Comparison

Evo by Ozobot vs PhotonAI

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
Read full description

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

PhotonAI

Features
Read full description

Curiosity and the will to explore the unknown are some of our biggest strengths. By discovering new technologies, we open new possibilities and transform the world. Bring the future to your classroom with the Photon AI Discovery Kit.

Screenshots

Evo by Ozobot3 screens
PhotonAI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Evo by Ozobot at 13.0 against PhotonAI's 15.5. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evo by Ozobot ships an update every 2 months, PhotonAI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Evo by Ozobot versus PhotonAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvo by OzobotPhotonAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvollve, Inc.Photon Entertainment sp. z o.o.

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

PhotonAI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Evo by Ozobot

No in-app purchases

None

PhotonAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Evo by Ozobot free?
Evo by Ozobot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhotonAI free?
PhotonAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Evo by Ozobot or PhotonAI have ads?
Neither Evo by Ozobot nor PhotonAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evo by Ozobot or PhotonAI?
Evo by Ozobot ships an update every 2 months, and PhotonAI every 6 weeks. Most recently, Evo by Ozobot was updated on November 2, 2026 and PhotonAI on October 27, 2026.

Other comparisons