Comparison

Sphero Edu vs LCPS

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

LCPS

Stay informed about school events, district updates, and cafeteria menus. Customize notifications for your student's organization and easily access staff contact information. Never miss an important announcement or deadline.

Highlights
  • Event calendar with sharing
  • Customizable notifications
  • Weekly cafeteria menus
  • District live feed updates
  • Staff and department directory
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Introducing the brand new app for Letcher County Public Schools. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.

Screenshots

Sphero Edu4 screens
LCPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sphero Edu at every 5 weeks against LCPS's every 9 months. Sphero Edu also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 5) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). LCPS's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sphero Edu holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Edu has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sphero Edu ships an update every 5 weeks, LCPS every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sphero Edu versus LCPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphero EduLCPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSphero, Inc.Letcher County Public School Dist

Customer experience

Sphero Edu

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

LCPS

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

LCPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sphero Edu

No in-app purchases

None

LCPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sphero Edu free?
Sphero Edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LCPS free?
LCPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sphero Edu or LCPS?
Sphero Edu is rated higher. Sphero Edu averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while LCPS averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Sphero Edu or LCPS have ads?
Neither Sphero Edu nor LCPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sphero Edu or LCPS?
Sphero Edu ships an update every 5 weeks, and LCPS every 9 months. Most recently, Sphero Edu was updated on October 22, 2026 and LCPS on October 11, 2026.

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