# Sphero Play vs Risk Battle Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sphero Play at none against Risk Battle Simulator's 4. Sphero Play also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 17) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Risk Battle Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Risk Battle Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Sphero Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sphero Play holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sphero Play has 37K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Sphero Play's written reviews are positive against 100% of Risk Battle Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sphero Play ships an update every 2 months, Risk Battle Simulator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sphero Play | Risk Battle Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sphero-play/id1280682522/reviews)** | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risk-battle-simulator/id1549701788/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sphero, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468699622) | [Niklas Baudy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543597939) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Risk Battle Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risk-battle-simulator/id1549701788)

This tool simulates battles for the Risk board game, eliminating the need for dice rolls. It calculates remaining units and shows each round of combat, helping you determine winning chances. You can simulate entire fights or individual rounds.

**Highlights:** Simulate Risk board game battles, Eliminates dice rolling, Calculates remaining attackers and defenders, Shows each fighting round, Determines winning chances, Simulate entire fights or individual rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited simulations | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Unlock everything | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sphero Play free?

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

### Is Risk Battle Simulator free?

Risk Battle Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sphero Play or Risk Battle Simulator?

Sphero Play is rated higher. Sphero Play averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Risk Battle Simulator averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Sphero Play or Risk Battle Simulator have ads?

Neither Sphero Play nor Risk Battle Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sphero Play or Risk Battle Simulator?

Sphero Play ships an update every 2 months, and Risk Battle Simulator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sphero Play was updated on November 3, 2026 and Risk Battle Simulator on October 24, 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.*