# xArm vs Disney D23

xArm and Disney D23 both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of xArm's written reviews are positive against 13% of Disney D23's. xArm also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Disney D23's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for xArm against 3.1 for Disney D23. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disney D23 has 94 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of xArm's written reviews are positive against 13% of Disney D23's.

xArm ships an update every 5 months, Disney D23 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xArm | Disney D23 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xarm/id1257390363/reviews) | **[3.1 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disney-d23/id1510061908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 13.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Hiwonder Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090806812) | [Disney](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248) |

## What reviewers say

### xArm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xarm/id1257390363)

Control and program a robotic arm using your mobile device via Bluetooth. Save, download, and play custom actions to bring your robotic creations to life. This app offers an engaging way to interact with and explore the capabilities of the robotic arm.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Robotic arm control, Custom programming, Action group management, Action download and playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Disney D23

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disney-d23/id1510061908)

This app provides exclusive access to Disney fan club content, including event alerts, member offers, and behind-the-scenes stories. It features a digital membership card and links to special benefits for Disney+ subscribers. Discover news, quizzes, and videos celebrating all things Disney.

**Highlights:** Event ticket on-sale alerts, Member-exclusive offers and discounts, Fan stories, quizzes, and videos, Calendar of upcoming events, Digital D23 membership card, Link Disney+ for exclusive benefits

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome app, zero issues
- 👍 Great execution, timely notifications
- 👍 Good neighbor hotel discounts
- 👍 Fun D23 nights
- 👍 Good for seeing pins/items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Useless app, confusing
- 😞 Needs overhaul, inaccessible features
- 😞 Pointless, no event tickets
- 😞 Sloppy, opaque, disrespectful
- 😞 Membership card fail, never loads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on login
- Blank screen on ticket page
- Membership card never loads
- Constant error messages on login/card
- Login broken for months

**Requested features**

- Japanese language support
- Unified sign-on across Disney apps
- Change D23 back to previous state
- Make app work better at expo
- Improve interface, easier login


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xArm free?

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

### Is Disney D23 free?

Disney D23 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, xArm or Disney D23?

Disney D23 is rated higher. xArm averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Disney D23 averages 3.1 from 94 ratings.

### Do xArm or Disney D23 have ads?

Disney D23 shows ads; xArm does not.

### Which is updated more often, xArm or Disney D23?

xArm ships an update every 5 months, and Disney D23 every 2 months. Most recently, xArm was updated on October 11, 2026 and Disney D23 on October 14, 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.*