Comparison

Sphero Edu vs TELLO

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

TELLO

Program your drone with a user-friendly interface, no coding skills needed. Create custom flight paths and actions step-by-step. Save and share your programmed flights with others.

Highlights
  • Visual programming interface
  • Customizable flight paths
  • Save and share flight diagrams
  • Drag and drop command editing
  • Metric and imperial units
  • PRO version for advanced features
Features
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If you got bored with flying Dji Ryze Tello and you would like something more than the official application offers, then try ours. In a very simple way, you will be able to program your drone. He will execute your instructions exactly. Step by step according to your diagram, the drone will do whatever you want. You can choose: - move left, right, forward and back by the set value, - rotation from 5 to 360 degrees to the left or right, - change flight altitude*, - flips in different directions*, - change flight speed*, - idle state, go to step*. You can save* created diagrams or send them to friends who can test them on they own Tello. The number of steps is unlimited *. The created commands can be edited, deleted and reordered using the "drag and drop" method. Our application does not require any programming skills. Everything takes place in a user-friendly interface that you will master very quickly. In the application, you can use metric (cm) or imperial (inch) units. All commands are based on the official Ryze Tech SDK. * applies to the PRO version that can be unlocked inside the application.

Screenshots

Sphero Edu4 screens
TELLO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sphero Edu at 4.5 against TELLO's 2.1. Sphero Edu also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 26%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). TELLO's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. TELLO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sphero Edu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sphero Edu holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Edu has 1.5K ratings behind it against 92, 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 26% of TELLO's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sphero Edu versus TELLO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphero EduTELLO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better2.1 (92 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better25.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better92
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSphero, Inc.Miroslaw Kapalka

Customer experience

Sphero Edu

All ratings1,531 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative27.0%

TELLO

All ratings92 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative68.5%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative67.1%

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

TELLO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sphero Edu

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TELLO

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99

Questions

Is Sphero Edu free?
Sphero Edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TELLO free?
TELLO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sphero Edu or TELLO?
Sphero Edu is rated higher. Sphero Edu averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while TELLO averages 2.1 from 92 ratings.
Do Sphero Edu or TELLO have ads?
Neither Sphero Edu nor TELLO shows ads.

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