Comparison

Sphero Edu vs Avishkaar

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

Avishkaar

Control robotics kits, build an innovator profile, and access learning resources. Participate in a community of young innovators, upload projects, and join competitions. Earn rewards for your achievements.

Highlights
  • Robotics kit control
  • Innovator profile building
  • Community participation
  • Project uploading
  • Global competitions
  • Tutorial videos
  • Reward system
Features
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What does the Avishkaar App offer? Play - Control all your robotics kits from this app. Profile - Build your Innovator profile and showcase your skills to the world! Notifications - Receive latest updates from the Avishkaar Community. What are we coming up with, for our next app update? You will be able to code and program your Avishkaar brain straight from your app. No hassle, no downloading other interfaces. Gestures. Yes, just like you do your smartphone, you can control your robots with gestures. Make your free time productive as well with all our tutorial videos. Have you taken up an Avishkaar course or microdegree or have an Avishkaar kit? Get all resources regarding your Avishkaar purchases like course lessons, kit tutorials and more. Participate in a wholesome community of young innovators by uploading projects, participating in global competitions and connecting with the community. Don’t want a boring old profile interface? We will give you points for every task you do. The more points you get, the more rewards you can win.

Screenshots

Sphero Edu4 screens
Avishkaar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sphero Edu at 65% against Avishkaar's 0%. Sphero Edu also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). Avishkaar's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

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 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Edu has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Avishkaar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sphero Edu ships an update every 5 weeks, Avishkaar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sphero Edu versus Avishkaar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphero EduAvishkaar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSphero, Inc.Building Blocks Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd

Customer experience

Sphero Edu

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

Avishkaar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Avishkaar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sphero Edu

No in-app purchases

None

Avishkaar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sphero Edu free?
Sphero Edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avishkaar free?
Avishkaar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sphero Edu or Avishkaar?
Sphero Edu is rated higher. Sphero Edu averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Avishkaar averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Sphero Edu or Avishkaar have ads?
Neither Sphero Edu nor Avishkaar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sphero Edu or Avishkaar?
Sphero Edu ships an update every 5 weeks, and Avishkaar every 2 months. Most recently, Sphero Edu was updated on November 12, 2026 and Avishkaar on November 3, 2026.

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