Comparison

Evo by Ozobot vs Osmo Coding Duo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Evo by Ozobot

This app serves as a companion for learning and creating with a robot companion. It provides access to coding tools, classroom resources, and support to maximize the robot's capabilities for educational and home use.

Highlights
  • Learn with robot companion
  • Create with robot companion
  • Connect with robot companion
  • Ozobot Blockly access
  • Classroom resources
  • FAQs and support
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Meet your go-to companion to learn, create and connect with Evo, all from your smartphone or tablet. For use at school or at home, the Evo App offers quick access to Ozobot Blockly, Classroom, FAQs and more to get the most out of your Ozobot experience.

About

Osmo Coding Duo

This app offers a collaborative coding adventure where two players team up to solve logic puzzles and rescue pets. It introduces real-world coding concepts through engaging challenges and a fun narrative.

Highlights
  • Multistep logic problems
  • Collaborative play for two
  • Coding concept introduction
  • Pet rescue adventure
  • Osmo character interaction
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Team up with a friend to solve coding puzzles and rescue pets! The most advanced game in Osmo’s Coding Family, Coding Duo uses multistep logic problems to introduce kids to real-world coding concepts. FEATURES: Advanced Puzzles for Coding Fans Get challenged by multistep logic problems that will stretch minds and introduce them to coding concepts that are used in the real world. Collaborative Play Friends and family can play together side by side to solve coding puzzles. Use teamwork and strategy to work together towards a common goal. A Fun Rescue Adventure with Osmo Characters A scientist has lost his pets and needs your help to find them. Solve the coding challenges using your favorite Osmo characters and rescue pets across several islands and return them to their home. NOTES: * Requires the Osmo Base and Coding Blocks. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Coding Starter Kit or Osmo Coding Family Bundle. * Compatible with most iPads. Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 *About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

Screenshots

Evo by Ozobot3 screens
Osmo Coding Duo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Evo by Ozobot at 4.6 against Osmo Coding Duo's 3.9. Evo by Ozobot also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (66% vs 53%). 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

Evo by Ozobot holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo by Ozobot has 1.1K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Evo by Ozobot's written reviews are positive against 53% of Osmo Coding Duo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Evo by Ozobot versus Osmo Coding Duo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvo by OzobotOsmo Coding Duo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better3.9 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better145
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB309 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvollve, Inc.Tangible Play

Customer experience

Evo by Ozobot

All ratings1,069 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative30.9%

Osmo Coding Duo

All ratings145 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

Bugs and requests

Evo by Ozobot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firmware update bricking Ozobot devices
  • Inability to connect and calibrate Ozobot with the app
  • Saved programs not working after app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back removed features like customization, tricks, and accounts
  • Add battery percentage indicator for Ozobot Evo
  • Improve app navigation and make key functions more accessible
  • Expand programming and coding capabilities

Osmo Coding Duo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Evo by Ozobot

No in-app purchases

None

Osmo Coding Duo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Evo by Ozobot free?
Evo by Ozobot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Osmo Coding Duo free?
Osmo Coding Duo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Evo by Ozobot or Osmo Coding Duo?
Evo by Ozobot is rated higher. Evo by Ozobot averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Osmo Coding Duo averages 3.9 from 145 ratings.
Do Evo by Ozobot or Osmo Coding Duo have ads?
Neither Evo by Ozobot nor Osmo Coding Duo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evo by Ozobot or Osmo Coding Duo?
Evo by Ozobot ships an update every 2 months, and Osmo Coding Duo every 2 months. Most recently, Evo by Ozobot was updated on October 7, 2026 and Osmo Coding Duo on October 6, 2026.

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