Comparison

Sphero Edu vs Starpoint CSD

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

Starpoint CSD

Stay informed about school events, receive customized notifications for your student's organizations, and access weekly cafeteria menus. The app also provides district updates and a directory for staff and department contacts.

Highlights
  • Event listings and calendar integration
  • Customizable student organization notifications
  • Weekly cafeteria menus
  • Live district updates feed
  • Staff and department contact directory
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Introducing the brand new app for Starpoint CSD. 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
Starpoint CSD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sphero Edu at 4.5 against Starpoint CSD's 2.4. Sphero Edu also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 14) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Starpoint CSD's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). 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 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Edu has 1.5K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Sphero Edu's written reviews are positive against 75% of Starpoint CSD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sphero Edu ships an update every 5 weeks, Starpoint CSD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sphero Edu versus Starpoint CSD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphero EduStarpoint CSD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better2.4 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 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 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSphero, Inc.Starpoint Central School District

Customer experience

Sphero Edu

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

Starpoint CSD

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Starpoint CSD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sphero Edu

No in-app purchases

None

Starpoint CSD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sphero Edu free?
Sphero Edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starpoint CSD free?
Starpoint CSD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sphero Edu or Starpoint CSD?
Sphero Edu is rated higher. Sphero Edu averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Starpoint CSD averages 2.4 from 14 ratings.
Do Sphero Edu or Starpoint CSD have ads?
Neither Sphero Edu nor Starpoint CSD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sphero Edu or Starpoint CSD?
Sphero Edu ships an update every 5 weeks, and Starpoint CSD every 3 months. Most recently, Sphero Edu was updated on October 21, 2026 and Starpoint CSD on October 16, 2026.

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