Comparison

Sphero Edu vs DICECPU

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

DICECPU

Explore video pixels in real-time with various effects. Analyze RGB values, apply color gradients, slow-motion, pixelation, and scrolling text. Requires camera access and optionally photo library access for saving.

Highlights
  • Real-time video effects
  • RGB pixel value analysis
  • Color gradient effect
  • Slow motion effect
  • Pixel sub-sampling effect
  • Scrolling text effect
Features
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This app requires use of camera as source of video image. Optional: Access to photo library to save images and recordings. Real time video effects available: - colormeter: see RGB pixel values. - colord: rainbow color effect. - delay: slow motion effect. - pixeld: pixel sub sampling effect. - words: scrolling words.

Screenshots

Sphero Edu4 screens
DICECPU1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sphero Edu at Free against DICECPU's $0.99. Sphero Edu also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). DICECPU's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Sphero Edu is free to download; DICECPU costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DICECPU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Edu has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sphero Edu ships an update every 5 weeks, DICECPU every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sphero Edu versus DICECPU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphero EduDICECPU
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSphero, Inc.JHT Consulting

Customer experience

Sphero Edu

All ratings1,532 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative27.0%

DICECPU

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DICECPU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sphero Edu

No in-app purchases

None

DICECPU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sphero Edu free?
Sphero Edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DICECPU free?
DICECPU costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sphero Edu or DICECPU?
DICECPU is rated higher. Sphero Edu averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while DICECPU averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sphero Edu or DICECPU have ads?
Neither Sphero Edu nor DICECPU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sphero Edu or DICECPU?
Sphero Edu ships an update every 5 weeks, and DICECPU every 3 months. Most recently, Sphero Edu was updated on October 13, 2026 and DICECPU on June 24, 2026.

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