Edu holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Edu has 1.5K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Sphero Edu's written reviews are positive against 0% of Augie's.
Sphero Edu ships an update every 5 weeks, Augie every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sphero Edu | Augie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better | 2.6 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sphero, Inc. | Shanghai Bloks Technology Group Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Sphero Edu
Augie
Bugs and requests
Sphero Edu
Reported bugs
4 issues- Programs not saving properly
- Firmware update issues
- Inability to connect to certain Sphero models
- Sign-in and registration problems
Requested features
5 requests- Add more coding blocks and functionality
- Improve community features and sharing
- Restore legacy app features (e.g., free drive mode)
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
- Allow custom sound and light effects
Augie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sphero Edu
No in-app purchases
Augie
No in-app purchases









