# CloudRover IV vs Sphero Play

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sphero Play at 69% against CloudRover IV's 0%. Sphero Play also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (37K vs 10). CloudRover IV's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Play has 37K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CloudRover IV's written reviews are positive against 69% of Sphero Play's.

CloudRover IV ships an update every 6 weeks, Sphero Play every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudRover IV | Sphero Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudrover-iv/id1178735481/reviews) | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphero-play/id1280682522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志刚 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/608110587) | [Sphero, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468699622) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudRover IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudrover-iv/id1178735481)

This app allows you to remotely control a camera-equipped car to patrol your home, monitor real-time situations, and interact with family members. It functions as an intelligent home appliance, a safety guard, and a portable IP camera accessible from any internet-connected smart device.

**Highlights:** Remote control camera car, Real-time video and picture capture, Home monitoring and safety guard, Family interaction and companionship, Accessible via smart devices

**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 CloudRover IV free?

CloudRover IV 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, CloudRover IV or Sphero Play?

Sphero Play is rated higher. CloudRover IV averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sphero Play averages 4.8 from 37K ratings.

### Do CloudRover IV or Sphero Play have ads?

Neither CloudRover IV nor Sphero Play shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudRover IV or Sphero Play?

CloudRover IV ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sphero Play every 2 months. Most recently, CloudRover IV was updated on September 10, 2026 and Sphero Play on September 29, 2026.

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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.*