# VoiceStream vs Sphero Play

The clearest difference is rating: Sphero Play at 4.8 against VoiceStream's 2.2. Sphero Play also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 40%) and ratings volume (37K vs 5). VoiceStream's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Sphero Play holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Play has 37K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of VoiceStream's written reviews are positive against 69% of Sphero Play's.

## The numbers

| Metric | VoiceStream | Sphero Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicestream/id1020547627/reviews) | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphero-play/id1280682522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cariplex Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/339699434) | [Sphero, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468699622) |

## What reviewers say

### VoiceStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicestream/id1020547627)

Broadcast live audio from your mobile device to listeners online. Supports Icecast and Shoutcast servers with zero configuration needed. Simply log in to your Stream Monster account to start streaming.

**Highlights:** Live audio broadcasting, Supports Icecast and Shoutcast, Mobile streaming, Zero configuration, Stream Monster integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sphero Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphero-play/id1280682522)

Control and play with various Sphero robots using a single application. Explore multiple drive modes, engage in robot-controlled games, and learn basic programming through a block-based interface.

**Highlights:** Multiple drive modes (joystick, tilt, voice), Robot-controlled games, Block Drive programming, Sports-themed drive modes, Voice control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging app
- 👍 Great controls and customization
- 🎮 Enjoyable games and activities
- 💡 Compatibility with multiple Sphero products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔧 Limited features compared to older apps
- 🔋 Concerns about battery life and durability

**Reported bugs**

- Joystick controls not working as expected
- Alignment issues causing unexpected movement

**Requested features**

- More games and activities
- Support for additional Sphero products (e.g. Ollie, BB-8)
- Improved aiming and control precision
- Camera integration to see the Sphero's view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VoiceStream free?

VoiceStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sphero Play free?

Sphero Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VoiceStream or Sphero Play?

Sphero Play is rated higher. VoiceStream averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sphero Play averages 4.8 from 37K ratings.

### Do VoiceStream or Sphero Play have ads?

Neither VoiceStream nor Sphero Play shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*